Servo 5.1KG Standard DSS-P05 (DFRobot) - SER0020

Features

• High torque output up to 4.5kg·cm at 6V.
• Approximately 180° rotation range.
• Standard PWM control interface.
• Wide operating voltage from 4.8V to 6.0V.
• Fast response speed for smooth movement.
• Compact and lightweight construction.
• Suitable for continuous repetitive motion.
• Compatible with Arduino Servo library and other servo controllers.
• Ideal for robotics, automation, and educational projects.
• Reliable operation over a wide temperature range.

Principle of Operation

The DSS-P05 is a closed-loop servo motor containing a DC motor, reduction gearbox, position feedback potentiometer, and internal control circuitry. The controller continuously compares the desired shaft position, received as a PWM signal, with the actual shaft position measured by the potentiometer.

If a position error exists, the motor rotates until the requested angle is reached. This feedback system provides accurate positioning, stable holding torque, and repeatable motion for robotic and automation applications.

Applications

• Robot arms
• Biped and humanoid robots
• Pan-tilt camera systems
• Robotic grippers
• RC vehicles and aircraft
• Educational robotics
• Automation mechanisms
• Animatronics
• Mechanical linkages
• DIY electronics projects

Pinout

Wiring

The servo requires three connections: power, ground, and a PWM control signal from the microcontroller.

Library Required

• Arduino Servo Library

Simple Arduino Example

#include <Servo.h>

Servo myServo;

void setup() {
  myServo.attach(9);
}

void loop() {
  myServo.write(0);
  delay(1000);

  myServo.write(90);
  delay(1000);

  myServo.write(180);
  delay(1000);
}

Specifications

Resources

• Arduino Servo Library: https://docs.arduino.cc/libraries/servo/
• Servo Library Reference: https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/libraries/servo/
• Arduino IDE: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software