Servo Motor

 

1) Allow for precise postioning.

2) Built in control circuitry that uses a varying external pulse width to set the position of the motor.

3) Shaft of motor is connected by a gear to a potentiometer inside the gearbox. By reading the resistance on the potentiometer, control circuit can determine rotation of shaft.

4) Rotation typically limited to 60-180 degrees.

5) Don't overdrive rated voltage or you will be sad.

6) Widely used in robotics and animatronics.

 

 

 

 

 

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