2 DOF Short Pan And Tilt Servos Bracket

The 2 DOF Short Pan and Tilt Servo Bracket is a precision-machined aluminum bracket kit that gives your robotics projects two degrees of freedom — horizontal panning and vertical tilting — using two standard hobby servos. Whether you're building a camera turret, sensor scanner, robotic head, or humanoid joint, this versatile bracket provides the rigid, professional-grade mechanical foundation you need.

The bracket is constructed from lightweight aluminum with an elegant matte-finish coating that resists scratches and adds a clean, professional appearance to your build. Despite its sleek design, the aluminum construction is strong enough to handle the loads typical in hobby robotics, including the weight of cameras, distance sensors, IMUs, and small actuators.

This is a short-form pan-and-tilt design, meaning the assembly is compact and low-profile, making it ideal for applications where space is limited. The two servos mount perpendicular to each other — one providing horizontal pan rotation and the other providing vertical tilt rotation — giving you full 2-axis aiming control.

The bracket is engineered to fit standard-size hobby servos with 40 × 20 × 36 mm dimensions, including popular models like the MG995, MG996R, Hitec HS-322, HS-422, Futaba S3003, and Parallax standard servos. This wide compatibility means you can choose the right servo for your torque and speed requirements.

Beyond cameras and sensors, this bracket also functions as a structural joint for humanoid and biped robots — making it ideal for shoulder, hip, and knee joints in walking robot designs. Builders often use multiple brackets together to create multi-DOF robotic arms and legs.

The kit ships unassembled, giving you the satisfaction of building your own mechanism — and a deeper understanding of how it works. Bearings, screws, and all mounting hardware are included; servos must be purchased separately.

What's in the Kit

• 2 × Aluminum Bracket Plates (pan and tilt sections)
• 1 × Bearing for smooth rotation
• 1 × Set of Mounting Screws and Hardware
• Servo mounting accessories

Important: This kit does NOT include servos. You must purchase two compatible standard-size servos separately.

Specifications

• Type: 2 Degrees of Freedom (DOF) Pan and Tilt Bracket
• Material: Aluminum with matte coating
• Form Factor: Short / compact design
• Servo Compatibility: Standard hobby servos sized 40 × 20 × 36 mm, including:
  • MG995 / MG996R (Metal gear, high torque)
  • Hitec HS-322 / HS-422
  • Futaba S3003 and equivalents
  • Parallax standard servos
  • Most standard-size hobby servos
• Axes of Motion: 2 (Pan + Tilt)
• Includes: Bearings, screws, and mounting hardware
• Assembly: Unassembled kit
• Servos Included: No — sold separately

Applications

Sensor and Camera Mounting

• Camera Pan/Tilt Turrets – Mount webcams, GoPros, or small action cameras
• Wireless Camera Systems – FPV and surveillance camera platforms
• Ultrasonic Sensor Scanner – Build a "radar-like" obstacle scanner for robots
• IR Sensor Aiming – Position IR distance sensors or thermal sensors
• LIDAR / ToF Sensor Mounts – Aim time-of-flight sensors for mapping
• Solar Tracker Platforms – Build sun-following solar panel mounts

Robotics

• Humanoid Robot Joints – Use as shoulders, hips, or knees in biped designs
• Biped Walking Robots – Critical joint components for two-legged robots
• Robotic Arms – Building blocks for multi-DOF manipulator arms
• Animatronic Heads – Bring puppets and robotic characters to life
• Educational Robotics – Excellent teaching platform for servo control and kinematics

Other Uses

• Laser Pointer Turret – Build an automated laser aiming system
• Pet Toys – Servo-controlled interactive toys for cats and dogs
• Antenna Tracking – Automatically aim directional antennas
• Telescope Mounts – Small motorized telescope or spotting scope platforms
• Maker & Hobbyist Builds – Versatile mechanical foundation for countless projects

Compatible Controllers (Sold Separately)

This bracket can be controlled with virtually any servo-capable platform:

• Arduino Uno / Nano / Mega with built-in Servo library
• Raspberry Pi with PCA9685 PWM driver
• ESP32 / ESP8266 with PWM output or PCA9685
• PCA9685 16-Channel I2C Servo Driver (recommended for multi-servo projects)
• Dedicated servo controllers like Pololu Maestro
• RC receivers for radio-controlled aiming