How to control servo with cheap AVR micro-controllers? Here is my Open Source PWM / Servo controllers with GPIO and serial interface

These modules allow you to control servo motors the same way Pontech.com modules do, but for MUCH less money ! They are based on an Atmel AVR 2313:

• servo/servo1.c: Generic PWM and Servo signal generator with RS232 interface.

To use the servo controller you just need to add a few components and a MAX232 for the RS232 interface (use this schematic below for example).

You'll find on the SVN Repository:

• latest source code and hex files. (older tar.gz here)
• the documentation

You can also post your questions on the forum, Atmel AVR projects on SF.net, or below.

P.S.: Why Atmel AVR and not Microchip PIC ? 'Cause: It's much faster (10 MIPS @ 10Mhz), cheaper, it has much more registers (32), more features, nicer instruction set, open tools (gcc works nicely)... Go to www.atmel.com for technical evidence. And if you need USB support, use can now use a cheap AVR2313 as a firmware only USB controller thanks to the AVR USB project !