AVR-Chat

On Thursday 16 December 2004 16:27, Gert Mueller wrote:
> >That's why I wouldn't move it very often, nor far,
> >most of the time.
> >The load against which it'd move would be close to zero.

> >Any idea of the current draw if the position isn't changing?
> >That's the sort of information I'm looking for.

> The idle current of common R/C servos is somewhere around 10 - 15
> mA.  For detailled info you might check the site www.graupner.de
> (servo manufacturer) It's in German - but that shouldn't be a big
> issue for you ;-) right ?

Depends on the time of day! :-)

Oooohhh the choice of servos... 4.3g, idle current drain 5 mA. Nice
and light. And digital servos... a bit heavier in both respects as
well as price.

I like the idea of being able disconnect power to simply hold the
position.

It's a whole new world; I'll have to visit an R/C model shop and see
what's available locally.

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