Micro Maestro servo power question

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Hi,

Can I use the maestro’s servo power pins to power other devices? I connected two servos to the Maestro and I have 4 free ports. I have an ARM development board (IGEPv2) and an USB hub powered by their own 5V adapter and I’d like to use only one power source.
Can I power all my devices through the servo power pins by an 5V/4A (regulated) adapter? 4A is more than enough: the board’s power consumption (750mA), the USB hub eats (4x100mA), and the servos max. 2x1A.

Thanks for your help,
biga.

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Yes, you should be able to do that. Four amps is small enough that the traces on the Maestro PCB for the servo power rail should be able to handle it.

–David