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Old 08-12-2009 | 06:34 AM
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Default RE: when servos should retired
ORIGINAL: David Gladwin
always use a Hangar 9 digital load meter during set up to minimise current draw and always use voltage regulation at around 5.7 volts !
Hi David,

What is the biggest current you have ever monitored with a stalled servo, say DS8411 @ 5.7V regulated ?
I have a very nice dual DVM module and need to select a suitable shunt resistor for current monitoring. 5A or 10A ?
Would make a good project for Friday afternoon !

http://www.martelmeters.com/pdf/datasheets/DPM702S.pdf

Thanks.

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