Hello all,
I recently purchased a Serializer along with some sensors, and waiting for the servos.
I find the Serializer and the technology it represents, the actual future of hobby robots.
But, I have a question.
The manual, although good and explanatory, it lacks of some basic function: How to power the Serializer and what options of power supply exist.
Since I'm more software oriented, can you please provide me with some simple steps and connections to power up the Serializer and not do any damage?
I would greatly appreciate!
Thank you
Best regards
Theo Xanthopoulos
To power the serializer you need a voltage somewhere between about 7.5 and 12 Volts. You can go a little higher, the voltage regulator will just get hotter. So you can use a battery or a "wall wart" type of power supply. The other thing you need to be sure of is the current requirements. The serializer by itself only uses a 100mA (0.1A) or so. But if you load up a bunch of sensors like sonars, IR's etc, then that could be more like 1A. If you plan on running motors then you need to add that in as well (3,4,5A...).
So that is the long answer.
The short answer, get a 9.6V rechargeable battery pack and you should be fine.
Ringo
Thanks!
I found a 9.6V 2.3Am NIMh battery pack and a Tamiya charger. http://www.all-battery.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1575
I guess this is ok.
Theo
Theo,
Sorry to take so long to respond! My wife just gave birth to our second daughter, so I've been out a few days. :) It looks like the guys took care of you though. :)
I will be sure to add a section to the Serializer User Guide regarding proper power supplies. Good idea! Sometimes we get so focused on the technology that we miss simple things like that in the Guides.
Best Regards,