User Manual
Use either a 5V wall adapter, 2 Amp+ is
recommended
OR
Or, for portable use, a 4 or 5 x AA battery pack can be
connected to the terminal block.
Current Draw Requirements
Nearly all servos are designed to run on about 5 or 6v. Keep in mind that a lot of servos moving at the same time
(particularly large powerful ones) will need a lot of current. Even micro servos will draw several hundred mA when
moving. Some High-torque servos will draw more than 1A each under load.
Good power choices are:
5v 2A switching power supply (http://adafru.it/276) (up to perhaps 4 servos)
5v 4A switching power supplies (https://adafru.it/e50) (up to perhaps 8 servos)
5v 10A switching power supply (http://adafru.it/658) (up to perhaps 16 servos)
4xAA Battery Holder (http://adafru.it/830) - 6v with Alkaline cells. 4.8v with NiMH rechargeable cells, portable!
4.8 or 6v Rechargeable RC battery packs from a hobby store.
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