mcbaker01
USA
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Hello,
The L298n video shows DJ attaching the bridge and ez-b to a single power supply and it looks like the ground for both circuits goes through the ez-b.
I need to use a 12V supply to the ez-b and a 7.2V supply to the bridge.
How does this wiring setup differ?
Thanks...
Here is the wiring diagram... Notice that there is a single power supply.
https://synthiam.com/uploads/motor-634669130571562500.jpg
I need to know how to wire it with dual power supplies, one for the ez-b and the other for my motors
Don't quote me on this as I haven't seen the schematic for it but I would assume that VCC & Ground which come from the battery would be taken from Supply #2 (Supply #1 being that for supplying the EZ-B). AFAIK that is how they generally work.
Let me put this a different way...
Is it possible to use two separate power sources with an h-bridge?
Specifically, I want my motors to be driven by a 7.2V power source while my ez-b is controlled by a 12V power source.
If I wire them using below diagram, I would be feeding 12V into the h-bridge. The problem is, I'm not sure the little motors in my OWI-535 robot arm can handle 12V but I'm pretty sure 7.2V will be okay.
https://synthiam.com/uploads/motor-634669130571562500.jpg
Does my question even make sense?
Okay...
So where is the ground connection for the EZ-B?
Connect the GND from the EZ-B Battery to the ground from the L298N Battery
I guess I need to brush up on my electronics.
I was afraid current might flow the wrong direction if I did that because there would be potential between the EZ-B ground and the 7.2V battery ground.
I guess I need to break out my multi-tester
Please keep one thread per topic.
Again, the answer is connect the GND of the two batteries together. That is the answer to your question
Also, the EZ-B does not require 12v. You can simply connect the EZ-B to the same power source as the motor and not need two power sources
Cool thanks a lot!