Trouble getting servo to work

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Trouble getting servo to work

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03-11-2015, 22:18

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Re: Trouble getting servo to work

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Originally Posted by BitTwiddler

Just for reference the roboRio spec for the 6VDC power is rated at 2.2 Amp total.

Again, note that the 500mA spec is for no-load operation. This is just to produce enough torque to overcome the internal friction. If there is a load resisting the servo's attempted travel, the current use for each servo could easily be several amps.

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