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servomechanism
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ser·vo·mech·a·nism  (sûrv-mk-nzm)
n.
1. A feedback system that consists of a sensing element, amplifier, and servomotor, used in the automatic control of a mechanical device.
2. A self-regulating feedback system or mechanism: "We do not need to know in detail how the minute chemical servomechanisms of the muscles operate in order to move our arms" (Harper's).


servomechanism [ˈsɜːvəʊˌmɛkəˌnɪzəm ˌsɜːvəʊˈmɛk-]
n
(Engineering / Electrical Engineering) a mechanical or electromechanical system for control of the position or speed of an output transducer. Negative feedback is incorporated to minimize discrepancies between the output state and the input control setting
servomechanical  [ˌsɜːvəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl] adj

servomechanism
a closed-circuit feedback system used in the automatic control of machines, involving an error-sensor using a small amount of energy, an amplifier, and a servomotor dispensing large amounts of power. Also called servo. — servomechanical, adj.
See also: Automation
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Noun1.servomechanism - control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
control system - a system for controlling the operation of another system
Translations
servomechanism [ˈsɜːvəʊˌmɛkəˌnɪzm] nservomeccanismo


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The board inside the kit features two push buttons, four LEDs, eight connectors for RC servos and nine connectors for the Digilent PMOD peripheral modules, including H-bridges, ADCs, and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), speakers, switches, converters for easy connection to RS-232, servo motors and more.
 
 
 
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