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Howmany Voltage Regulator Is Needed

do i need a voltage regulator per servo ? or one voltage regulator per complete robot set up ?



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#98  

hi:)

i got the positieve wires connected . one step further . do i was surprized to see the max voltage on the convertor is 5.62 volts. the smal convertors give a little bit more over 6 volts . little video .

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FeEqw6WVl2A

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max voltage on the convertor is 5.62 volts
Is this with the voltage adjustment dial (the one all the way to the right) turned fully up?

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#100  

hi dave

yes the adjustment all the way to the right fully up .

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Then that's all that you're going to get. You'll be fine.

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#102  

hi dave

i have the smaller ones too . they give more then 6 volts .

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i have the smaller ones too . they give more then 6 volts .
You could use the smaller ones instead. However be careful that they are rated for the full amount of amps all your motors, servos, lights and other devices will be pulling. However DJ stated above that your servos in this application will run just fine on only 5 volts. You're only talking about 1/2 volt between the two anyway.

I'd just leave the big converter in place, turn up the dial all the way (as long as you don't get a higher voltage then the servos are rated for) and see how it powers your robot. You have built the chair support in such a brilliant way that it's so easy to access your power system. You can always go in there and make a change if needed.

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#104  

@dave

can i use them bolt ? the big converter for the hitec servo's and the small ones for synthiam servo's ?