Ez B Keeps Dropping Its Connection(help!)

Question

Hi all!

I am working on my Talon One but as soon as i hook up all the servos, the Ez B dies or sometimes loses connections. May i know what could be the problem?

I tried testing out the servos one by one and they all work. but just that when i try to hook up all the servos at once, the EZ B drops dead. Could it be drawing too much current for the servos?

If yes, what is the other alternative?

Please advice.

Choyster · Answer

Sounds like a battery issue. What are you currently using?

iskandershah · Answer

I am using normal batteries as adviced by many...My rechargable batt is too fat to fit into the battery case given on my purchase..

Choyster · Answer

I'm pretty sure it's a battery issue. You can test it by using a wall plug that is rated between 5V and 14V to see if it's still dropping. As for normal vs. rechargeable, 6 rechargeable AAs (6 x 1.2V = 7.2V) will give you about the same performance as 5 non-rechargeable AAs (5 x 1.5V = 7.5V).

thetechguru · Answer

It does sound like you are drawing too much current or your batteries are not high enough current and you are getting a brownout. See this thread https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/441 for instructions on providing alternate power to Servos. How many servos are you using?

iskandershah · Answer

Hi thetechguru I am using about 9 Servos Is there too much of a current drawn?

thetechguru · Answer

Depends on the servos. High torque, it might be. Low torque, probably not.

iskandershah · Answer

If i use a 9V batt with 1800mAh will it solve my issue?

thetechguru · Answer

No. 9v batteries don't supply enough amps. DJ talks about this either in the getting started guide or the standard servo tutorial. This is not my area of expertise (software and networking guy) so hopefully someone else can come in with some troubleshooting advice.

Choyster · Answer

What specific brand of batteries are you using? Can't help unless I have more info....

jstarne1 · Answer

Get a lithium ion or lead acid rechargable , you have many servos Plus the board.

iskandershah · Answer

How do i charge a Lead Acid Batt? issint it supposed to be very dangerous?

iskandershah

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