Controlling a Servo with Raspberry Pi and Python
Offered By: Paul McWhorter via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Learn to control a servo motor using a Raspberry Pi and Python in this comprehensive tutorial. Follow step-by-step instructions to accurately achieve desired servo positions, covering topics such as powering the servo, understanding PWM signals, pulse width, and servo positioning. Explore practical applications through hands-on lab exercises, including setting left, middle, and right positions. Gain proficiency in Python programming for servo control by importing necessary libraries, writing and editing programs, and implementing loops for continuous servo movement.
Syllabus
Introduction
Powering the Servo
PWM
Position
Pulse Width
Servo Position
PWM Command
Period
Lab Position
Middle Position
Right Position
Entering the Python Shell
Importing the RPI Library
Writing a Python Program
Editing the Program
Running the Program
Looping the Servo
Taught by
Paul McWhorter
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