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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => The "Black Arts!" ( Electrics & Electronics ) => Topic started by: Glyn Roberts on September 28, 2017, 04:28:54 pm

Title: run 2 servo's on 1 bec lead
Post by: Glyn Roberts on September 28, 2017, 04:28:54 pm

Is it OK to run 2 servo's from 1 bec lead.   I have two water cannons on fire boat and want to run them in tandem. The servo's will be aiming the cannons.

Regards Glyn 

Title: Re: run 2 servo's on 1 bec lead
Post by: Stavros on September 28, 2017, 06:05:09 pm

Yes it is


Dave

Title: Re: run 2 servo's on 1 bec lead
Post by: malcolmfrary on September 28, 2017, 09:17:47 pm

Provided the BEC can handle the load, yes.  Considering what else might be powered from the same source, most BECs will be OK, more modern UBECs can supply a heavier load.  Most servos you can guess at wanting to pull about 0.5 amps each max.  Is it the same BEC supplying the receiver?

Title: Re: run 2 servo's on 1 bec lead
Post by: jarvo on September 28, 2017, 11:21:48 pm

Its only the same as the aero boys having 2 aileron servos paired, just make sure that nothing is binding adding to the loaded servos


Mark

Title: Re: run 2 servo's on 1 bec lead
Post by: Glyn Roberts on September 30, 2017, 04:02:05 pm

Thanks for response Guys,  I was making sure that there were no hidden pitfalls.

Regards Glyn