- Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:42 pm
#194457
Hello,
I'm very much a novice to Arduino and creating circuits. I read that if I want to use multiple servos (and I do), it's a good idea to get an external power supply. I ordered this Meanwell 5VDC, 20A power supply :
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14098
because I (probably naively) figured a 5v power supply would be right for my needs. I figured I'm using the same hardware I used the 5v power from Arduino drive, so I needed a 5v power supply. So that's kinda one question right there
But the big question is: how the heck do I use this thing? I rather expected it to have a plug that would plug into the wall like a computer power supply. Googling has shown me datasheets for it and such, but frankly it's over my head. I can't seem to find any basic "how-to" guides to this sort of thing. Anyone know of a guide somewhere I could study to learn more?
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Best,
lee
I'm very much a novice to Arduino and creating circuits. I read that if I want to use multiple servos (and I do), it's a good idea to get an external power supply. I ordered this Meanwell 5VDC, 20A power supply :
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14098
because I (probably naively) figured a 5v power supply would be right for my needs. I figured I'm using the same hardware I used the 5v power from Arduino drive, so I needed a 5v power supply. So that's kinda one question right there
But the big question is: how the heck do I use this thing? I rather expected it to have a plug that would plug into the wall like a computer power supply. Googling has shown me datasheets for it and such, but frankly it's over my head. I can't seem to find any basic "how-to" guides to this sort of thing. Anyone know of a guide somewhere I could study to learn more?
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Best,
lee