Hello I'm a mechanical engineering student who wants to work on a project with a dynamixel. I posted a question because I lacked knowledge of electronic engineering. I'm trying to run 4 dynamixel MX64 with one dynamixel Shield and one Arduino board. However, in case of MX64, the current must flow at the maximum torque in the e-manual of Robotis Currently, all four MX64 are trying to use the maximum torque. All four MX64s need maximum torque. They need 16.4A Using the SMPS2Dynamixel, flow 16.4A into the circuit as shown below I was wondering if the terminal power connector could cause problems (such as the shield dying) with the dynamixel shield with the allowable current of 10A.
Posting links to the datasheets would be the best.
From Your words You want to run 4 x 16.4 Amps == 65.6 Amps through a 10 amp rated contact. It will melt down and be toast as I get it..
The SMPS2 DYNAMIXEL and the 6 port hub will be able to handle the full current draw. A safe way to connect this to your Shield would be to cut the 12v lines between the shield and the 6 port hub, disconnecting the shield from the 12v power while still leaving the TTL signal line in tact to control the servos.
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