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Servo Motor Controller and Tester Circuit Using 55

This document describes a circuit that uses a 555 timer IC to generate PWM signals to control a servo motor. The circuit allows manually controlling the servo motor's position by pressing buttons. It generates two pulse widths to move the servo arm to 0 and 180 degrees. The circuit has applications in robotics, remote controls, cameras, antennas, home automation, education, industry, games, and medicine.

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Servo Motor Controller and Tester Circuit Using 55

This document describes a circuit that uses a 555 timer IC to generate PWM signals to control a servo motor. The circuit allows manually controlling the servo motor's position by pressing buttons. It generates two pulse widths to move the servo arm to 0 and 180 degrees. The circuit has applications in robotics, remote controls, cameras, antennas, home automation, education, industry, games, and medicine.

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Servo Motor Controller and Tester Circuit Using 555 Timer IC

by mitagimi75

Servo motor controller and tester circuit using 555 timer IC is a simple circuit that can be used to generate the control
signals required to operate a servo motor. This circuit allows us to manually drive/control any servo motor by pressing a
button.

The 555 timer IC is very versatile and can be con gured in a variety of modes. In this case, it is used in astable mode to
generate pulse width modulation (PWM) signals, which are essential for controlling servo motors.
Supplies:

555 Timer IC
SG90 servo motor
Diode: 1N4148
2 momentary push button switches
Resistor: 220K, 56K, 10K
Capacitance: 100nF
Breadboard
Jumper
5-9V power supply

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Step 1: Servo Motor Controller and Tester Circuit Diagram Using 555 Timer

This is a setup circuit for a 555 timer IC in monostable mode, used to make servo motor controllers and testers. This will
allow it to generate a pulse of a speci c width when triggered.
This circuit uses two momentary buttons: one for clockwise rotation of the servo arm and one for counterclockwise
movement.

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Step 2: Servo Motor Controller/Tester Circuit Working

A servo motor controller or tester operates using a 555 timer IC. Servo motors operate based on a PWM (Pulse Width
Modulation) signal as input. To understand more deeply how a 555 timer IC generates a PWM signal, you can refer to
projects like LED dimmer or DC motor speed controller using PWM technology. ” This project delves into adjusting the
on-duration of each PWM pulse.
The position of the servo arm is directly a ected by the ON time width (high pulse) of the input PWM signal. Typically, an
on-time width of 1 millisecond will position the servo arm at 0 degrees. Conversely, a 3ms turn-on time width will guide
the servo arm to a 180-degree position. The width of the o time (low pulse) is always around 18ms.
In this particular circuit, resistors with 56K and 10k values are used to switch between two di erent ON pulse widths
(representing 0 degrees and 180 degrees). So pressing one button will adjust the servo arm to 0 degrees, while pressing
another button will adjust it to 180 degrees.

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Step 3: Application of Servo Tester and Controller

Servo motor controller and tester circuits have a wide range of applications, whether in hobby projects or professional
settings. Here are some major applications:
Robotics: Control of robotic arms and movable parts.
Remote control equipment: the steering of a car, the rudder of a boat, and the ailerons of an airplane.
Camera System: Pan and tilt mechanisms allow for smooth movement.
Antenna positioning: Adjust the antenna for optimal signal reception.
Home automation: control blinds, door locks, etc.
Education Kit: Teaching about servo motors and control systems.
Industrial automation: Precise motion in assembly lines.
Game Console: Provides tactile feedback.
Medical devices: Control the movement of prosthetic limbs.
Test: Calibrate and test servo motors.

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