DirtyLude
Well-Known Member
I'm using a standard RC servo in an automotive system. The servo is constantly moving and sucks alot of current. I can't control the servo off of 12volts without burning it out. I've used a 5 volt regulator in the test system, but with just one servo the regulator gets pretty hot. If I did it this way, I would need a single regulator for every servo that I used and even then the current requirements would be on the edge of the regulators abilities.
I need another way of reducing the voltage, but still getting a good amount of current. I don't care about clean power, the motor speed doesn't need to be extra smooth or precise. Would a voltage divider or Zener be a good solution, or would it cause other problems?
I need another way of reducing the voltage, but still getting a good amount of current. I don't care about clean power, the motor speed doesn't need to be extra smooth or precise. Would a voltage divider or Zener be a good solution, or would it cause other problems?