does ATMEGA32L able to control 5 servo in one time?

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simpsonss
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Posted by simpsonss: Wed. May 13, 2009 - 02:07 AM
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hi all,
since from the datasheet it shows atmega32L support until 4 PWM channel. So am i able to control until 5 servo in one time?

thanks.

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Posted by Kartman: Wed. May 13, 2009 - 02:39 AM
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Yes, has been discussed many times before. You actually only need one timer - the rest is done by software. There's probably examples in the projects section.

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Posted by simpsonss: Wed. May 13, 2009 - 02:52 AM
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ok thanks.

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Posted by simpsonss: Wed. May 13, 2009 - 04:27 AM
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hi Kartman,

what i mean is let say control 5 servo with 5 different degree in one time.is it possible by just using one timer?

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Posted by Kartman: Wed. May 13, 2009 - 07:09 AM
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Again,yes

Most of the commercial boards do much the same thing.

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Posted by DanielG: Wed. May 13, 2009 - 07:30 AM
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Use only one timer. You do one servo after another. You can do 8 servos and still maintain 60hz update. All interrupt driven with no software loops.

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