Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Channel Count | 8 or 16 Channels (Selectable) |
| Compatibility | Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32 |
| Supported Servos | SG90, MG995, MG996R, and standard PWM servos |
| Control Interface | I2C / TWI Protocol |
| I2C Address Range | 0x40 to 0x4F (Configurable via jumpers) |
| Power Supply Input | 5V to 6V DC External Power |
| PWM Resolution | 12-bit (4096 steps) |
| Operating Frequency | Fixed at 50Hz for standard servos |
| PCB Dimensions | 68mm x 24mm x 14mm |
| Mounting Holes | 4 x 3mm diameter corners |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value for learning robotics
Bought this for a university project. It handles 8 SG90 servos without any jitter. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the soldering points for the power header are a bit close together, requiring careful work.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exactly as described
Fast shipping and the product matches the description perfectly. The ability to chain multiple boards via I2C is a huge plus for expanding projects later. Very satisfied with this purchase.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and stable
I've tested several servo drivers, and this YwRobot board is very stable. The PWM signal is clean, resulting in smooth servo movement. Highly recommended for anyone building camera gimbals or robotic arms.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good performance, runs slightly warm
The module performs well under load. When driving 16 high-torque servos simultaneously, the voltage regulator gets quite warm, but it hasn't failed yet. Just ensure you have some airflow in your enclosure.
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for my hexapod robot
This driver module works flawlessly with my Arduino Mega. I am controlling 12 MG995 servos for a hexapod project, and the external power supply feature ensures the servos get enough current without resetting the microcontroller. The I2C library is easy to use.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to set up
As someone new to electronics, I was worried about the wiring. However, the labels on the PCB are clear, and there are plenty of tutorials online for the PCA9685 chip this uses. Got it running in under 30 minutes.
Q: Can I power the Arduino from this servo driver board?
A: It is generally not recommended to power the Arduino directly from the servo driver's V+ line due to noise and voltage spikes from servos. Please power the Arduino separately or via USB, and connect only the Ground and I2C lines to the driver.
Q: Is the 16-channel version physically larger than the 8-channel one?
A: No, both versions share the same PCB footprint. The 16-channel capability is often determined by how the headers are populated or if two chips are onboard; please check the specific product images for header count.
Q: Do I need to install a specific library for Arduino?
A: You can use the widely available 'Adafruit PWM Servo Driver' library or generic PCA9685 libraries found in the Arduino Library Manager. They are fully compatible with this hardware.
Q: What is the maximum current this board can supply to the servos?
A: The board itself does not limit the current significantly; the limit depends on your external power supply and the gauge of wires used. We recommend a 2A to 3A power adapter for 8 high-torque servos.
Q: Can this board control both SG90 and MG995 servos at the same time?
A: Yes, the module is compatible with any standard 5V PWM servo, so you can mix SG90 and MG995 models on the same board provided your external power supply can handle the total current draw.
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