DIY Servo Project - Create your own servo using any motor of your choosing
This servo uses an Arduino Nano as a controller, and a Pololu MD01B as a motor driver. The prototype uses a Banebots P60 gearbox (planetary gearing) mated to an RS555 motor. Substitute any 12V motor of your choosing. For example, a 12V windshield wiper motor (worm gear) would work, or smaller hobby robotics motors.
Video of latest gear driven MRE in action: http://youtu.be/2uWNyV8dUlA
Older video of bearing plate mounted MRE in action: http://youtu.be/V_V_hvIjvC8
Bill of Materials (BOM): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlOm0VEWX2qMdGIxMThxUHNPeFVPeEotaU9RSDRENGc&usp=sharing
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