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4.8 Volt Servo Motor with 4AA or 9V


I am trying to use eight 4.8V SG92R servo motor with my Arduino, but I can't seem to power them correctly. I have tried one 9V battery for every two and splitting the voltage with two 100 Ohm resistors, and 4AA batteries (6V total), but nothing works. I don't have enough time to order any new parts.. my competition is this Saturday! Please help.


Solution

  • Because the servo comes from the RC world it is ok with 6V. Connect the servo +ve (red wire) directly to the +6v, and the ground wire (brown) to the -ve of your 6v. Also make sure that the brown wire connects to the Arduino -ve, and the PWM wire (orange) to the signal out of your Arduino. DON'T drive it with 9v! (100ohm or not) you run the risk of killing the on-board eletronics. Yours Simon M.