Remote Arduino Servo Control via Node.js and VS Code Port Forwarding 💡

Control your Arduino-connected servo from anywhere using a Node.js server and VS Code’s port forwarding.

Features

• Real-time servo control via Socket.IO
• Node.js backend connected to Arduino via USB
• Access your server remotely through VS Code port forwarding [Public]
• Simple setup, no extra cloud cost

Prerequisites

• Arduino Uno + servo [PWM digital pin ~9 for signals] connected to your laptop via USB
• Node.js installed on your laptop
• VS Code with Port Forwarding enabled

Setup and kick off

1. Connect Arduino and Upload Servo Code

   • The servo script is saved within the [servoscript\servoscript.ino]
   • Upload the script onto arduino uno
   • Test it through the Serial port with commands ("l","r","c")

2. Install serialport

   npm i socket.io serialport

   or just do

   npm i

3. Start Node.js Server

   node server.js

4. Forward the Server Port in VS Code

   • Open VS Code
   • Use the port forwarding feature
   • Forward your local server port (e.g., 3000) to a public port

5. Access Your Server Remotely - Open the forwarded URL in your phone or any remote device to control your servo.

Security Considerations

• This setup exposes your server over the internet — do not expose sensitive ports or services.
• Add authentication in your Node.js app to restrict access if you plan to share your URL.

Boom 💣

Thats all we need to control the servo from anywhere! Have Fun.. 😜😁