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Power Supply questions

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by monicamary, Nov 3, 2014.

  1. monicamary

    monicamary Member

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    Can someone explain power supplies? Can I run my simulator off mains using a step down transformer? (It is 2 DOF using 12V wiper motors running at 30A, the arduino uno and monster moto sheild). Thanks, because I have no experience and do not understand what is required.
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    My Motion Simulator:
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