So do I have to use Batterys to power the SSC-32 servos? I’m not worried about the logic since I can just get a 9V battery for that. But the Servos on my project will be used quite rapidly and I don’t want the battery to die really quick since my routines might also go on for hours and loop all day. Is there a way to power it with a power adapter?
You can power the servos with most any ~6v DC power source that fits your particular requirements.
Thanks for the answer. And hypothetically, if I ran all 32 servos at the EXCACT same time and had a power source for both halves of the SSC32, would any of the servos be affected? I just want to make sure that when I have my 32 servos and/or a couple relays, I don’t have to worry about programming too many movements at once in my bot.
The most current you can safely pass through the SSC-32 is 15 amps per side. Remove the VS1=VS2 jumper and feed both sides separately. If you need more current than that you will have to resort to powering servos with “Y” cables.
And that’s about how many Servos at once? Sorry not good with this kinda stuff. If it’s more than 4 or about that many, I should be fine. Also, I am going to buy a 6 volt DC power adapter and splice the wires into the terminals on the SSC-32 most servos use about 5 volts max so I think that’ll do. Correct me if I’m wrong.
The 18 servo hexapods draw around 6-8 amps when walking. We power these from one VS terminal and use the jumpers to power the other side. I can’t accurately answer your questions without more information. Which servos are you wanting to use, and how much load will they be under?
There is no need to split the wires on the 2 amp wall pack… You only have to do this for LARGE currents.
I’m splitting your posts out of this thread and into a new one. I will call it SSC-32 powering questions.
I could not find any other topics that fit that criteria so I guess this is it. Well, anyways. I’m going to be using probably these servos:
My first SSC-32:
26 PicoSwitches
4 BattleSwitches
2 Hitec HS-311
My other SSC-32:
14x Hitec HS-311 Standard Servo
(Each will be moving no more than a pound and a half.)
3x HS-55 Ultra Micro Servo
(These will be moving about a ounce or two.)
3x HS-5645MG
(Each will be hauling about 10 pounds)
4x HS-645MG
(Will be hauling about 8 pounds at max… Probably less.)
3x HS-422
(Will be hauling about 2 pounds each)
And the other 4 will most likely be Hitec HS-311s.
Can you define “hauling”?
By hauling. I mean the approx amount of force it will need to move the object. Some servos will be connected on a rod to rotate the eyeballs, some will be on a rod to stretch the mouth open, some will be on the ears to make them move, some will be on the eyebrows to move them, some will have the move the entire torso. The body lean servo defiantly needs to be the most powerful since it will have to hold up the body when it’s not programmed to have the torso lean over. This is pretty much all the movements I want to do and what caliber I want my show to be at:
Hmmm…, so are you planning on building a large robotic mouse similar to the one in the video using standard hobby servos? I suggest you get an ssc-32 and a servo that you expect to manipulate one of the heavier parts you discribe and do some testing.
No. Only standard hobby servos for the basic movements. I will be using high-torque servos for the body lean movements.
I think you’re missing the point here. He’s saying that none of the servos are going to be strong enough for what you are hoping to accomplish here, and I would have to agree. The problem here is leverage. You’re wanting to manipulate about 10 pounds with a servo that is only rated for 168oz/in. Now, before you say that 168oz is more than 10 pounds (160oz) I’m going to refer to my first point. Leverage. The servo is rated to hold 168oz one inch out from the servo shaft. Every inch further out you go out, divide the servo’s torque by the distance to get the actual value. So if whatever you’re manipulating with this servo is about a foot long, it could only hold about 14oz.
Hope this helps.
Oh okay. Well, that’s what I have you guys to help me with LOL. Right? smiles Well these Servos that I have already purchased could defiantly handle the simple stuff like mouth, foot, etc. But where do I get things like rods, screws (small enough to go through the servo horn), eyes, mechs to build and control the eye, cosmetics or stuff to make cosmetics, and stuff to build the structural support, and fiberglass skulls?
You can get some hardware from model airplane/car vendors, local hardware stores, and places like Small Parts. The other stuff would come from art supply places and such. Google should provide some sources. I think there was a person in the forum that made a very professional looking beast, and he may have made a video of the project that can be purchased. Do a search of the projects section.
I tried all my local hardware stores none of them have anything small enough or at least with small enough screw holes to mount onto the servo horns. SmallParts appears to have everything I need. I could not find the “beast” you were talking about. Was it life-sized by the way? I intend to make a 6-foot figure with 32 movements, not necessarily a mouse.
Search the projects section for animatronics and you should find some previous projects. Willettfx below has made a DVD available covering his project. It may include some supplier listing.
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