Is there a simple way to control Dynamixel servos via RC? I know that can not be controlled via PWM directly, but is there a Dynamixel controller that can except PWM inputs? I am building a remotely operated vehicle that needs lift 3 lbs lbs on a short moment arm. I have been using two HiTech Ultra high torq robot servos in parallel but the cases keep on breaking and sync’ing them up is a pain. One MX-106T might work better if I can controll it.
And before someone asks; linear actuators would not fit in to my size constraints very well.
Thanks
Chris o
ohiorobotclub.com/
The communication protocol is entirely different, and we don’t offer any adapters. Have you considered L12 linear actuators? They are quite small. A PQ12 may even be able to do it.
Coleman,
Thank you for your feed back. I did look at the L12s I might get the power I need if I use three or four in parallel which kind of gets be back to the sync’ing up issue.
In short; worse case load I need to to lift and hold 48oz on a 8 in moment arm for 20 seconds at a time, I also need at least 120 degree of motion. Making matters more interesting my load does not want to be lifted so I need the actuator to be fast.
youtu.be/o1bDDzfqPUY The money shot is at 2:05
Right now I am looking at using two RoBoard RS-1270 instead of the two Hitech HSR-5990TG. I’m hoping the all metal case will make then less breakable, but I am not sure how to mount them. If I can squeeze an oz or two more out of the bot some where else I might use a L12 in a clamping device so i can hold the other robot better.
ChrisO
Chairman Ohio Robotics Club
