Unexpected Reactions to Servo Move Commands

Hello,

I am sending servo move commands to my SSC-32 via LynxTerm. When SSC-32 receives it, the servo which is connected to the SSC-32, starts to performing strange moves. I have attached a MP4 video that I have captured after I sent "#5 P1500 " command. I have controlled the “Processor Good LED” while the servo performing moves; it was always off. Finally, my servo is a Acoms AS-16. I know SSC-32 supports only Futaba and Hitec servos but can my problem be related to this? :confused: Would you please help me about this issue?

By the way, version of the firmware: 2.03 GP

Regards,
Tabi
Video-0001.zip (445 KB)

The ssc-32 generally supports any standard type of RC servo. How are you powering the ssc-32 and the servo? ~90% of the time issues like this are caused by a poor or inadequate power source (a 9v battery cannot adequately power a servo). To get started you probably should remove the jumper connecting VL and VS, power VL with a fresh 9v battery, and power VS from a seperate ~6v power source.

Dear zoomkat,

I have connected a 7,5V-500ma power source for VL and a 4,8V-250ma for the servo. Do you think is it ok? I will test it with different power sources to be sure. Thank you for your reply.

Regards,
Tabi

Actually, I think the power source of the logic system is OK. But I will test it also with a 9V battery as soon as possible. Is there any different idea?

I’m not opening a zip file. Why not use youtube instead? Can you post an image of the wiring?

Hello,

Thank you for your reply, here is the youtube link: youtube.com/watch?v=yRgdtZ9F-fs
You can see how did I do wiring at the end of the video.

Sorry I couldn’t make out the jumper settings in the video.

So, here is the picture:

Try sending the command, then unplug the SSC-32 from the PC. Then install the servo. Does it hold position? What does it to? I can’t think of anything that the SSC-32 could be doing that would cause this. Have you tested the servo with something else? Do you have a different servo you could try? I think it’s a junk, although extremely inexpensive, servo.

I’d like to see a picture from the power end of the SSC-32…

I have tried it, unfortunately result was same. The servo performs moves like in the video. And when I cut the power of the logic system(VL, not VS) servo stops the action.

I have tested the servo with my rc car. I could not see any problem with it.

I am sorry for my bad English, did you mean you want to see the power sources? I provide energy via wall adapters. 7,5V-500ma for logic and 4,8V-250ma for the servo. If my guess is correct and you still want to see a picture, I can capture.

My only guess is the power supply for the servo is no good. Can you use the supply from the car instead?

I have connected a 9V battery for logic and a 7,5v dc adapter for the servo. It works! Thank you very much.

Chalk up another, crappy power supply causing problems, for the record. :unamused: