I want to control 6 linear servos with the SSC-32 controller. The servos have a nominal voltage of 12v and consume a maximum of 5A each.
https://www.servocity.com/hdls-12-2-12v
I would like to know if this is possible and what would be the best option to feed the servos. Thank you!
@Patxi The linear servos you indicate can certainly be used with the SSC-32U servo controller, BUT:
- The power (middle red) pin will need to be removed from the actuator. Refer to the following image:
http://www.lynxmotion.com/images/jpg/stbec.jpg - It appears the actuator has a Tamiya connector for power, so the SSC-32U will only be providing signal and common ground - no power.
http://www.lynxmotion.com/images/data/lynxmotion_ssc-32u_usb_user_guide.pdf
You’ll need to find a way to power all 6 servos from a battery pack. You might try something like this:
https://www.robotshop.com/en/parallel-1-to-6-xt60-harness.html
https://www.robotshop.com/en/tamiya-female-to-xt60-male-conversion-adapter-42mm.html
The battery should be a 3S LiPo with sufficient capacity and discharge rate.
Ex: https://www.robotshop.com/en/111v-3000mah-40c-3s-lipo-battery.html
However this might not be sufficient capacity and might get “used up” too quickly.
