Adafruit 16-Channel PWM / Servo HAT for Raspberry Pi -Mini Kit
The Raspberry Pi is a wonderful little computer, but one thing it isn’t very good at is controlling DC Servo Motors – these motors need very specific and repetitive timing pulses to set the position. Instead of asking the Pi Linux kernel to send these signals, pop on this handy HAT! It adds the capability to control 16 Servos with perfect timing. It can also do PWM up to 1.6 KHz with 12 bit precision, all completely free-running.
For use with Raspberry Pi Model Zero, A+, B+, Pi 2 or Pi 3 (any Pi with 2×20 header) can be used with the Model A or B if you use a tall 2×13 header instead of the included 2×20.
The Adafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo HAT will drive up to 16 servos or PWM outputs over I2C with only 2 pins. The on-board PWM controller will drive all 16 channels simultaneously with no additional Raspberry Pi processing overhead. What’s more, you can stack up to 62 of them to control up to 992 servos – all with the same 2 pins!
Best of all, we even have a Python library you can use, so you’ll be up and running instantly, to make your robotic creation come to life. The Adafruit PWM/Servo HAT is the perfect solution for any project that requires a lot of servos or PWM outputs! Please check out our detailed tutorial for lots more information including diagrams, schematics, installation instructions and more
- Weight (unsoldered HAT only): 14g / 0.03 lbs.
- Datasheet, schematic, PCB files, and Fritzing object available from the product tutorial
Please note! This kit does not come with Raspberry Pi, servos, or required 5V power supply.
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