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raph:
I'm engaged in a project of upgrading my XTension cabinet. I tried a manually rotating monitor, but I found that it's just a bit too much hassle. :)

I am planning on using the servo method. The shopping list so far is

Monoprice 200X200mm Bracket Universal VESA Adapter -- to mount to the monitor and the shaft hub
 Micro Maestro 6-channel USB Servo Controller
 Hitec .500" Servo Shaft Hub
 1/2" Bore Flat Bearing Mount
Hitec 32645S HS-645MG High Torque 2BB Metal Gear Servo

My question, for those who have done this before -- how do you power the servo? I am not at all electrically adept. I was thinking a 6v wall wart power supply, but what amperage should I be looking for? I can do basic soldering...

raph:
I think I found the non-electrician's answer. ServoCity carries these:

Wall wart power supply: https://www.servocity.com/html/6v__3a_power_supply.html#.VdYh-JfVFiI
Adapter between power supply and servo battery terminal: https://www.servocity.com/html/dc_power_adaptors.html#.VdYiK5fVFiI

Alternatively, just the jack: https://www.servocity.com/html/dc_power_jacks___plugs.html#.VdYiG5fVFiI

BadMouth:
Seems pricey.

I'm curious about this too.  I have a micro maestro in my cab, but only currently using it to control a few LEDs using only USB power.
I looked for a spec on maximum current the servo draws under load, but didn't find it.


Be patient, this board isn't real active so you might not get a good response for a week.

raph:
Yeah -- I'm sure the power supply can be had for cheaper, now that we know the specs (presumably if ServoCity specifically sells that one, it's the right one).

I couldn't find any other sources for a matching adapter; I am guessing everyone rolls their own. A couple of the build threads I looked at here showed pics that seems to just be a power supply in this range, wires cut and soldered to a battery line and plug.

BadMouth:
When I ordered my stuff from Pololu I bought a batch of F-F jumper wires, then cut them in half and spliced them into other stuff.
That way I didn't have to crimp the ends.  I own a crimper, but sometimes prefer to just splice in pre-crimped wires.
Looking at what Pololu offers, they all seem to have the black plastic connector on the end.  Mine were bare connectors on the end and cheaper.

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