I see in the doc that the PicoSwitch and BattleSwitch can be controlled by the SSC-32. Given that the logic is OFF/ON/verify the commands should be very siimple.
So since I don’t have a SSC-32 does anyone know what other Laptop connected (USB/rs232) devices could support the PicoSwitch and BattleSwitch? Do we understand the serial commands to support it?
Could a Mini SSCII or the Parallax Servo Controller USB (28823).
The reason I mention them is that I have extras.
Thanks,
kc
I don’t have these switches, but you probably just plug the switch 3 wire connector into your servo controller where a servo 3 wire connector would go. To operate the switch, send a far left servo command for one switch state, and a far right servo command for the other switch state.
Yes, the Pico and battle switches can be used by an ssc or radio reciever - my geuss is it should work with any other servo controllers as long as they have the three wire connectors.
I have the Pico switch in operation now. It’s running off the SEE Mini SSC II.
After power up the switch is on after the controller centers the ‘servo’.
After some experimentation I found that from servo neutral (127 on this equipment) I could move the servo to 35 (counter clockwise) that would switch it off. From 35 to 127 the switch will come on.
I had no luck with the switch with movements clockwise from 127 at different ranges in up to 254 and back.
The Pico can handle up to a 60w light bulb and the BattleSwitch is rated higher.
Next up is the Battleswitch.
Sounds like the switch is operating some what like it should (on/off). I didn’t see anything that indicated what the on/off break point servo position is. It will probably operate pretty much the same with most servo controllers as the pulse ranges are pretty much the same.
And I’ve have the BattleSwitch running off of my Mini SSCII (Scott Edwards Electronics).
I have my laptop running Perl with the Edwards DLL. Perl program opens the ports and 'moves the servo’ and switches the BattleSwitch on and off.
If I move the servo from 120 to 135 the switch goes off.
If I move the servo from 130 to 115 the switch goes on.
It works better with a delay in the code else my laptop pushes the 15 point range too quickly for the mini to follow.
I didn’t test completely and stopped when I had code that switched the BattleSwitch so you may find that you could tighten up the numbers or find other numbers or ranges that triggered the switch.
And the testing above is for SC - S1 switch. There is and SC - S2 (single pole, double throw) on the same relay. I’m not an electrical engineer (but I play one on this forum) but I believe that means the S2 is hot when S1 is not.
Thanks!
If you are a DIY type, you may want to look at the below sites for info on making your own switches.
uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/rc-sw.htm
uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/rc-sw4.html
