Continuous Server on 16-Channel Bonnet Doesn't Stop

[hiramk]

I am using the 16-Channel PWM / Servo Bonnet for Raspberry Pi, on a Pi zero 2 w. I attached a continuous servo and ran the Python example from the learn pages: https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-16- ... on-library

The motor will change speed and slow down, but never stop.

Any ideas?

import time
from adafruit_servokit import ServoKit

# Set channels to the number of servo channels on your kit.
# 8 for FeatherWing, 16 for Shield/HAT/Bonnet.
kit = ServoKit(channels=8)

kit.servo[0].angle = 180
kit.continuous_servo[1].throttle = 1
time.sleep(1)
kit.continuous_servo[1].throttle = -1
time.sleep(1)
kit.servo[0].angle = 0
kit.continuous_servo[1].throttle = 0

[dastels]

Continuous servos are problematic this way. They will stop if you turn off power to them. Most of them have a set screw that you can use to adjust the 0 position. Set its throttle to 0 and adjust the screw to stop the rotation.

Dave

[hiramk]

HUGE THANKS! I will give this a try!!

[hiramk]

That worked! Never would have figured that out. Once again, much appreciated!

[dastels]

My pleasure.

Dave