Using a Power Adapter
Using a Power Adapter
by viper1
Tue May 15, 2007 3:50 pm
Ok I know its not a good idea to use the charger as power source for RN1, but Is there one suitable for using Just while you are testing programs and Setting up Moves with Motion Capture?? I found one that I've had Its AC to DC but its only 5V DC 2 AMPS. If I could find a 6 Volt What would be a suitable Amperage? And I assume you would have to Disconnect the Battery while using this type of trasformer, correct?
by Humanoido
Wed May 16, 2007 12:34 pm
viper1 wrote
The main concern is to NOT exceed the ratings. When I started programming, RN would stand there while the battery ran down very quickly. My first solution was to send the command for RN to sit and turn off the servos. By keeping just the controller alive, battery consumption was reduced.
Later on, I went shopping at a local electronics parts store and purchased an AC to DC adapter. Mine is model SWE0620 by QQGQ Power Supply, with output of 6V at 2 Amps. It seems to work fine and does not exceed the voltage requirements of the controller. As with all my robots, the hookup is paralleled to the battery type that I'm using, so that the battery can act as a capacitor. Please note that this setup will not work in all battery situations and you must determine suitability to your specific project and application.
humanoido
Idea Ok I know its not a good idea to use the charger as power source for RN1, but Is there one suitable for using Just while you are testing programs and Setting up Moves with Motion Capture?? I found one that I've had Its AC to DC but its only 5V DC 2 AMPS. If I could find a 6 Volt What would be a suitable Amperage? And I assume you would have to Disconnect the Battery while using this type of trasformer, correct?
The main concern is to NOT exceed the ratings. When I started programming, RN would stand there while the battery ran down very quickly. My first solution was to send the command for RN to sit and turn off the servos. By keeping just the controller alive, battery consumption was reduced.
Later on, I went shopping at a local electronics parts store and purchased an AC to DC adapter. Mine is model SWE0620 by QQGQ Power Supply, with output of 6V at 2 Amps. It seems to work fine and does not exceed the voltage requirements of the controller. As with all my robots, the hookup is paralleled to the battery type that I'm using, so that the battery can act as a capacitor. Please note that this setup will not work in all battery situations and you must determine suitability to your specific project and application.
humanoido
by Humanoido
Wed May 16, 2007 12:35 pm
viper1 wrote
The main concern is to NOT exceed the ratings. When I started programming, RN would stand there while the battery ran down very quickly. My first solution was to send the command for RN to sit and turn off the servos. By keeping just the controller alive, battery consumption was reduced.
Later on, I went shopping at a local electronics parts store and purchased an AC to DC adapter. Mine is model SWE0620 by QQGQ Power Supply, with output of 6V at 2 Amps. It seems to work fine and does not exceed the voltage requirements of the controller. As with all my robots, the hookup is paralleled to the battery type that I'm using, so that the battery can act as a capacitor. Please note that this setup will not work in all battery situations and you must determine suitability to your specific project and application.
humanoido
Idea Ok I know its not a good idea to use the charger as power source for RN1, but Is there one suitable for using Just while you are testing programs and Setting up Moves with Motion Capture?? I found one that I've had Its AC to DC but its only 5V DC 2 AMPS. If I could find a 6 Volt What would be a suitable Amperage? And I assume you would have to Disconnect the Battery while using this type of trasformer, correct?
The main concern is to NOT exceed the ratings. When I started programming, RN would stand there while the battery ran down very quickly. My first solution was to send the command for RN to sit and turn off the servos. By keeping just the controller alive, battery consumption was reduced.
Later on, I went shopping at a local electronics parts store and purchased an AC to DC adapter. Mine is model SWE0620 by QQGQ Power Supply, with output of 6V at 2 Amps. It seems to work fine and does not exceed the voltage requirements of the controller. As with all my robots, the hookup is paralleled to the battery type that I'm using, so that the battery can act as a capacitor. Please note that this setup will not work in all battery situations and you must determine suitability to your specific project and application.
humanoido
Using a Power Supply
by viper1
Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:13 pm
Ok I found a 6volt 300mA AC/DC Power Adapter. This isn't enough current to run RN1 while programming Is it???