I just get a SSC-32U to make an arm robot.
I tried to connect with “Sequencer Utility”. But it seems like an error shows up. It is written: “Please cycle the power and try again”
I actually have no power supply for it. Except the USB cable provide with. I read that it isn’t enough to power it.
As a noobie, I don’t know what to take as power supply. Could you advice me ?
If it is enough power to connect it and communicate with. how can i resolve my problem?
The SCC-32U is connected to the port COM3 and it’s baudrate is 9600. I tried to change it for 115200. I also, updated the baudrate in the Sequencer utility. But the same message appears.
Thank you for your help !
And excuse my bad english
Welcome to the forum ! Well, checking the user manual, I see that the platform can be powered and connected to the computer via USB without any problem.
When the board is connected to a computer via USB, the onboard USB to serial chip will bepowered and your computer will be able to detect it and install the drivers. The USB does nothowever power the the main ATmega chip, so it must be powered separately through VS1 orVL.
Now, on the data transfer speed, on the main product page you will find the following:
The default baud rate for the SSC-32U is 9600, not 115200
For more information on how to connect and use the software, please refer to this video:
I see that the platform can be powered and connected to the computer via USB without any problem.
So I should be able to connect it, and update his firmware for example.
The default baud rate for the SSC-32U is 9600, not 115200
I know. I meant that i tried changing the baud rate of the card and the program (to correspond). But I still have the message: “Please cycle power and start again”. Then, I lost connection with the card.
I can’t even get the firmware version.
As @RoboCS mentioned (well, quoted from the SSC-32U manual), the board is not powered by the USB port, only the USB interface receives power. This is by design to ensure proper separation from the USB power and the RC servomotor power / on-board electronics. Anyway, USB ports (2.0 & lower) cannot provide enough power for RC servomotors reliably anyway.
Make sure you have at least 6 V DC on the VS1 screw terminal input to power the electronics and on-board regulators. Make sure you have jumpers on VS1=VS2 (both) but none on VS=VL.
I connected it to the card, and connect the usb to my computer. Now it works. I can communicate with. And my servos work as well.
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2000 mA (or 2 A) power supply should be enough for a small amount of RC servomotors in most cases. Just make sure to use 6 V DC so as to not damage your RC servomotors with over-voltage.
With our articulated arms (such as the AL5D) we typically recommend at least 3.5 A (@ 6 V DC).
Not sure if I understand this correctly, but the manual does specify that power on VL/VS is required for the board to function. The USB power only power the USB interface chip allowing your computer to detect its presence and install drivers. You can read more about this on page 15 of the SSC-32U manual.
No problem! We are glad you are up and working. Good luck with your project!
