I'm trying to do a simple project with a 60kg servo I got off Amazon.
The servo is a DS 5160 SSG and says Dc6-8.4v on the side.
For a power supply I'm using a power cord from an old Samsung camcorder and it's 8.4v 1.0A.
When I move the servo it goes in spurts rather then continuously from one angle to another.
One review of a similar servo (probably the same one with a different name) said that when it's overloaded it will osscillate.
Is that the issue? It happens even without any load on the arm.
Is there anything I can do? The add said it runs best at 7.6 volts or around ther but I've been rummaging through my closets and this cord is the closest thing I've got.
Control Specification
Control System: PWM(Pulse width modification)
Pulse width range: 500～2500µsec
Neutral position: 1500µsec
Running degree: 270° (when 500～2500 μ sec)
Dead band width: 3 µsec
Operating frequency: 50-330Hz
Rotating direction: Counterclockwise (when 500～2500 µsec)
Package Included：
1 X DS5160SSG 60KG Digital Servo
1 X 18T Aluminum Servo Arm
1 X Servo Horn accessories
You will note the stall current, which is the startup current for 8V4 is 6.2A.
A bit higher than your camcorder 1.0A, the camcorder is also a charger I assume, so it may not be built so these types of loads anyway.
Measure the supply voltage as you try to operate your servo.
Lol, that must be it. I don't know why I assumed that was fine.
Last time I used this servo I had a bench power supply but I accidentally fried it last summer.
I guess I better buy a new one.
