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Higher Voltage to drive motors
« on: May 03, 2008, 12:36:44 PM »
My RC receiver will only allow 7.2v to the motors and servos.  How could I add more voltage just to the motors, say, ten more volts?

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Re: Higher Voltage to drive motors
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2008, 07:51:24 PM »
Motors or servos? Motors don't work with RC receivers :P

If you want to run high voltage motors with a receiver, you'd need a separate motor driver that interfaces between the receiver and the motor.

For example:
http://www.dimensionengineering.com/Sabertooth2X25.htm
(it can do 24V+)

Many others if you look in the parts list.

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Re: Higher Voltage to drive motors
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 10:43:52 PM »
Yeah, i forgot about speed controllers.  The only problem with that is that hefty price tag!  :P  A friend and I have a $200 budget to make a 4wd (independent motors), RC bot.  It has to be fast and strong (able to navigate through a thick field).  Could I build a speed controller like that?

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Re: Higher Voltage to drive motors
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2008, 12:02:17 AM »
sure u can

what is your level of experience and knowledge in electronics

once we know that we will be able to help you out at a a level that you understand

also ,more details on the robot would be helpful, maximum height, purpose, sensors on it, etc.
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Re: Higher Voltage to drive motors
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2008, 12:24:58 AM »
If you buy everything ready make not a chance. If you build it yourself, yes you could do it for $200.

Yeah, i forgot about speed controllers.  The only problem with that is that hefty price tag!  :P  A friend and I have a $200 budget to make a 4wd (independent motors), RC bot.  It has to be fast and strong (able to navigate through a thick field).  Could I build a speed controller like that?

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Re: Higher Voltage to drive motors
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2008, 08:31:35 PM »
what are your motor specs?
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