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Old 01-19-2012, 02:11 PM
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Default running a dc motor from a servo

guys is there a plug in setup that i can wire a motor into a servo
to work the motor. instead of using a speed controler? this is for a r/c tank
to turn the turret. there is a motor built into the body, it work fine i just want
to control it from a servo
Old 01-25-2012, 03:45 PM
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Default RE: running a dc motor from a servo

No, there's no way to control a motor directly from a reciever servo output. The three leads from the reciever output are a ground, + 5 volts and a signal output. The signal output is a pulse train that the servo electronics uses to determine where the servo arm should be. Instead of a speed control you could use a receiver controlled switch to turn the motor on or off. You won't have any speed control though. You might consider replacing the motor with a continuous rotation servo.
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Default RE: running a dc motor from a servo

You might check with Servo City for what you are looking for. They can provide the continuous rotation servo or even a servo amp. that could feed a motor directly like you are asking about. They have all kinds of robotic and special app. servos and related parts.

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