What transistor should I use to switch on/off current to servo
i want turn on & off dc 1000ma current servo using pro mini pin (e.g. digitalwrite(transistorpin, high)). i'm wondering type of transistor recommended? i have 2 different transistors in hand: irf520 , bc547b (these came arduino starter kit), great if 1 of these work. sorry ask follow question before answered first question, gotta go bed soon. so here is: what smart/simple way allow 2 different amp levels same servo without dropping current 0 during switchover? for example, @ 1 point, allow low amps (e.g. 50ma) servo, @ later time, want increase allowable amp level 1000ma. my first thought 2 separate transistors, 1 passing 50ma servo when activated transistorpin8, , 1 passing 1000ma when activated transistorpin9 (for example). the problem idea there short gap zero power going servo when digitalwrite(transistorpin8, low) , milliseconds later digitalwrite(transistorpin9, high). trying avoid "zero power going servo" situation. would ...