In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, PJMonty wrote:

Jamie,

As I recall, the power switch switch is a three position switch.  Position 0 = OFF, position 1 = Power to logic only, position 2 = power to logic and servos.

I use regulated power for servos all the time, but that's because I'm driving them from a big 100 VAC powered supply.  If you're running off batteries for your bot, then giving them raw battery power is probably better.  Just make sure the battery voltage doesn't exceed the allowed voltage for the servos.  

In addition, you can't really power them from the regulator on the proto board since it's a linear regulator limited to about 1 AMP - [i]but only with a heatsink the size of Cleveland.[/i]  Run a bunch of servos and you;ll get a burning hot voltage regulator in no time.

[list]Thanks,
PeterM[/list]

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