PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor
Control up to 8 RC servo motors or actuators with this controller board.
Connects to your computer via USB.
The PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor allows you to control the position, velocity, and acceleration of up to 8 RC servo motors. It requires a 8-30VDC external power supply; its switching power supply allows the RCC0004 to efficiently operate from 8 to 30 VDC and can be used with a wide range of batteries. You can control the regulator and choose a global servo voltage of 5.0V, 6.0V, or 7.4V. A servo will have more torque when running at a higher voltage, but will have a shorter overall lifespan. Check your servo's data sheet and balance the voltage for your specific application.
The RCC0004 connects directly to a computer’s USB port.
Comes Packaged with
- Hardware mounting kit:
- 4x M3 Bolts (2cm Length)
- 4x Plastic spacers (5mm Length)
- 4x M3 Nuts
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Servo Controller |
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API Object Name |
AdvancedServo |
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Number of Motor Ports |
8 |
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Pulse Width Min |
83.3 ns |
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Pulse Width Max |
2.7 ms |
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Pulse Width Resolution |
83.3 ns |
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Pulse Code Period Max |
25 ms |
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Board |
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Controlled By |
USB (Mini-USB) |
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API Object Name |
RCServo |
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Electrical Properties |
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Supply Voltage Min |
8 V DC |
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Supply Voltage Max |
30 V DC |
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Current Consumption Max |
26 mA |
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Continuous Motor Current Max |
(per motor) 1.6 A |
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Surge Current Max |
(per motor) 3 A |
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Output Impedance (Motor) |
600 Ω |
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Output Motor Voltage |
5 V DC |
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USB Speed |
Full Speed |
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Physical Properties |
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Power Jack Hole Diameter |
5.5 mm |
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Power Jack Pin Diameter |
2.1 mm |
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Power Jack Polarity |
Center Positive |
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Recommended Wire Size |
12 - 24 AWG |
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Object Temperature Min |
0 °C |
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Object Temperature Max |
70 °C |
Note:: Current from USB supply is not available for motors.
