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Adding an external 5v power supply for mods

By jsa

8 years ago


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#11 8 years ago
Quoted from jsa:

If the power supply delivers 5V/5A, and a mod (like in my case, the Tiger Saw motor mod for Theatre of Magic) requires far less current, does that mean I should install a current-limiting resistor? I'm a little backwards on electronics.

No. The mod will take what it needs.

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