In my project i just need that the servo move a few times during the day, so im trying to find a way to just attach the servo when requested. Now the servo is on all the time, and it moves when is requested. I need that when requested: turn ON, move and turn OFF. Someone know what i have to do?. I …

Which servo are you using? I’m no expert in servos but had to work with one recently… Let check my code and see what I did! Basically try using Servo.detach() after servo1.write(0); According to the docs, it should literally cut off power to the Servo but i can’t confirm this behavior :smiley: T…

I’m using a Micro Servo Tower Pro 9g /1.5kg. I tried that (code below) and the apparently don’t have problem, the code it’s ok, but i don’t know if it’s really turning off the servo. Im using the VIN as a 5V source for the servo (It’s VIN, A0, and GND). Does have a way to turn OFF the VIN? I think…

Well we can use some external circuitry to cut off power to the Servo but it’s definitely not needed. The software will be able to handle it. I’m thinking the part below might be a problem but just try the code below 1st :smile: servo1.write(22); delay(1000); Try: int testFuncti…

Correct me if I’m wrong… Doing the servo detach does not power down the servo, it just stops supplying the PWM control signal to the servo. What would the servo do in that case? Maybe it’s a standard that a well behaved servo just stops trying to move. Without movement the power consumption will be …

I think detach() would simply keep the servo free such that you can rotate it by hand. But not too sure since I haven’t tested it but you can always hook it up and do a quick test!

Hi @uChobby Different servos do different things when you remove the PWM control signal. Cheap servos like I normally use just don’t move when you control signal stops but some more expensive servos for model aircraft can be programmed to return to a specific position when the control signal fails…

How Detach/turn off a servo?

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How Detach/turn off a servo?

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