Running a 5v motor off a desktop usb port
I'm attempting to power a 5v motor using a usb port from my desktop. The issue I'm facing is the port not supplying enough power. Instead of providing stable 5V, it provides a lower amount and does it in pulses.
This has worked previously using a different usb cable but that one broke.
Is there a way to fix the issue and have the port provide constant 5V?
Thank you for all help provided
usb
asked Feb 19 at 12:27
Chiisai MikanChiisai Mikan
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I'm attempting to power a 5v motor using a usb port from my desktop. The issue I'm facing is the port not supplying enough power. Instead of providing stable 5V, it provides a lower amount and does it in pulses.
This has worked previously using a different usb cable but that one broke.
Is there a way to fix the issue and have the port provide constant 5V?
Thank you for all help provided
usb
asked Feb 19 at 12:27
Chiisai MikanChiisai Mikan
61
Guess: The previous "cable" used resistors or active electronics to signal power usage according to the USB standard. The standards are publicly available, so you could solder your own... for starters, which type of USB you have would be important.
– dirkt
Feb 19 at 12:39
USB Type A, I tink it's a 2.0. I literally got it for £1 so it's one of those really cheap ones
– Chiisai Mikan
Feb 19 at 12:44
It might be better to ask this on electronics.stackexchange.com Most PC USB ports supply up to 500mA by default, so if your motor draws more than that, you'll have problems. Do you know what the current draw is at 5V ?
– Silas Parker
Feb 19 at 13:48
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I'm attempting to power a 5v motor using a usb port from my desktop. The issue I'm facing is the port not supplying enough power. Instead of providing stable 5V, it provides a lower amount and does it in pulses.
This has worked previously using a different usb cable but that one broke.
Is there a way to fix the issue and have the port provide constant 5V?
Thank you for all help provided
usb
asked Feb 19 at 12:27
Chiisai MikanChiisai Mikan
61
I'm attempting to power a 5v motor using a usb port from my desktop. The issue I'm facing is the port not supplying enough power. Instead of providing stable 5V, it provides a lower amount and does it in pulses.
This has worked previously using a different usb cable but that one broke.
Is there a way to fix the issue and have the port provide constant 5V?
Thank you for all help provided
usb
usb
asked Feb 19 at 12:27
Chiisai MikanChiisai Mikan
61
asked Feb 19 at 12:27
Chiisai MikanChiisai Mikan
61
asked Feb 19 at 12:27
Chiisai MikanChiisai Mikan
61
asked Feb 19 at 12:27
Chiisai MikanChiisai Mikan
61
asked Feb 19 at 12:27
Chiisai MikanChiisai Mikan
61
61
Guess: The previous "cable" used resistors or active electronics to signal power usage according to the USB standard. The standards are publicly available, so you could solder your own... for starters, which type of USB you have would be important.
– dirkt
Feb 19 at 12:39
USB Type A, I tink it's a 2.0. I literally got it for £1 so it's one of those really cheap ones
– Chiisai Mikan
Feb 19 at 12:44
It might be better to ask this on electronics.stackexchange.com Most PC USB ports supply up to 500mA by default, so if your motor draws more than that, you'll have problems. Do you know what the current draw is at 5V ?
– Silas Parker
Feb 19 at 13:48
add a comment |
Guess: The previous "cable" used resistors or active electronics to signal power usage according to the USB standard. The standards are publicly available, so you could solder your own... for starters, which type of USB you have would be important.
– dirkt
Feb 19 at 12:39
USB Type A, I tink it's a 2.0. I literally got it for £1 so it's one of those really cheap ones
– Chiisai Mikan
Feb 19 at 12:44
It might be better to ask this on electronics.stackexchange.com Most PC USB ports supply up to 500mA by default, so if your motor draws more than that, you'll have problems. Do you know what the current draw is at 5V ?
– Silas Parker
Feb 19 at 13:48
Guess: The previous "cable" used resistors or active electronics to signal power usage according to the USB standard. The standards are publicly available, so you could solder your own... for starters, which type of USB you have would be important.
– dirkt
Feb 19 at 12:39
Guess: The previous "cable" used resistors or active electronics to signal power usage according to the USB standard. The standards are publicly available, so you could solder your own... for starters, which type of USB you have would be important.
– dirkt
Feb 19 at 12:39
USB Type A, I tink it's a 2.0. I literally got it for £1 so it's one of those really cheap ones
– Chiisai Mikan
Feb 19 at 12:44
USB Type A, I tink it's a 2.0. I literally got it for £1 so it's one of those really cheap ones
– Chiisai Mikan
Feb 19 at 12:44
It might be better to ask this on electronics.stackexchange.com Most PC USB ports supply up to 500mA by default, so if your motor draws more than that, you'll have problems. Do you know what the current draw is at 5V ?
– Silas Parker
Feb 19 at 13:48
It might be better to ask this on electronics.stackexchange.com Most PC USB ports supply up to 500mA by default, so if your motor draws more than that, you'll have problems. Do you know what the current draw is at 5V ?
– Silas Parker
Feb 19 at 13:48
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Guess: The previous "cable" used resistors or active electronics to signal power usage according to the USB standard. The standards are publicly available, so you could solder your own... for starters, which type of USB you have would be important.
– dirkt
Feb 19 at 12:39
USB Type A, I tink it's a 2.0. I literally got it for £1 so it's one of those really cheap ones
– Chiisai Mikan
Feb 19 at 12:44
It might be better to ask this on electronics.stackexchange.com Most PC USB ports supply up to 500mA by default, so if your motor draws more than that, you'll have problems. Do you know what the current draw is at 5V ?
– Silas Parker
Feb 19 at 13:48