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["Doug Conn" <dwconn404-at-comcast.net>]

Well, it turns out those Oatley jumbo servo kits don’t like running at 24v J

 

I discovered this by promptly blowing up the one that Frank lent me. Nine bucks and a trip to Radio Shack later it was repaired. When my order form Oatley finally arrived (what the hell goes on in Australia, anyway !), I was armed with a schematic and could figure out which components to change out for a higher voltage. So far, so good with the testing but it’s still early. If anyone’s interested in over-volting these things, let me know and we’ll talk.

 

Frank, I’ll return your loaner soon. Don’t worry, it’s the original enclosure but the circuit inside is a brand spanking new Oatley kit. I tested it (at 12 volts) and it seems fine. Thank you so much for your help. You rule.

 

            - Doug “Smoky” Conn