Summary
In this chapter, you learned how to use RC servos, DC motors, BLDC motors, and stepper motors with your Arduino and the Arduino motor shield. We wrote example code using the Servo and Stepper libraries that are built into the Arduino IDE. You now have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different actuator choices and can choose the right one for every aspect of your next robotics project.
After learning a lot about using the Arduino Uno for the core robot functionalities (sensing and acting), the next chapter will focus on the key features of other commonly used Arduino boards and why they can be the right choice for your robot.
