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Re: Motor suggestions for rubiks cube scrambler

In an attempt to help you navigate the thicket of material you will probably find written about this, and similar subjects, I'd like to point out something.

I think I'm correct when I say that "servo" is a *use* for a motor, not a type of motor.

All sorts of motors (including stepper motors) can be used to implement a servo function.

If you keep this distinction in mind, it will probably save you a lot of grief as you wade through what has been written by folks who didn't know about the proper use of the term "servo" (and who enthusiastically mix apples with oranges when giving advice (they are trying to be helpful, but ...)).

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