| 82 | | Robots must be able to interact with the environment around them too. Many types of actuators are used in FRC robotics; one of them is the [https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/currentCS/m/java/l/599703-repeatable-low-power-movement-controlling-servos-with-wpilib Servo Motor]. A servo motor is a special type of motor that can rotate to a precise position, usually between 0 and 180 degrees. They come in a variety of sizes and strengths. You can connect a servo motor to any of the PWM ports on the !RoboRIO. Examine the PWM ports and identify which row of pins are ground ([[Image(https://incompliancemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1201_OnYourMark_5019.png, 50px)]], +6V, and Signal (S). Make sure you connect them to the proper pins on the Servo motor: black or brown goes to Ground, red or orange goes to +6V, yellow/white/blue goes to Signal. You can read more about servo motors [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/servo-trigger-hookup-guide/all here] |
| | 82 | Robots must be able to interact with the environment around them too. Many types of actuators are used in FRC robotics; one of them is the [https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/currentCS/m/java/l/599703-repeatable-low-power-movement-controlling-servos-with-wpilib Servo Motor]. A servo motor is a special type of motor that can rotate to a precise position, usually between 0 and 180 degrees. They come in a variety of sizes and strengths. You can connect a servo motor to any of the PWM ports on the !RoboRIO. Examine the PWM ports and identify which row of pins are ground ([[Image(https://incompliancemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1201_OnYourMark_5019.png,50px)]], +6V, and Signal (S). Make sure you connect them to the proper pins on the Servo motor: black or brown goes to Ground, red or orange goes to +6V, yellow/white/blue goes to Signal. You can read more about servo motors [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/servo-trigger-hookup-guide/all here] |
