Are Spikes needed with servos?

aksimhal · #1 23-01-2007, 20:07

I was wondering if spikes are needed with servos? If so, I already need 2 spikes for the camera

Thanks,
Anish

EricH · #2 23-01-2007, 20:12

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Originally Posted by aksimhal

I was wondering if spikes are needed with servos? If so, I already need 2 spikes for the camera

Thanks,
Anish

I believe servos go straight to the RC. They're connected like PWMs, aren't they?

aksimhal · #3 23-01-2007, 20:13

So does this mean I don't need spikes for my servos?

Thanks,

GMAdan · #4 23-01-2007, 20:16

Yes servos go straight to the RC

aksimhal · #5 23-01-2007, 20:19

Thanks,

This saves me a lot of wiring.

Anish

T3_1565 · #6 23-01-2007, 20:20

you do need those spikes for the other motors right?

GMAdan · #7 23-01-2007, 20:21

Yes other motors need spikes or victors.

T3_1565 · #8 23-01-2007, 20:22

ok so if the have victors they don't need spikes. ok (ps. I'm not electronics guy I'm just making sure)

chris31 · #9 23-01-2007, 20:23

Servos go straight to the RC through PWM cables. You other motors should be on a spike or victor though.

GMAdan · #10 23-01-2007, 20:27

For better referance you should go to the electrical part of the hand book in the robot section and look for the wiring diagram.

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