Can sequential servo movements for a single servo be placed in a single command to the ssc-32? The application for this would be for a single servo performing several movements from a single command. An example would be for using a servo to operate a trigger or a momentary switch from a single command. The servo would need to move to a specified position, then return to the origional position, all via a single command to the ssc-32.
Look at the GP firmware. This has the exact functionality you are asking for. The new update for the SEQ will make setting it up easy. The firmware info is on the SSC-32 product page, scroll to the bottom of the page.
Trying to keep things simple, would a command string like below sent to the ssc-32 work for a trigger pull? Assume the #5 servo is at P1000 to start with. Would the below string sent to the ssc-32 cause the servo to quickly move to the servo to the p1600 position, then wait at the p1600 for 500ms, then quickly move back to the p1000 position?
No the #5p1600t500 can be interupted by the #5p1000 command. There must be a delay before you send the #5p1000 command. Taking advantage of the general purpose firmware and creating a sequence will work as it has pauses in it. But sending this as one command will not work.
I’ll look at adding the pauses in external software vs tinkering with the firmware (aka if it ain’t really broke, don’t break it by trying to fix it).
Is the SEQ update release date known yet Jim?
Hey Zoomy,
You’re not really fooling with the firmware. I mean the GP firmware is identical to the normal firmware with one exception. The 12 servo hexapod sequencer in the normal firmware is relaced with two general purpose sequencer engines that uses the EEPROM socket to hold sequences. It may be overkill for this application, but the functionailty is there.
Laurent told me Monday that one more week will do it. He’s usually not wrong. Next week should do it.
Thats cool… Been looking for the EEPROM to fit but the 24LC32P doesnt seem to be available in the U.K. Is there an alternative?