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Old 04-02-2017 | 09:56 AM
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Default Servo connectors

I've seen this little tidbit of information pop up every once in a while:


The connectors we use for servos are only rated for 3 amps.


Yes, they are rated for 3 amps. At 250 volts!


Which, doing the math, translates to over 90 amps at 8 volts. (3 amps X 250 volts = 750 watts ÷ 8 volts = 93.75 amps). Even more at lower voltages.


So, nothing to worry about.


They are known as "Dupont" connectors. Here's the specs on them: http://images02.cdn86.net/kps01/M00/...CEYVF0Q563.pdf


Hopefully this puts to rest any concerns anyone has about using modern high power digital servos with these connectors.


...jim

Last edited by JimBrown; 04-02-2017 at 10:41 AM.