First off, please forgive me as I’m new to the robotics world… needing some help and this appears to be the place to get it!
I have two Lynx-Motion SSC32 Servo controllers that I’m running 32 servo’s each with. The 9 volt battery suggested method isn’t lasting too long.
Is it possible to wire it up to a power box from an old tower computer and then have a constant 110V power supply? I have an old Gateway tower computer that I can use and a Dell too I believe buried in a closet somewhere.
Of if anyone else has any ideas for me I’m willing to listen…
Thanks!
Lew
A computer power supply normally provides 5V and 12V. It would be easiest to simply wire a 9V wall adapter:
robotshop.com/en/sfe-power-s … 650ma.html
robotshop.com/en/barrel-jack … t0151.html
Thanks Coleman! One more follow up question…
Should I use another power source for the servo’s themselves? I have 3 servos on one talking head, and 4 servos on another. When I program them they work fine, however when I run them both at the same time in VSA they slow to a crawl, clearly not getting the amperage needed.
Right now I’m using CAT5 for the logic going to each servo with all the power coupled into one separate 16 gauge wire and all the ground wires running in one 16 gauge wire. I bought the above 9v power supply you recommended but I don’t think the amps needed. That plug reads 650ma but I’m thinking I need a plug with a higher number. I will be adding more servos in the near future so I want to make sure I get enough amps to power them all.
Suggestions?
Thanks!
The 9V power supply should be used for logic alone and in no way connected to the servos (just to be certain).
What is the power supply you are using for the servos? It sounds like it cannot provide the current required.
I was using that 9v power supply you recommended above for logic and power. HA! Like I said earlier, I’m new to this. I have an old computer power supply that I can rig up for servo power unless you have a better suggestions. I am willing to make a purchase if it is faster.
VS (servo voltage) should be between 4.8V to ~6V and be able to provide at least 2A or more (depends on the current draw per servo, number of servos and how many servos are in operationg at any given time).
We suggest a 6V power supply such as:
robotshop.com/en/6v-wall-adapter.html
robotshop.com/en/wh-02-wirin … ector.html
The computer power supply is good, but you need to be sure to use the 5V pin and GND (a bit harder to wire as well). The following might help:
robotshop.com/en/cytron-atx- … angle.html
That works! Thanks much Coleman!!!
Cheers!
Lew
