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Power Expander
Spread the Load
Use the VEX Power Expander to add a secondary power source for four of the PWM outputs on the VEX Microcontroller. Balance a robot's motor load across two batteries to extend robot run time and increase performance.
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Attach a 2nd battery to your robot. -
Power up to four (4) Motors or Servos -
Reduce motor load on primary battery -
Run your robot for longer! -
Protected by an Internal Circuit Breaker -
Status port provides feedback to Microcontroller -
Monitor when your robot trips its breaker -
Monitor battery voltage -
Feedback LED shows battery and circuit breaker status -
PWM Slide Lock keeps cables from coming unplugged
Kit Contents |
(1) Power Expander |
Compatibility |
Any VEX Microcontroller. 7.2V Robot Battery NiMH 2000mAh 7.2V Robot Battery NiMH 3000mAh |
Documentation |
Documentation Instruction Sheet - Power Expander STEP File |
Input Voltage |
5 - 12V max |
Capacity |
Internal auto-resetting circuit breaker trips above 4 Amps total (4 combined Outputs) |
I/O Ports |
(4) PWM Inputs (4) PWM Outputs (1) Status |
Usage Notes |
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