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APM2.5 5V/Vcc Schematic

Frequently asked questions are about powering an APM2.5 or why the same does not work or why it has failed.

Here is a simplified schematic showing the major components of the 5V/Vcc circuit on the APM2.5

Target Audience: Readers who do not have Eagle o

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APM2.0 5V/Vcc Schematic

Frequently asked questions are about powering an APM2.0 or why the same does not work or why it has failed.

Here is a simplified schematic showing the major components of the 5V/Vcc circuit on the APM2.0

Target Audience: Readers who do not have Eagle o

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APM2.5 Major Vcc/+5VDC diagram

My intent with this diagram is to help those with moderate electronics knowledge (and by default those with greater skill) understand the APM2.5 Vcc/+5VDC connections. (click on it to see it larger)

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Parts of the APM2.5 Eagle files were pulled together

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Stepper Motor Controls

This section will discuss stepper motor drives as an option for the DIY CNC Project.

Stepper motor drives are more economical, generally, than servo drives.

DIY kits drives and OTS (off the shelf) drives will be discussed.

My small CNC Project uses 2nd

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DC Servo Motor Controls

The purpose of this section is to discuss motor controls for the DIY Drones CNC project.

There are really only two options - purchase ready-to-go controls or DIY/kit controls.

A major player in online motor control information is CNC Zone. They have ha

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