PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor

Description

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. For a list of compatible power supplies, see the Connection & Compatibility tab.

The RCC0004 connects directly to a computer’s USB port.

Comes Packaged with

Hardware

  • Hardware mounting kit:
  • 4x M3 Bolts (2cm Length)
  • 4x Plastic spacers (5mm Length)
  • 4x M3 Nuts

Product Specifications

Servo Controller
API Object Name AdvancedServo
Number of Motor Ports 8
Pulse Width Min 83.3 ns
Pulse Width Max 2.7 ms
Pulse Width Resolution 83.3 ns
Pulse Code Period Max 25 ms
Board
Controlled By USB (Mini-USB)
API Object Name RCServo
Electrical Properties
Supply Voltage Min 8 V DC
Supply Voltage Max 30 V DC
Current Consumption Max 26 mA
Continuous Motor Current Max (per motor) 1.6 A
Surge Current Max (per motor) 3 A
Output Impedance (Motor) 600 Ω
Output Motor Voltage 5 V DC
USB Speed Full Speed
Physical Properties
Power Jack Hole Diameter 5.5 mm
Power Jack Pin Diameter 2.1 mm
Power Jack Polarity Center Positive
Recommended Wire Size 12 – 24 AWG
Object Temperature Min 0 °C
Object Temperature Max 70 °C

Note:: Current from USB supply is not available for motors.