How To Test Your Servos With A Servo Tester

[@TBL_stevennelson]

I always like to look up Videos when I get a New device or forget the wiring on stuff. Thanks for the Video, it was helpful

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

You're welcome!

[@nesr8786]

Great job Tom ,brilliant tutorial again ,take care for now

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thank you John

[@ticktock8751]

thanks Tom for the video, yes i got 10 of the Servo Tester when i was in china for about $0.50 each, as i blow up 12 Servos and had no way to test them

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

My pleasure.

[@bernardc2553]

Another great Vid Tom, what a great & inexpensive way to quickly chk.servo's

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Thank you, it works great

[@LITTLEEXPERIMENTCHANNEL1]

Thanks for this.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

My pleasure!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

Thats a very handy device to have

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

It works great and can check 3 at a time.

[@bruce1106]

Got one today, and confirmed it's the same one you have, because at about 4:20 it says "server test". LOL Cheapest server tester I've ever seen ;-)

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Works better than some more expensive testers

[@rolandberendonck3900]

I hoped to see here how to connect the servo to the board, since there are two ways on this 9 pin block.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

They only fit one way

[@Crusty_Camper]

I'm coming in a bit late but I know what you mean. The cables connect horizontally, so one at the top, one in the middle and one at the bottom, rather than side by side.

[@jamessturgis4918]

I like your video but you didn't show how to hook up power supply. I just received the same servo tester ,without any power supply, instructions, I have never used one before so I would like a little more information please. Thank you have a great day 😊

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

It's marked on the opposite side with + & - The sam voltage as the Servos

[@benzlevolz6322]

Thank you

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

You're welcome

[@hemetcustoms1352]

🔥🔥🔥

[@gamemasterm710]

Awesome video, thanks. By the way, where do you get your servo batteries

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

I use a power supply supply to power my servos. They are stationary on a model railroad

[@gamemasterm710]

@@TomsTrainsandThings thanks

[@lap92476]

How much voltage use ?

[@gamemasterm710]

5 volts@@lap92476

[@flybobbie1449]

I just had problem using these servos testers, but discovered 6 Volts is not enough volts and the servos jitter. Using a 7.2 volt rechargeable no problem.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Most 9 g servos are 4.8 to 5 v there are larger servos that will handle up to 7.2 vdc.

[@macieks.5959]

@@TomsTrainsandThings would it be fine if i connect 4x AA batteries to power this up ?

[@halamkajohn]

how to make a servo : attach a variable resistor to a geared motor use a 339 ic : put a diode offset between the inputs. lm339 quad +- for 2 servos all done/ add a supply ON transistor. 1 volt used batteries can leave the 339 on. use 4 transistors each motor >

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Servo's are so inexpensive why bother building one unless your like me and do it because I can!

[@oljobo]

Thanks👍😊

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Welcome 😊

[@mrmrmanman7845]

Hi! What are the specs on the potentiometer on that servo tester? I'm wondering about buying and modding one like that.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Amazon Link:www.amazon.com/shop/tomstrainsandthings

[@hunter71251]

can this be used to tesdt a 2g servo? if so what aditional component do i need for it. Thanks!

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

It should work with any size, the voltage is the deterring factor

[@DominicsStuff.]

Hey, i bought this same one that came with a battery compartment (i don’t know if yours had that) but when i try to plug in more than 1 servo all the lights flash in the servo goes all jittery, it is not the servo either as i have tested it with other servos and the same thing happened, do you have any info i could use to fix it (thanks in advance)

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

These testers are open source, so any manufacturer can produce them. Not familiar with the one you describe. Sounds like you have a defective one. Sometimes things don't work at this low price. I normally buy multiple devices because of this.

[@DominicsStuff.]

@@TomsTrainsandThingsok thanks

[@freetubemovies.644]

What is the max current it can handle ?

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

If your worried about maximum current, buy a more expensive one. This is the cheapest one available.

[@freetubemovies.644]

@@TomsTrainsandThings even so ? How much it can handle ?

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

It can handle 3 servos up to 55 gram size.

[@freetubemovies.644]

@@TomsTrainsandThings can I connect this tester to a 1Amp D.C power source ?

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

I use my bench power supply to power this tester which is 5 amps.

[@nomore25]

Hi mate. I have this servo tester and 270 deg servo. When i test my servo, it only moves 180 deg. How can i test the full 270 deg range? Thanks!

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

These testers were designed for testing 180 degree servos. I've looked online for testers for 270 degrees, but but was unable to find one that specifically states 270. I have another video on servo testing where you can sweep from low to high on the servo through an Arduino sketch.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWSnfWB-Zcuto7s

[@robert574]

@@TomsTrainsandThings I've done a lot of reading about servos. The 270 degree servo uses the same pulses as the 180. It is just spread out over a larger angle. The tester should have operated it to each end of travel. Check your servo to see if it is indeed a 270 and not 180 degrees.

[@Unknown15916]

Sir, Where did you get that BLUE MAT that you are working on top of ? Thanks,

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

In the description: SHOP FOR ITEMS SEEN IN THESE VIDEOS: www.amazon.com/shop/tomstrainsandthings

[@TECH-jt4qg]

Hello sir. My sarvo tester is not work Plz. Reply

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

What input voltage are you using?

[@abpccpba]

I have 5 of those little guys just trashed them all failed.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Sorry to hear about that. Your the first one who said they had issues. I've had issues with other units but that was because they stated they would drive 4 servos. They did not.

[@MMRails]

Cool. I’m trying to think of a witty comment but the servo centre of my brain is not working.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Maybe Mickey Mouse might manage my motor memory Monday morning!

[@billjones3071]

Yeah, sure dude

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Absolutely! 😆