Digital Servo Shield for Arduino Compatible with Dynamixel AX

The Digital Servo Shield for Arduino provides dedicated hardware control for Dynamixel AX smart servos. Designed for makers, educators, and robotics hobbyists, it streamlines wiring and bus communication for complex multi-actuator builds. It is ideal for driving robotic arms, hexapods, and other articulated mechanisms directly from an Arduino.

Dynamixel AX compatibility

This shield is built specifically to drive Dynamixel AX series digital servos from an Arduino platform. It bridges the microcontroller and smart actuators to facilitate precise motion control.

Half-duplex UART control

The board manages communication through a half-duplex UART bus architecture. This enables reliable bi-directional data exchange over a shared signal line.

Daisy-chain networking support

Connected AX servos can be networked in a daisy-chain layout. This arrangement significantly reduces wiring complexity across multi-jointed robot assemblies.

Seven servo channels

The shield features seven onboard servo channels for flexible cable routing. It allows you to distribute multiple actuator lines easily across your project.

Downloads & documentation

• Product wiki (DFRobot)