Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
8/21/13 1:45 PM
Product Search:
SEARCH
Advanced Search
HOME
Shop by Product Category
PRODUCTS
ORDERING
CATALOG
Share
Batteries Computer Products Education & Hobby Electromechanical Electronic Design Fans & Cooling ICs & Semiconductors Interconnects LCD Products Opto & Illumination Passive Components Power Supplies & Wall Adapters Robotics Security Products Test, Tools & Supplies Wire & Cable
The servo circuitry is built right inside the motor unit and has a positionable shaft, which usually is fitted with a gear (as shown below). The motor is controlled with an electric signal which determines the amount of movement of the shaft.
When these servos are commanded to move, they will move to the position and hold that position. If an external force pushes against the servo while the servo is holding a position, the servo will resist from moving out of that position. The maximum amount
http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/workshop/howitworks/how-servo-motors-work.html Page 1 of 2
8/21/13 1:45 PM
of force the servo can exert is called the torque rating of the servo. Servos will not hold their position forever though; the position pulse must be repeated to instruct the servo to stay in position.
HOME SITE MAP ABOUT US CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY CAREERS FAQ/HELP TERMS & CONDITIONS Products by: Title Manufacturer Manufacturer Number Price Category Topsellers by: Title Manufacturer Manufacturer Number Price Popularity Popular Items by: Popularity Category Recommendations Title All-Around Favorites
Copyright 2002 - 2013 Jameco. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/workshop/howitworks/how-servo-motors-work.html
Page 2 of 2