Do I need to buy hardware for this tutorial?

No. Everything runs in the browser: Circuitly simulates the board, the components and the code. Real hardware is optional if you want to rebuild the circuit afterwards.

Which components are used?

Arduino UNO board, SG90 servo motor, MPU6050 IMU. They are already available in the simulator library.

How long does it take?

About 18 minutes, intermediate level, in 4 guided steps.

What should I know before starting?

The previous tutorial in the series, “Melody with rhythm”, is enough preparation. No software install is required.

Is the code provided and checked?

The simulator checks your wiring and your code automatically at every step, and shows the commented solution if you get stuck.

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3 · Outputs & actuators

Drive a servo motor

Intermediate18 min

Goal

Sweep a servo from 0° to 180° and back.

Why it matters

The servo reads pulse width (1 to 2 ms): that is position modulation.

What you need

Arduino UNO board
SG90 servo motor
MPU6050 IMU

Nothing to buy: every component below is simulated in the browser.

Steps

01Add a servo motor on pin 9.
02Sweep the angle from 0 to 180 with a for loop.
03Leave 15 ms between each degree so the arm can follow.
04Do the return trip.

This tutorial runs inside the Circuitly simulator: your wiring and your code are checked automatically at every step.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy hardware for this tutorial?: No. Everything runs in the browser: Circuitly simulates the board, the components and the code. Real hardware is optional if you want to rebuild the circuit afterwards.
Which components are used?: Arduino UNO board, SG90 servo motor, MPU6050 IMU. They are already available in the simulator library.
How long does it take?: About 18 minutes, intermediate level, in 4 guided steps.
What should I know before starting?: The previous tutorial in the series, “Melody with rhythm”, is enough preparation. No software install is required.
Is the code provided and checked?: The simulator checks your wiring and your code automatically at every step, and shows the commented solution if you get stuck.

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