About this item

🤖 PCA9685 PWM / Servo Driver Module – 16 Channels 12-bit I2C

The PCA9685 module is a 16-channel PWM controller designed to drive servo motors, LEDs, or other PWM devices using an I2C interface.
It is ideal for projects requiring multiple PWM outputs with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi without using many GPIO pins.

🛡️ Features & Advantages

• 🔢 16 independent PWM channels
• 🎯 12-bit resolution (4096 steps)
• 🔌 I2C interface (configurable address)
• ⚡ 3.3V and 5V compatible
• 🔗 Daisy-chain support (up to 62 modules)
• 🧰 Ideal for servos and LEDs

📦 Technical Description

• 🧩 IC: PCA9685
• 🔢 Channels: 16
• 🎯 PWM resolution: 12-bit
• 🔌 Interface: I2C (SDA, SCL)
• ⚡ Logic voltage: 3.3 – 5 V
• 🔋 Servo power supply: up to 6 V (separate terminal)
• 🔄 PWM frequency: 40 Hz to 1000 Hz (configurable)
• 📏 Dimensions: approx. 62 × 25 mm

🛠️ Applications

• 🤖 Servo control (robots, robotic arms)
• 💡 LED control (dimming, animations)
• 🎮 Multi-output interactive projects
• 🧪 Advanced electronics prototyping
• 🏠 Home automation systems

⚠️ Usage Notes

• ❗ Use external power supply for servos
• 🔧 Check I2C address when using multiple modules
• 🛡️ Avoid overloading outputs

✨ Key Features

• 🔢 16 PWM channels
• 🎯 12-bit resolution
• 🔌 I2C interface
• 🔗 Chainable
• 📦 Ideal for servos and LEDs