Re: How to test a servo motor without servo drive?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "autom8_it" <engineer@s...>
wrote:

>
> I am doing a retrofit and I recieved my servo motors but I am

still

> waiting for drives from Rutex. I would like to test the motors

now

> and I am wondering if there is an easy way to do that without risk

of

> damaging the motor?
>
> My guess is that a constant DC level will work but I would imagine
> that I would have to limit the current. It seems too simple to

use

> ohms law and put in a series resistor?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> John

I remember people on this group recommending a D size battery (or
two) and just ensure it turns smoothly. Wont do any harm for sure.