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What's_nitro? · 07.13.2008, 11:09 PM

PWM = Pulse Width Modulation. It's the type of digital signal that servos use to determine their position. Basically you have a set pulse frequency, and all it does is vary the length of the pulses.

POT = Short for "Potentiometer" = A variable resistor. Like a volume control.

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What's_nitro? Soldermaster Extraordinaire Offline Posts: 4,529 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plymouth, MA, USA	07.13.2008, 11:09 PM PWM = Pulse Width Modulation. It's the type of digital signal that servos use to determine their position. Basically you have a set pulse frequency, and all it does is vary the length of the pulses. POT = Short for "Potentiometer" = A variable resistor. Like a volume control.