DS3218 20 kg metal gear servo with ESP32
Supply 5-6.8 V
Bus GPIO
Pins and ESP32 wiring
| Pin | Role | ESP32 pin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GND | Ground | GND | Black or brown wire. Also connect to the ESP32 GND |
| VCC | Power | 3V3 | Red wire. 5 to 6.8 V from a separate supply rated 3 A or more, not the ESP32 |
| SIG | Input (the ESP32 drives it) | D25 | White or orange wire. 50 Hz PWM, 0.5 to 2.5 ms |
Suggested wiring for the 30-pin ESP32 DevKit, avoiding flash, input-only and strapping pins. BoardPilot checks it for you as you wire.
Starter code (Arduino)
void setup() { pinMode(25, OUTPUT); } // SIG
void loop() {
digitalWrite(25, HIGH);
delay(500);
digitalWrite(25, LOW);
delay(500);
}
Sources
- DSServo DS3218 datasheet, Supply 4.8 to 6.8 V; pulse 500 to 2500 µs
Try it in 3D in BoardPilot
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