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5V for arduino

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:59 am
by Joe
Hi, if I'm using 2 encoders with roboclaw where should I take the 5V for powering an arduino?

Re: 5V for arduino

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:37 am
by Basicmicro Support
You can take 5v from any of the 5v pins. All signal pins have a matching 5v pin and GND pin next to them.

Re: 5V for arduino

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:32 am
by Joe
... and all of the pins provide up to 3A together?

Re: 5V for arduino

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:00 am
by Basicmicro Support
Combined, the total current from the 5v BEC on the 2x30A is 3amps. If you plan on pulling that much from a single device I would recommend using multiple 5v pins. For 1amp or less a single pin should be sufficient.