7.5 Volt Switching Power Regulator?
12-27-2005, 07:53 PM
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7.5 Volt Switching Power Regulator?
Does anyone know who makes a switching power regulator that can handle up to 5.2 amps at 7.4 volts?
I am toying with the new Hitec 5995TG digital servos, and they have a stall power usage of 5.2 amps at 7.4 volts. I am not sure if I will push these servos to that point, but there is that chance.
An adjustable voltage would be ideal (in case I want to push a "little" past 7.4 volts).
Also, any wiring info on powering these servos with the regulator, while controlling them with my futaba PCM receiver would greatly appreciated!!
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-Brian
I am toying with the new Hitec 5995TG digital servos, and they have a stall power usage of 5.2 amps at 7.4 volts. I am not sure if I will push these servos to that point, but there is that chance.
An adjustable voltage would be ideal (in case I want to push a "little" past 7.4 volts).
Also, any wiring info on powering these servos with the regulator, while controlling them with my futaba PCM receiver would greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
-Brian
12-27-2005, 08:38 PM
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RE: 7.5 Volt Switching Power Regulator?
You would have to use a y-harness with a switch and a battery with 7.2 volts on one side and a servo on the other side with a voltage(NOVAK) regulator going to the receiver to regulate the power to run the receiver. The receiver can't handle more than 6 volts and 3 amps. This servo is a special servo not for rc usage. The servo would work better if it has 2 servo leads to control it. One for the power and one for signal. The other problem with that servo is it has 180 degrees of rotation. You would need a radio with EXP to turn down the travel or get the programmer to do it. NOT a practical servo. I think you want it for the amount of torque it had?
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RE: 7.5 Volt Switching Power Regulator?
Thanks for the information. I have already purchased some of the 5995's at the recommendation of the hobby shop. The do seem to have the speed/torque rating that I am looking for.
Unfortunately finding a switching voltage regulator that can handle up to 5 amps is proving to be a challenge.
Still looking.
Unfortunately finding a switching voltage regulator that can handle up to 5 amps is proving to be a challenge.
Still looking.
12-29-2005, 08:03 PM
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RE: 7.5 Volt Switching Power Regulator?
ORIGINAL: Justabeginner
Thanks for the information. I have already purchased some of the 5995's at the recommendation of the hobby shop. The do seem to have the speed/torque rating that I am looking for.
Unfortunately finding a switching voltage regulator that can handle up to 5 amps is proving to be a challenge.
Still looking.
Thanks for the information. I have already purchased some of the 5995's at the recommendation of the hobby shop. The do seem to have the speed/torque rating that I am looking for.
Unfortunately finding a switching voltage regulator that can handle up to 5 amps is proving to be a challenge.
Still looking.
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RE: 7.5 Volt Switching Power Regulator?
I know this post is almost a year old, but I too have scored a 5995TG for less than $100(including S&H!)
I intend to use this servo in a RC truck and I know you guys are airplane guys, and probaly don't know much about ground (pistol) radios, but I hope one of you can help me. I have a Futaba 3PK with the ability to program EPA. Will it be possible to reduce the turning arc with the EPA programing function with a ground pistol radio?
ORIGINAL: R.Robinson
You would have to use a y-harness with a switch and a battery with 7.2 volts on one side and a servo on the other side with a voltage(NOVAK) regulator going to the receiver to regulate the power to run the receiver. The receiver can't handle more than 6 volts and 3 amps. This servo is a special servo not for rc usage. The servo would work better if it has 2 servo leads to control it. One for the power and one for signal. The other problem with that servo is it has 180 degrees of rotation. You would need a radio with EXP to turn down the travel or get the programmer to do it. NOT a practical servo. I think you want it for the amount of torque it had?
You would have to use a y-harness with a switch and a battery with 7.2 volts on one side and a servo on the other side with a voltage(NOVAK) regulator going to the receiver to regulate the power to run the receiver. The receiver can't handle more than 6 volts and 3 amps. This servo is a special servo not for rc usage. The servo would work better if it has 2 servo leads to control it. One for the power and one for signal. The other problem with that servo is it has 180 degrees of rotation. You would need a radio with EXP to turn down the travel or get the programmer to do it. NOT a practical servo. I think you want it for the amount of torque it had?
