Controll a big servo motor via maxuino
Hi,
i just found a Maxon EC-Max motor and really would like to knof if it's possible to controll it via maxuino.
Here's the manual of the Motor: http://www.maxonmotor.com/medias/sys_master/root/8816804921374/15-226-EN.pdf
Do i need any additional hardware?
Thanks
Joseph
Hi
[DISCLAIMER - I am not an electrical/electronics engineer; I use Arduino a lot though]
Your spec sheet indicates voltage/current requirements of 24V and 123mA. This is much greater than the 5V/40mA provided by the Arduino pins, regardless of whether you use Maxuino or not. If this is for a college-based project, you should ask your tutor for advice on using voltage regulators, diodes and external power sources to isolate the Arduino board from the large current draw. And it will be generating its own electromagnetic current when it is spinning and/or under load. And this will endanger your Arduino and, more importantly, your health!
More detailed/informed help than this I can't offer I'm afraid
Brendan
Yes you need more hardware: a stepper motor driver https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12779 It is very posible to control it with an arduino and MAX.