please explain how to get a timed pulse.
this is a question in response to DVDdoug statement "a precisely-timed pulse" in "What parts do I need to use the Arduino Uno to power a servomotor?"
got told to start a new thread. ok? i do not know why a new thread has to be started to get an answer to DVDdoug statement.
This library allows an Arduino board to control RC (hobby) servo motors. Servos have integrated gears and a shaft that can be precisely controlled. Standard servos allow the shaft to be positioned at various angles, usually between 0 and 180 degrees. Continuous rotation servos allow the rotation of the shaft to be set to various speeds
The following command sets the precise timing:
writeMicroseconds()
Description
Writes a value in microseconds (uS) to the servo, controlling the shaft accordingly. On a standard servo, this will set the angle of the shaft. On standard servos a parameter value of 1000 is fully counter-clockwise, 2000 is fully clockwise, and 1500 is in the middle.
mightyruler:
please explain how to get a timed pulse.this is a question in response to DVDdoug statement "a precisely-timed pulse" in "What parts do I need to use the Arduino Uno to power a servomotor?"
got told to start a new thread. ok? i do not know why a new thread has to be started to get an answer to DVDdoug statement.
This is a link to the other thread to save anyone searching for it What parts do I need to use the Arduino Uno to power a servomotor? - Project Guidance - Arduino Forum
The reason I (and others) suggested you start your own thread was that your question is very different from the title of the other thread and the other thread had already died out of its own accord.
In the other thread you said you want to generate a 20MHz pulse but you haven't mentioned that here.
What do you mean by a precisely timed pulse? Do you mean a pulse that is triggered at 12 noon every day? or a pulse that is triggered in response to something else that happens - such as a machine pressing a switch?
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Mention of a servomotor makes me suspect that what you want to output is a standard 20ms hobby servo control signal, but the rest of your post includes details that seem inconsistent with that so I can't be sure. You need to explain more clearly what you're trying to do - I suggest you give details of the device the pulse will be sent to.
I think mrburnette answered my question, and will have to look else where for my project.
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