Summary of 4 Channel RC Servo Controller Board
This PIC microcontroller-based RC driver controls four servos using onboard potentiometers or optional external ones. It features a 5VDC power input via screw terminals, reverse polarity protection, and status LED indicators. The compact PCB includes mounting holes and headers for easy servo integration, offering flexible control through individual presets or external connections.
Parts used in the 4 Channel RC Servo Controller Board:
- PIC microcontroller
- Four onboard independent potentiometers (presets)
- Four 3-pin headers for RC servo interface
- Screw terminal for supply input
- Power LED indicator
- Optional four 3-pin headers for external potentiometer connection
- Protection diode for reverse supply
- Berg connector for servos
- PCB with four 3.2 mm mounting holes
This PIC microcontroller based RC driver is able to control 4 RC Servo by on board independent 4 potentiometer , 4X3PIN header for RC servo interface, screw terminal for supply input, on board power LED, optional 4X3PIN header connector for external potentiometer.
Features
- Microcontroller based design for greater flexibility and ease of control
- Individual servo controlled via onboard preset or external potentiometer
- Power supply input 5 VDC
- Screw terminal connector for easy connection of the input power supply
- Protection diode for reverse supply
- Berg connector for connection of Servos
- Power-On LED indicator
- Four mounting holes of 3.2 mm each
- PCB dimensions 56.52mm x 64.14 mm
Connections
- CN1 Connector : External Potentiometer Connection for Servo 1
- CN2 Connector : External Potentiometer Connection for Servo 2
- CN3 Connector : External Potentiometer Connection for Servo 3
- CN4 Connector : External Potentiometer Connection for Servo 4
- CN5 Connector : Connection for Servo 1
- CN6 Connector : Connection for Servo 2
- CN7 Connector : Connection for Servo 3
- CN8 Connector : Connection for Servo 4
- CN9 Connector : Power Supply Input 5 VDC
- D3 LED : Power-On LED indicator
Note: CN1, CN2, CN3, CN4 optional connector to connect external potentiometer (Omit on board preset for external potentiometer)
For more detail: 4 Channel RC Servo Controller Board
- How many RC servos can this controller board manage?
The board is designed to control four RC servos. - Can I use external potentiometers instead of the onboard ones?
Yes, you can connect external potentiometers using the optional four 3-pin header connectors. - What voltage does the power supply input require?
The device requires a 5 VDC power supply input. - Does the board include protection against reverse power connection?
Yes, it includes a protection diode for reverse supply. - How are the servos connected to the board?
Servos are connected via four 3-pin Berg connectors labeled CN5 through CN8. - What indicates that the power is on?
A Power-On LED indicator shows when the board is active. - Can I mount this board securely?
Yes, the PCB has four mounting holes, each measuring 3.2 mm. - What are the physical dimensions of the PCB?
The PCB measures 56.52 mm by 64.14 mm.
