User`s manual

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Product User’s Manual – SC08A

5. INSTALLATION (HARDWARE)

SC08A is designed to control 8 channels of RC servo motor. Following steps will guide user

in using SC08A. The controller can either be a microcontroller with UART interface or PC

desktop/Laptop with UC00A.

5.1 Setting up SC08A

1. Servos are typically powered by independent power source ranging from 4.8V to 9V

(standard is 4.8V to 6.0V). The power source should be connected to blue terminal

block shown as figure below. Over supply voltage may spoil the servo motor!

• Servo power indicator LED (orange) will light on if the power source is

connected correctly.

• The power source should be able to provide several ampere of current if many

servos are expected to have loading simultaneously.

2. User must ensure the power source is connected correctly before plug-in servo to

SC08A. Servo cable may be plugged to any servo channel on SC08A. When

connecting servos, be careful because the servo header pins (connector) are not

polarized and it is possible to plug in a servo backwards. ENSURE the connection of

servo is correct; else the servo may destroyed. The function of each pin is being label