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πŸ€– makerfocus i2c pwm servo motor driver module with 16 channels, 12-bit resolution, compatible with raspberry pi 4, 3b+, 3b, zero/zero w/zero wh, and jetson nano logo

πŸ€– MakerFocus I2C PWM Servo Motor Driver Module with 16 Channels, 12-bit Resolution, Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4, 3B+, 3B, Zero/Zero W/Zero WH, and Jetson Nano Review

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Description of πŸ€– MakerFocus I2C PWM Servo Motor Driver Module with 16 Channels, 12-bit Resolution, Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4, 3B+, 3B, Zero/Zero W/Zero WH, and Jetson Nano

Note: The Raspberry Pi and Servo in the photo are not included. User Manual: Please get the link from the operation guide below. Note: 1.If you only connect 5V power supply to USB interface, servo cannot be driven; 2.You should connect higher power supply for higher-power servo; 3.Make sure servo are connected properly, otherwise they will not move. Servo Motor Driver: You may have tried to control a robotic arm or a hexapod walker by using the Raspberry Pi, but finally get frustrated due to the limited number of PWM outputs and the jittering servo. Now you get a new option to bring your ideas to life, we prepare this useful Servo Driver Board for you. Raspberry Pi connectivity, compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 3B+ 3B 2B+ 2B Zero/Zero W/Zero WH and Jetson Nano. I2C controlled, using only 2 pins; Up to 16-Channel servo/PWM outputs, 12-bit resolution for each channel (4096 scales); Integrates 5V regulator, up to 3A output current, can be powered from battery through VIN terminal.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Kills Pi Zero W Boards

I have a pi hat with the Waveshare logo on it. For me it was a disaster. If I power the board via USB and apply power to the DC jack (in the range of 6-9V DC) the Pi gets very hot but I can drive the servos. This is probably due to poor power supply isolation. When I try to power the Pi Zero W from the DC input jack, this board dies. Unfortunately I tried another board and killed it too. Then I was stupid enough to try again when I got a new Pi Zero (not the W model) and guess what? It's also…

Pros
  • Pretty impressive
Cons
  • Updates available

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does what it's supposed to

I used this for the robotic arm project. It was nice and easy. Nicely assembled. I installed DexterOS instead of regular Raspbian and their Raspbian for Robots PivotPi tester worked great with it.

Pros
  • Same as everything before
Cons
  • Long wait

Revainrating 4 out of 5

it's cheap and works with pi

later it doesn't fit every retail/rpi case so you'll have to embed it. it worked reliably, snapping right onto the gpio bus and going through all the bolts. I've used it to power a dual servo tripod that I'm sure you've seen on Amazon. Worked fine for me. You need to install the adafuit pwm stuff.

Pros
  • many will fit
Cons
  • i will add

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Some reviews on the wrong product! This is for the servo

This servo hat appears to be a copy of Adafruit (aka PCA9685). It's missing at least one critical component - room for a large capacitor to help pull down voltage and absorb surges. Also, 5V on the Pi is shorted to 5V for the servos. Therefore, power surges will most likely kill your Pi, although you could be safe with micro servos. In my case, my standard size servos wrecked my Pi Zero after a few minutes. I spoke to the seller and they are friendly and helpful

Pros
  • Best in its niche
Cons
  • boring packaging