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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.