Resolved by Dunning-Kruger!
Hello Everyone, I recently received my EZb4 in the mail. After days of trouble shooting, browsing the forums, and reading the manual I still cannot solve this problem.
I am trying to run a single servo on my EZB4. I am having trouble with the power.
4.8v - 6v servo
Here is a list of power sources I have tried;
11.1v Lipo Battery, it worked for powering the EZB4. After using the servo for a few minutes it but burnt out the servo.
4 AA batteries, The EZB4 continually shouted "My battery is low." I turned off the battery monitor and it still said this.
DC Power supply on voltages from 5v - 12v, on the lower voltages (under 7.4v)the EZB4 shouted "My battery is low." The higher voltages the EZB4 powered on correctly. I didn't power the servo with the higher voltages because I didn't want to burn out another.
6 AA batteries, the EZB4 didn't sound it's power on chime but only showed a solid red light.
Can someone please help me find an adequate power source?
Ok thanks
Unfortunately you’re attempting to build a robot with sensors, servos, and components on an incorrect power source - and blaming everything else except the battery
Simple math... if you added up the number of items in your robot that require 5-6v and added up the number of items that require 12v, you will find the ratio is leaning toward 5-6v power source.
Rather than trying to wedge a 12v power source into a 6v robot, I recommend using the correct power.
Modifying voltage is not easy - because there’s not many effective ways to do it for motors. Most Voltage regulators are wasteful, because they generate a TON of heat, which is wasted energy. While you could wire a 3-5 amp regulator to each servo, you’ll find that being a comical effort vs replacing the battery.
Get yourself a 7.4v lipo because ezrobot servos are compatible with that. Otherwise get a 6v Nicad for other servo brands.
Then you’re rocking