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Since the early 1990’s the servo motor has been finding its way into robotics projects more and more often.

But what is a servo motor?

How do servo motors work?

This introductory tutorial on servo motors will answer these questions.

If you’re into electronics, you may have heard the word servo or servo motor thrown around.

If you’re a robot builder or into model planes, boats, and cars, there’s a chance you know something about servo motors.

The benefits of using servos for robotics and other things are many. They’re small, light, relatively cheap, and easy to use. And most of them sport a design that makes mounting a snap.

Let’s dive into some detail on how servo motors work.