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Guide Contents
Guide Contents
Overview
Assembly
Shield Connections
Pins Used
Connecting other I2C devices
Powering Servos / PWM
Adding a Capacitor to the thru-hole capacitor slot
Connecting a Servo
Adding More Servos
Stacking Shields
Addressing the Shields
Using the Adafruit Library
Install Adafruit PCA9685 library
Test with the Example Code:
If using a Breakout:
If using a Shield:
If using a FeatherWing:
Connect a Servo
Calibrating your Servos
Converting from Degrees to Pulse Length
Library Reference
setPWMFreq(freq)
Description
Arguments
Example
setPWM(channel, on, off)
Description
Arguments
Example
Using as GPIO
FAQ
Can this board be used for LEDs or just servos?
I am having strange problems when combining this shield with the Adafruit LED Matrix/7Seg Backpacks
With LEDs, how come I cant get the LEDs to turn completely off?
Downloads & Links
Files
Schematic
Fabrication Print
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