Power Supply Advice Needed Please

[Laurieast]

The duel axis motor kit for the EQ3-2 runs on batteries as supplied (4xD Cell), I want to run it on a power adapter, of which I have a box full, as we all do. 

The Instructions say 6 volts DC Nominal and it should be able to supply at least 400mA of DC current.

The nearest match power supply I have is 6V 500mA or so it says on the label. With the correct positive nose on the same size plug.

The multimeter says it is giving out 6.2 volts and 1.7 A with the red plug in the up to 10A socket. 

Can I use that? 

Thanks!

 

[Cornelius Varley]

6.2v should be OK. The mount will only draw the current (amps) it requires, any psu that can deliver more than the minimum will be suitable.