I've found continuous servos a pain if you need to stop them. They're fine for continuous motion, though, and are easy to mount.
Steppers might be just what you need. The driver circuitry is a bit more involved, but there are some good driver breakouts available.
Dave
Continuous Servo vs analog
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- Cgreenwell
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Re: Continuous Servo vs analog
Thank you sir.
Oh, do the stepper motors need the motor connection on the hat? If so mine are full.
Oh, do the stepper motors need the motor connection on the hat? If so mine are full.
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Re: Continuous Servo vs analog
A stepper has 4 connections and most drivers let you use 2 DC motor connections to drive a stepper. See https://learn.adafruit.com/all-about-stepper-motors.
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Re: Continuous Servo vs analog
The more I looked at my options, I am going to try to make the continuous servo work. (otherwise I would have to buy another motor hat) I figured out my work around, with only one small issue.
The continuous servo won't start until the standard servo has cycled and then I have to reboot to stop it.
I've attached a photo of the code.
I'm missing something, I think.
The continuous servo won't start until the standard servo has cycled and then I have to reboot to stop it.
I've attached a photo of the code.
I'm missing something, I think.
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Re: Continuous Servo vs analog
My thoughts are on ya'll with hope you all come out of this soon and safe. Keep strong NY!
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