| 3 | | Robots can interact with their environment. Many types of actuators are used in FRC robotics to manipulate the environment; 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]. [[Image(ServoMotor.jpg,right,250px,margin=10)]] 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 [http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/375274a.pdf#_OPENTOPIC_TOC_PROCESSING_d443e2165 PWM ports] on the !RoboRIO. Examine the PWM ports and identify which row of pins are ground ([[Image(GroundSymbol.png,25px)]], +6V, and Signal (S). |
| | 3 | Robots can interact with their environment. Many types of actuators are used in FRC robotics to manipulate the environment; 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]. [[Image(ServoMotor.jpg,right,250px,margin=10)]] 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 [http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/375274a.pdf#_OPENTOPIC_TOC_PROCESSING_d443e2165 PWM ports] on the !RoboRIO. Examine the PWM ports and identify which row of pins are ground ([[Image(GroundSymbol.png,25px)]], +6V, and Signal (S). The example below assumes that the servo motor is connected to PWM port 2. 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] |
