Application examples, A. micro maestro pinout and components – Pololu Maestro User Manual
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Micro Maestro as the brains of a tiny
hexapod robot.
Application Examples
• Serial servo controller for multi-servo projects (e.g. robot
arms, animatronics, fun-house displays) based on microcontroller
boards such as the BASIC Stamp,
or
Arduino
platforms
• Computer-based servo control over USB port
• Computer interface for sensors and other electronics:
◦ Read a
from a computer for novel user
interfaces
◦ Control a string of
from a computer for mood lighting
• General I/O expansion for microcontroller projects
• Programmable, self-contained Halloween or Christmas
display controller that responds to sensors
• Self-contained servo tester
1.a. Micro Maestro Pinout and Components
Micro Maestro 6-channel USB servo controller
(fully assembled) labeled top view.
Note: This section applies to the Micro Maestro servo controller. Please see
for Mini
Maestro pinout and component information.
The Pololu Micro Maestro 6-channel servo controller can connect to a computer’s USB port via a
(not included). The USB connection is used to configure the servo controller. It
Pololu Maestro Servo Controller User's Guide
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