Re: Power supply for Servos - Energy dump and such

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> > A 60W 120V bulb draws I = P/E So 60W/120V = .5 amp, not 6 amps.
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> > Yes a cold bulb draws more power when it heats up, but in this
> > application i do not think it would be enough power or long
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> > If you have your heart set on ligh bulbs you could paralell a

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> > Wally
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> I'm looking for a cheap way to get a 20 watt resistor !
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> Wirewound are huge, longer than my board.
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> Aluminum cased will probably be best as I can mount it remote, to

> side of the enclosure.
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> Thick film are about the same cost as the aluminum heat sink type,
> but are small enough to put on the board.
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> Decisions...
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> Dave