Renbotics ServoShield

By PirCapAdi
@ September 8, 2009

• Component category: Servo Controllers, Electronics Kits, Arduino Accessories

The Renbotics Servo Shield is an Arduino-compatible shield that uses two 4017 decade counters to drive up to 16 servos using only 4 pins (digital pins 6 to 9) and as little as one 8bit timer (Timer 2) in standard mode or two 16/8bit timers (Timer 1 and Timer 2 for Duemilanove or Timer 3 for Mega) in high accuracy mode. It also includes a 196 point breadboard style prototyping area.

Features: 

·              16 Servo Channels

·              Convenient screw terminal for servo power supply

·              196 Point breadboard style prototyping area

·              Compatible with Arduino Duemilanove and Arduino Mega

·              Easy to use API

Applications: 

•   Robotics 
•  Animatronics
•  Mechatronic Art

Kit Includes: 

• 1 x Renbotics Servo Shield Bare
• 2 x 4017 Decade Counter DIP16
• 2 x 10nf Capacitors
• 2 x 6 pin Female Shield Stacking Headers
• 2 x 8 pin Female Shield Stacking Headers
• 1 x 2 pin Screw Terminal
•  3 x 16 pin Male Breakaway Headers

Available from Seeed Studio (http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/renbotics-servoshield-rev-11-p-498.html)

www.renbotics.com