| Supported Targets | ESP32 | ESP32-S3 | | ----------------- | ----- | -------- | # MCPWM RC Servo Control Example (See the README.md file in the upper level 'examples' directory for more information about examples.) This example illustrates how to drive a typical [RC Servo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servo_%28radio_control%29) by sending a PWM signal using the MCPWM driver. The PWM pulse has a frequency of 50Hz (period of 20ms), and the active-high time (which controls the rotation) ranges from 1ms to 2ms with 1.5ms always being center of range. ## How to Use Example ### Hardware Required * A development board with any Espressif SoC which features MCPWM peripheral (e.g., ESP32-DevKitC, ESP-WROVER-KIT, etc.) * A USB cable for Power supply and programming * A RC servo motor, e.g. [SG90](http://www.ee.ic.ac.uk/pcheung/teaching/DE1_EE/stores/sg90_datasheet.pdf) Connection : ``` +-------+ +-----------------+ | | | | | +-+ GPIO18++ PWM(Orange) +----------+ | | ESP |---5V------+ Vcc(Red) +--------------| Servo Motor | | +---------+ GND(Brown) +----------+ | | | | | +-------+ +-----------------+ ``` ### Build and Flash Run `idf.py -p PORT flash monitor` to build, flash and monitor the project. (To exit the serial monitor, type ``Ctrl-]``.) See the [Getting Started Guide](https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/get-started/index.html) for full steps to configure and use ESP-IDF to build projects. ## Example Output Run the example, you will see the following output log: ``` ... I (0) cpu_start: Starting scheduler on APP CPU. I (349) example: Angle of rotation: -90 I (449) example: Angle of rotation: -89 I (549) example: Angle of rotation: -88 I (649) example: Angle of rotation: -87 I (749) example: Angle of rotation: -86 ... ``` The servo will rotate from -90 degree to 90 degree, and then turn back again. ## Troubleshooting Note that, some kind of servo might need a higher current supply than the development board usually can provide. It's recommended to power the servo separately. For any technical queries, please open an [issue] (https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/issues) on GitHub. We will get back to you soon.