i want to power two DS3218mg servo motor with external power and the motor required 4.8v-6.8v to operate.
can i use 9v battery to power the motor?
if yes what do i need to do?
you assistance is highly appreciated in advance.
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What type of 9V battery do you have in mind ?
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I was afraid that was what you had in mind
Emphatically that battery is no use at all for what you need because it cannot supply enough current
How much current do your servos need when starting to move or when stalled ?
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For one DS3218MG servo you need a battery or power supply 4.8V - 6.8V and capable of delivering at least 2.5 Amperes, the start/stall current. Double that for two servos.
Rechargeable RC vehicle battery packs will work.
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i will keep that in mind thank you!
Important, the voltages are critical and the power supply must match. Current is much easier, if your power supply can supply more current then needed great. In electronics and electrical systems the hardware only takes its share of current. For example if you have a bulb that needs 1A and connect a 2A or a 100A it will only take its 1A share. If there is not enough current available it will do stupid things and may not work properly if at all.
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No, that is 12V, which will burn out the servo.
Use a 4.8V or 6V (6.8V maximum) battery pack. Always follow the manufacturer's advice.
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got it thank you..!
Do you think connecting 2 motor with one battery 6v, 6Ah in parallel would work?
Probably.
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