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      MattB69
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      Hi Modal AI team,

      My question is can the M0065/PWN Breakout power PWN connection for servo (signal, power, ground).

      Is there a threshold for motor power requirements to where for smaller servos an external power source isn't but it is needed for larger servos? Can you clarify what is recommended?

      Thanks!

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        Alex Kushleyev ModalAI Team @MattB69
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        @MattB69 ,

        The 5V output on M0065 (10-pin connector with pwm outputs) should not be used to power any servos. The 5V signal is generated from 3.3V (coming from VOXL2) using a step-up converter, only capable of 80mA output).

        https://docs.modalai.com/voxl2-io-datasheet/

        the 3.3V (which is coming from VOXL2), also should not be used to power servos, as that would be risking bringing down a major power rail on VOXL2.

        Alex

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