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6V question - is this OK?
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
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Date:
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Tue, 20 Feb 1996 14:55:11 GMT
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Original-From:
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Keith Hacke <hackekr@+AntiSpam+agedwards.com>
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Is this OK for getting 6V to motors connected to the L293s?
I tapped off the center of the battery back and get about 6V. I then
soldered a wire at that point on the battery pack and then soldered the
other end to pin 8 (Vs) of each of the L293s (I bent the L293 pin 8 up
to keep it out of the L293 socket and soldered the wire right on the
pin - looks funny but works).
Now, my 6v motors run fine (when using the full battery pack, they would
reset the HB). Also, the L293s don't seem to get too hot! :-)
One problem I see is this by-passes the on/off switch, which means these
wires are always powered.
So, is this ok, or I am I about to buy some more L293s?
Keith
PS I am using motors from Radio Shack pencil sharpeners. This was an
idea Fred had posted long ago. I was able to keep the gears, too, so
the speed/power is pretty good. Not bad for $2.99 each. Now, if those wheels
would just stay on ;-)
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