28830 Parallax Inc, 28830 Datasheet
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... Consult your servos’ documentation for voltage limits and current requirements. Do not exceed 7.5 VDC input. Copyright © Parallax Inc. Web Site: www.parallax.com Forums: forums.parallax.com Sales: sales@parallax.com Technical: support@parallax.com Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) Office: (916) 624-8333 Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: (888) 512-1024 Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... The PSCU is shown here connected to a USB cable, two servos, one connected to channel 0 and the other connected to channel 14 and a 7.2V R/C battery back. The 7.2V R/C battery pack provides power for the servos. Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) Note: you may v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... The PSCU is shown here connected to a Board of Education, two servos, one connected to channel 0 and the other connected to channel 14 and a 7.2 V R/C battery back. The 7.2 V R/C battery pack provides power for the servos. Copyright © Parallax Inc. Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... Similarly, if your servo strains when the pulse width is set to 1250 you should reduce this value as needed to prevent the servo from straining. Copyright © Parallax Inc. Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... PSCU. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ' Serial Data I/O pin ' Constant for 2400 baud ' temporary variable ' Find and get the version ' number of the PSC. ' Serial Data I/O pin ' Constant for 2400 baud ' temporary variable Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... Within the WRservo subroutine the new pw is sent and the position is polled five times, once per second. A DEBUG command is used to format the reply and print window for you to view. Copyright © Parallax Inc. Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... Servo Enable command (below) this channel will no longer refresh even if the PSCU is reset or power is cycled. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ' Serial Data I/O Pin ' Constant For 2400 Baud ' Temporary Variable (Array) ' Serial Data I/O Pin ' Constant For 2400 Baud Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... Note: The PSCU must be reset after this command is sent or power must be cycled to activate the change. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ' Serial Data I/O Pin ' Constant For 2400 Baud ' Serial Data I/O Pin ' Constant For 2400 Baud ' Temporary Variable (Array) Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... CR STOP Copyright © Parallax Inc. ' Channel ' Pulse Width Value ' Serial Data I/O Pin ' Constant For 2400 Baud ' Serial Data I/O Pin ' Constant For 2400 Baud ' Temporary Variable (Array) Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... Note: Networking/Daisy-chaining of PSCU modules is not supported when using a USB connection. For USB control you will need a separate USB port for each unit and all units will be set to Port Mode 0. Copyright © Parallax Inc. Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... Propeller, thereby disabling the Propeller chip from being programmed or identified. You can still communicate serially whether the jumper is installed or not. Jumper Installed Module Dimensions Copyright © Parallax Inc. Jumper Not Installed Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...
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... Parallax customers and employees. You can often find fast answers to questions by searching previous posts or posting your question to the appropriate forum. Propeller Servo Controller USB Schematic Schematic PDF is available for download from the 28830 product page at www.parallax.com. Copyright © Parallax Inc. Propeller Servo Controller USB (#28830) v1.0 8/24/2009 Page ...