Published January 16, 2024

Pan & Tilt Assembly for MG90S Servos

A 3D printed pan and tilt assembly for your MG90S servos.

BeginnerFull instructions provided8 hours279

Things used in this project

Hardware components

M2.2 10mm Self-Tapping Screws

M2.2 16mm Self-Tapping Screws

M2.5 12mm Screw

M2.2 5mm Screw

Arduino UNO

Or similar Arduino microcontroller that has 2 digital pins.

USB-A to B Cable

MG90S Servo

You only need 2 servos in total. Link on part is an 8-pack, so only order 1 of these of using the link.

Software apps and online services

Arduino IDE

3D Print Slicing App

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Screwdriver

3D Printer (generic)

Story

This 3D print turns your MG90S servos into a pan and tilt assembly that can be used for all sorts of things including cameras, animatronics, and whatever else you need to bring motion to!

Step One: Print the 3D Files

Print the 3D files attached to this project. I used 20% infill to ensure it was sturdy.

Step Two: Set Servos to Neutral Position

Hook up both of your servos to your Arduino controller (Uno or similar) and use the code at the bottom of this page to set your servos to the neutral position (90 degrees). This will ensure that when you mount them they'll have the full range of motion.

Step Three: Assemble the Assembly

Follow the order of the pictures below:

Gather all your materials.

Attach Servo to the bottom of the pan platform using M2.2 10mm Self-Tapping screws.

Attach servo to tilt base using M2.2 10mm Self-Tapping screws.

Attach Pan Platform to Pan Connector using aM2.5 12mm screw and the straight servo horn your servo came with, If you have trouble getting the screw through the whole use a self tapping screw first then remove and replace with the normal screw.

Attach Pan Platform to Pan Connector

Attach side A to the pan platform using M2.2 16mm Self-Tapping screws. Make sure to pay attention to which way the servo is facing on the platform.

Attach the title base to side A using the M2.2 5mm screw and wedge shaped horn your servo came with.

Attach side B to the pan connector, ensuring the post goes through the hole on the tilt base from the outside.

Your assembly is now complete!

Code

Set Servos to Neutral (90 Degrees)

#include <Servo.h>

//Created by Smalls on January 1 2024

Servo pan; //create servo object to control a servo
Servo tilt; //create servo object to control a servo

void setup() {
  pan.attach(9); //attaches the servo on pin 9 to the servo object
  tilt.attach(10); //attaches the servo on pin 9 to the servo object
}

void loop() {
  pan.write(90); //resets servo to neutral position
  tilt.write(90); //resets servo to neutral position
  }

Credits

Smalls

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Making stuff, breaking stuff, and learning everything I can. IG & TT: @smallswonderworks

Pan & Tilt Assembly for MG90S Servos

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Software apps and online services

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Story

Step One: Print the 3D Files

Step Two: Set Servos to Neutral Position

Step Three: Assemble the Assembly

Custom parts and enclosures

MG90S Pan and Tilt Assembly 3D Print Files

Code

Set Servos to Neutral (90 Degrees)

Credits

Smalls

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Pan & Tilt Assembly for MG90S Servos

Pan & Tilt Assembly for MG90S Servos

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Software apps and online services

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Story

Step One: Print the 3D Files

Step Two: Set Servos to Neutral Position

Step Three: Assemble the Assembly

Custom parts and enclosures

MG90S Pan and Tilt Assembly 3D Print Files

Code

Set Servos to Neutral (90 Degrees)

Credits

Smalls

Comments

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