Signal mapping target is Arduino Uno pins D9, D10, and D11.
Scope
Beginner-friendly breadboard-buildable tentacle controller using one Arduino Uno, one 4 x 1.5 V AA battery holder for servo power, and exactly three servo headers.
Status
Approved
Purpose
Create a simple, copyable control circuit that lets an Arduino Uno generate three servo control signals while a separate 4 x 1.5 V AA battery holder powers the servos. The design prioritizes easy wiring, shared ground reference, and a minimal component count.
Architecture
Diagram
Key Requirements
Use a breadboard-friendly Arduino Uno rather than a custom controller board.
Provide exactly three 3-wire servo connections: signal, 5 V, and GND.
Use one shared ground between the Arduino and all servos.
Add bulk capacitance on the servo rail for startup and transient tolerance.
Keep wiring readable and beginner-friendly with clearly named nets.
Design Decisions
Use a separate 4 x 1.5 V AA battery holder for the servo rail.
Keep U1 as the controller only, with its GND tied to the battery negative.
Beginner-friendly breadboard schematic for an Arduino Uno driving exactly three servo headers from a separate 4xAA battery pack with shared ground and clear wiring labels.
Properties
Properties describe core aspects of the project.
Pricing & Availability
Distributor
Qty 1
Digi-Key
$1.84
LCSC
$2.69
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