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Brand	-
Category	Electronic Components / Maker DIY / Development Boards & Control Boards
Origin	-
Chip Model	PCA9685
Control Interface	I²C / TWI
PWM Channels	16
Logic Voltage	3.3V / 5V
Servo Voltage Range	5V - 6V (External Power Recommended)
Max Current per Channel	25mA
PWM Frequency	24Hz - 1526Hz
I2C Addressable	Yes (62 unique addresses)
Board Dimensions	67mm x 26mm x 14mm
Weight	25g

5 reviews

Anonymous

Apr 09, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Easy to integrate

Plug and play with the Adafruit library. Controlled 12 servos simultaneously without jitter.

Anonymous

Mar 18, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Solid performance

Does exactly what it says. Wish the terminal blocks were included for power input, but soldering was easy.

Anonymous

Mar 12, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Bought 5 for our workshop

Reliable boards for student projects. Durable pins and clear labeling on the PCB.

Anonymous

Mar 05, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Good value but needs external power

Great board for the price. Just remember not to power servos directly from the Pi GPIO. Used external 5V and it runs smooth.

Anonymous

Feb 04, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for my hexapod

Worked flawlessly with my Raspberry Pi. The I2C connection is stable and the library support is excellent.

5 FAQ

Q: Is this compatible with 3.3V logic?

A: Yes, the board supports both 3.3V and 5V logic levels.

Q: What library do you recommend?

A: We recommend the Adafruit PCA9685 library for Arduino and Python.

Q: Can I stack multiple boards?

A: Yes, you can stack up to 62 boards using address jumpers.

Q: Can it drive high torque servos?

A: It controls the signal only. Ensure you have an adequate external power supply for high torque servos.

Q: Does it come with headers?

A: Yes, the board comes with pre-soldered pin headers ready for breadboard use.

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