
jstarne1
USA
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Hello everyone , I sourced switching regulators that are also adjustable from 4.75 volts to 14 volts , I added standard servo ext plugs so they plug directly into your V4 EZB. I will be making these for myself and the community so I hope everyone likes them. Please be aware I can only send these where you will not have rediculous duties or shipping fees as I will just mail them in a standard envelope.
I am looking for 10 testers , try them out , see how you like them and report back. First one is free!
I can also make them with jumper style pigtails for sensors , but I will get in the pigtails later.
@Dave , I believe you asked about the wire thickness, it is 20 Guage according to my wire sizer. It is the thickest wire that will slide through the eyelets once the tips are tinned with solder. 20 Guage is more than enough to carry 3 amps of current that the breakout board it rated for.
I soldered up a few sets and I will be mailing the testers out tommorow. Please take note the output voltage is adjusted by the adjustment screw which is on top of the potentiometer. After testing your welcome to solder on whatever connectors or wire you like , just report back on the experience of the switching regulator / DC to DC converter. Thank you for everyone's participation!
These are naked breakouts , the future models will likely be clear shrink wrapped with a hole punched for the potentiometer adjustment screw. Also there will be a holographic security sticker labeling the model , date and serial number for each unit. These are manufactured for me by a chinese pcb company. I intend to keep many on hand for short delivery times.
@Josh... Do you have a price point yet? Also, would you be willing to sell in lots with just the board itself? I am thinking about buying 20 from you if you are able... And I wouldn't mind doing my own soldering.... Not that I don't trust yours or anything
@Richard , Sure , at this time the price point is set for 7 dollars even each with the servo extension soldered on. 5 dollars without. Free shipping to the USA. however if you buy 20 we can talk privately about a discount.
Thank you for this needed solution. when you are ready to push some out and need testing please contact me as I architect them into our R2D2 Build. This will give us another power option and can possibly simplify the wiring of this complex system.
Woohooo Thanks again.
Please contact me soon as I can place an order. I will keep my eyes open here for updates as well.
I'll send you and email later @Josh.... Thanks bud...
@Josh, No I didn't ask about the wire size. Only how many Amps this little gem will handle. You answered already with 3 amps.
Very nice work and sweet product. Very much needed for the EZB community.
Thank you Josh, I received my adjustable inline voltage regulator today. Using my voltage meter, I realized 8.1 volts directly from my EZB4 pin outs and @ the input side of the regulator. When I connected to the regulator output, it showed 7.5 volts without any adjustment. After turning the adjustment screw, I was able to get close to 5 volts. The adjustment is very sensitive on my unit, and did settle out some. I will later try testing the regulator on one of my high demand shoulder servos. Thanks, Steve S