Hi,
My name is James and I have just joined this forum. I am new to this type of hobby but have basic electronic skills. I would like to build a pan and tilt head controlled by servos for a small camera. the camera will weigh less than 100g. I am looking at an SPT 200 and two HS-985MG servos to pan and tilt. I would like some advice on control of the servos, I would like to be able to change direction and speed. Please do help me and do not worry about treating me like an idiot!
Many thanks for all you help
James
Thanks very much for this, I am struggling a bit with the USB connection part! With the microcontroller or servo motor controller, how do I control that!? Sorry if I am being slightly slow here.
Many thanks
James
Think I have figured this bit out, it is controlled by USB from a PC, and can be programmed from here. I assume the servos would need a separate power source and should not rely on the USB power? Is it possible to have the P&T head controlled by Rx/Tx- I have a 6 channel one spare at home. Ultimately I am going to use this on the end of a mini camera crane.
Thanks again
James
Thanks very much, I think that I will order these parts and have a go at putting it together. Thanks again.
James
Hi jlreptar and welcome to the RobotShop forum!
For the camera you describe you can use the Lynxmotion Pan & Tilt kit that comes complete with servos.
In order to control the servos you will need either a USB servo motor controller, that would allow you to control the servos through a USB port, or a microcontroller that allows for more flexibility (you can either control it via USB, make it stand-alone, add sensors, etc). For the latter case, the Romeo would be a good alternative since it has the ease of use of an Arduino and can connect to servos and sensors directly.
The servomotors are R/C servo motors so thy can be directly controlled by an R/C transmitter/receiver pair.
Also, you are right, in order to control the motors trough USB port on a PC, you will need an external power source for the motors.
