How To: Make a Servo Power Supply - Arduino Robotics Projects

I’ll show you how to power servos effectively in your Arduino or Circuit Python robotics projects. Subscribe! bit.ly/SubscribeBMPratt What You’ll Learn: • Sourcing a Power Distribution Board: Find the perfect board to manage your servo power needs. • Creating a Switched 7-25V Input: Safely supply power to your servos with a versatile input range. • Power Regulation: Get consistent 5V, 6V, or 7.4V outputs for up to 8 servos to keep your robotics projects operational. • Safe Soldering Practices: Develop your skills of soldering for a reliable connection. Whether you’re building a robot for a competition, a hobby, or a school project, ensuring your servos are powered correctly is crucial to success. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Finished Demo 1:18 3D Print 1:25 Parts needed 3:32 Building the PDB 18:50 Final Product 3D model file (https://www.printables.com/model/1139...) Hardware used: • Adafruit Metro M4 Express • Servo Power Distribution Board (GoBilda) (https://www.gobilda.com/servo-power-d...) • Mini Rocker Switch • XT30 Male to Female Connectors/Extension Cables • 6x AA Battery Pack • 12V 3000 mAh NimH battery Pack • Henge 8A UBEC (https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/100500...) • x4 5mm m3 countersunk screws • x2 16mm m4 bolts Credits: Music: VHS Dreams by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com