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SoftwareBitBang cabling and connectors

Giovanni Blu Mitolo edited this page Sep 5, 2018 · 6 revisions

Low power unshielded servo connector

A male servo connector (composed by 3 pins with 2.54mm pitch) is economical, easily available and often suitable for both signalling and power supply if applied in low power applications.

Pinout:

  • PJDL input/output signal (white or yellow)
  • Unregulated power supply (red)
  • Ground (black)
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Low power unshielded servo wire

Female 24-20AWG "servo wire" can be used although its cable size and length must be carefully selected taking in consideration the overall application's power supply requirements and selected components' maximum rating.