Arduino Servo Write

In this tutorial, you'll learn about Servo Write Ignores Angle Value. We cover key concepts, practical examples, and best practices to help you understand and apply this topic effectively.

The Problem

Servo.write(angle) does not move the servo to the requested angle.

Quick Fix

Wrong

#include <Servo.h>

Servo myServo;

void setup() {
  myServo.attach(9);
}

void loop() {
  myServo.write(200);  // Out of 0-180 range
  delay(1000);
}```

Servo attempts to move beyond mechanical limits. Stress and potential damage.

### Right

```cpp
#include <Servo.h>

Servo myServo;

void setup() {
  myServo.attach(9);
}

void loop() {
  int angle = constrain(200, 0, 180);
  myServo.write(angle);
  delay(1000);
  myServo.write(90);
  delay(1000);
}```

Servo moves to 180 (clamped), then 90. No mechanical stress.

## Prevention

Servo.write() accepts 0-180 degrees only. Out-of-range values are clamped. Values 544-2400 trigger writeMicroseconds() mode instead. Always constrain() angles. write(0) and write(180) may not reach full range on all servos -- calibrate with writeMicroseconds().

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## FAQ

<details style="margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden"><summary style="cursor:pointer;padding:14px 18px;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;background:#f8fafc;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;color:#1e293b">### What does write(0) do vs write(180)?</summary><div style="padding:14px 18px;color:#475569;line-height:1.7;background:#fff"><p>write(0) sends a 1 ms pulse (full left), write(180) sends a 2 ms pulse (full right). Some servos have a wider range -- use writeMicroseconds() for custom limits.</p>
<h3 id="can-i-use-writemicroseconds-directly">Can I use writeMicroseconds() directly?</h3><p>Yes. writeMicroseconds(1500) = 90 degrees. Range is typically 544-2400 us. Provides finer control than write(). Useful for custom servo models.</p>
<h3 id="why-does-my-servo-only-move-a-little">Why does my servo only move a little?</h3><p>Mechanical binding or incorrect pulse range. Calibrate by finding the min and max microseconds your servo responds to.</p>
</div></details>