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Re: PWM Cable Voltage

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Originally Posted by GeeTwo View Post
the white wire switches back and forth between 0V and 5V to provide a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal intended to control a servo or motor controller.

The actual pulse height (in volts) is substantially less than 5 volts when connected to certain models of motor controller.