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Though today ServoCity basks beneath a goBILDA® sky, we've been proud the past ten years to offer the designers’ prior build system: Actobotics. Ever since the sun rose on its release in 2013, Actobotics has helped us deliver on our slogan “We have the parts for your ideas!” like never before. Our fulfillment of that promise remains true as we bid farewell to Actobotics. As of June 2023, its designers are moving toward a full-throttle focus on goBILDA® so that makers and dreamers … read more

We are incredibly excited to announce that we have added goBILDA to the product lineup on ServoCity.com! goBILDA is a metric, grid-based build system designed by the same robot-crazy engineers who brought you Actobotics! It is the next evolution in robotics, rapid prototyping, and everything in-between! So what makes goBILDA so special? The Pattern! At the core of the pattern is an 8mm grid of 4mm holes. Every part, large and small, possesses this same grid pattern for 100% … read more

One of the biggest names in servos now offers lightweight linear servos. These Hitec linear servos offer up to 48.9lbs of thrust (a truly impressive number given their small form factor). The fastest ones top out at a speed of over one inch per second! Whether you are using them with an RC transmitter/receiver or a microcontroller like the Arduino, you would control them just like you would a standard servo, making them a truly plug-n-play option. Check them out here. … read more

We have been working very hard behind the scenes to revamp ServoCity.com and we are really excited to finally unveil it to you! Let's take a look at just a few of the highlights.Navigation Besides a fresh "coat of paint" we have put a lot of time and care into streamlining the site's organization and navigation to help you find the products you need faster and easier. While change can be hard when you are used to things being in a certain location we encourage you to give it a try. … read more