Milkrobot (#378)

* first draft

* fixed code section

* calibration

* fix broken link

* fixing missing parts
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# Equipping a microservo with Crocodile clips
## Materials
* Cutting pliers or wire cutter
* Tape (masking, duct tape, and/or packing tape)
* 3 crocodile clips, yellow, red and black.
* 1 micro servo 9g (SG90)
### ~ hint
If you are running a class or activity, you should consider preparing all servos before hand.
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## Using a microservo with the @boardname@
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## The easy way: Alligator/Crocobile Clip to Male Jumpers #hintconnection
The easiest way to connect a servo to the @boardname@ is to use cables that have an **Alligator/Crocobile clip** on one end
and a **Male jumper (pig tail)** on the other end. You can purchase bundles of such cables from various electronic resellers.
and a **Male jumper (pig tail)** on the other end. You can purchase bundles of such cables from various electronic resellers or easily build yours as show below.
## Custom connection
https://youtu.be/XtzsydSTXEg
If you are running a class or activity, you should consider preparing all servos before hand.
### Materials
* 1 Crocodile clip cable
* 1 male (pig tail) cable
* Cutting pliers or wire cutter
* 1 shrink wrap cables and a lighter
Simple cut the cables, strip them, thread the cables together and cover with the shrink wrap.
### ~ hint
It is very **important** to ensure that there is a good connection between the 2 cables.
If the connection is weak, the microservo will not receive enough current and it will not work.
**If you have access to a soldering iron, we strongly recommend to solder this connection.**
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## Direct connection
You can also connect your crocodile clips directly to the servo.
## Materials
* Cutting pliers or wire cutter
* Tape (masking, duct tape, and/or packing tape)
* 3 crocodile clips, yellow, red and black.
* 1 micro servo 9g (SG90)
### Step 1: cutout the connector

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* 1 Milk Carton **without a screwable cap**
* 2 Coffee stiring wood sticks
* 2 Straws
* 2 clothespin (optional, can be replaced by glue)
### Electronics
* 1 @boardname@, battery holder and 2 AAA batteries
* 3 Crocodile clips
* 3 Crocodile clips to pigtail cables
* 1 micro servo 9g SG90
### Tools
* Scissors that can cut cardboard
* Hol puncher (scissors will work too)
* Hole puncher (scissors will work too)
* Glue gun
![Materials](/static/mb/projects/milk-jar-robot/materials.jpg)