Motors and Engines

Does your heart thrill at the thrum of an internal combustion engine? Do you geek out over the whizz of an electric motor? Or do you think there's still a chance of bettering the second law of thermodynamics? Here's a place to share your projects, theories, and thoughts.

Servo Motors ¶ 

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Robots rely on servo-motors

Servos don’t spin like normal motors, but instead rotate and stop at a commanded position between 0 and 180 degrees. They’re one of the easiest ways to add motion to a project, and there are many different kinds of servos to choose from.

  • Servos 101 has a solid introduction to servos, along with some quick projects to help you get started with them.