following the link will provide you with the info you need.
you need to open a new window in the IDE and upload the code to the ATOM.
you need to use the Debug tools to see what the PS2 is doing.
Although im saying all this, im still not convinced this is even needed. We just need more info from you to establish the issue.
When i ask you to change the ssc to 38.4 you questioned it, rather than confirmed you have changed it.
i think from all the info i have got from you’ is that the problem is the connection between the BB and the SSC. the reason i think this is is that you never clearly answered my question about the sounds coming from the board. What sounds does the Board make when you power it up, turn on ps2 etc.?? only tell me what its doing… not what it doesn’t do.
Can you post a clear image of the cable from the BB and the ssc, and also provide the connections shown in the code you have used.
Im not familiar with those new PS2 level shifters and whether the receiver LEDs have changed in there reactions so i cant be sure if one steady LED and one Blinking LED is correct? (need others help here)
I bought them together but they come like this
the PS2 controller with the receiver in one box and the board that i connect the receiver in another pack. but they came together.
ok cool thanks for the videos.
The connection between the two boards is fine. The botboard makes the correct sound that has been programmed to it.
you could try programming the ATOM with that code snipped to see whats happening. Info on that can be found in that link i posted.
The LED on the Botboard is indicating power is good to that board. and the LED on the SSC is flickering very fast, meaning its received data and is waiting for initiation from the PS2.
Once the SSC has received this data it will not flicker any more until it next receives data. but its getting that PS2 working for this to happen…
it does seem that the PS2 is at fault here and im starting to feel sympathetic towards these issues you are having as it seems to be one problem after another…
But here is the holy grail of all electronic issues… Power!
seeing that all the connections seem ok and that the atom is programmed correctly and is working as expected i can only assume that that you are powering both boards and the PS2 receiver from that 6v battery.???
Correct me if im wrong there…? i cannot make out if you have a separate power supply for VS and VL
If im correct then it might be better to change your powering options to something more acceptable like:
Also…
The software switches the controller to analogue mode and some controllers need to be put into analogue mode manually by pushing the button on the controller.
Ok well it would seem that testing the ps2 with the code is the only solution I can think of.
The code has nothing to do with the phoenix code, ssc or anything else except the ps2. Please follow the instructions and guidelines in the ps2 tutorial so its done just right.
Based on the values on the screen, your PS2 is working correctly. When you change any of the inputs (for example the pad on the left side) you will see the values change (analog input). Therefore the connection and setup is working well. The next step is to ensure you upload the correct walking code to the board, ensure you have it physically setup properly (power, jumpers etc.) Also, since you are likely using an SSC-32 servo controller, ensure it’s powered and set correctly. If you have issues, please provide a few clear images of the electrical setup between the Bot Board and the SSC-32.
Im pretty sure you have a V2 Controller and been sent a V1 Receiver. They are not compatible…
Why a new version of the PS2 was ever released i dont know
especially since they look almost identical with the exception of the logo being curved more on the controller and the color change in the receivers ps2 LEDs. A more obvious change would have saved issues like this.
Of cause… This is a only true if v1RX -v2TX are not compatible…
It seems you have an older PS2 receiver (one green and one red LED). Did you purchase a separate receiver? Note that the new PS2 transmitter does not work with the old PS2 receiver, although they look the same. The “old” transmitter has a very flat Lynxmotion sticker, while the new one has a sticker with rounded edges.
how come I bought it from Lynxmotion and they came in the same box. and also I have another PS2 receiver with 2 red LED not green and red.
These what I have
the long PS2 receiver with 2 red LED i bought it separately
the other one come with the PS2 controller that shown in the pic
what I have connected already is the last one that i bought
Hello
I just wanna say that I really appreciate all the effort that u spend it writing all the instruction and posting all the helpful tips.
the Hexapod is working now and im so happy. I really learned a lot from u guys and from this form.
