Can I used batteries with this servo driver?

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Can I used batteries with this servo driver?

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I have this servo driver (used currently with 5V/2A power supply, powering three servos)
http://www.adafruit.com/product/815

I was wondering if I could use batteries to power... Would this work directly?
http://www.adafruit.com/products/248

Thanks for any help.

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Re: Can I used batteries with this servo driver?

Post by adafruit_support_bill »

You can power your servos with batteries, but a 6xAA pack with alkaline cells will put out 9v, which is to much for most servos. Most common RC servos are designed to run on about 4.5v to 6v.

A 4xAA battery holder with alkaline cells is 6v.
With rechargeable cells it is 4.8v.
https://www.adafruit.com/products/830

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Re: Can I used batteries with this servo driver?

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Thanks!

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