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My First Hexapod

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I have built a couple of rudimentary 2-wheeled rovers before, nothing special, but I really fancied trying a hexapod.  So here it is/will be.  It will be an … Read more
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Homebrew Servo Controller Issues

By pixelseventy2

April 17, 2010
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Hi,

I've been developing my own serial servo controller for the hexapod I'm working on, using a Microchip PIC16F74.  It accepts serial input and controls up to 20 servos. The servos are connected in ports A, B and D.  Power for the PIC is from a 9v battery via a 7805 regulator.  The servos have a separate power supply from a 6v battery pack.