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Insert the 8-pin socket from the top side of the PCB in SMC01A the area indicated U1, and solder. On one side of the socket is a notch that should be aligned with the notch on the PCB drawing.
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Next, add the tantalum capacitor C2. You may need to SMC01A bend the leads to make them straight so that they will fit. The capacitor is polarized, which means it must only go in one way. Make sure the side labeled with a “+”...
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DB9 serial SMC01A to 5V port connector (off C2+) 4.7k to serial control input (’2’) Bold circles indicate pads that are connected 2N2222 to 5V, which you can use to ground (’-’) with the circuit shown on the left The above diagram shows a simple circuit for connecting the motor controller to a PC serial port.
This motor controller interface protocol is compatible with other Pololu serial devices such as our servo controller, so you can control multiple Pololu serial devices on a single line.
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To control additional motors, you can connect multiple motor controllers to the same serial line. The motor controller is compatible with the Pololu Servo Controller, so you can control an almost unlimited number of motors and servos with one serial line. Because of its small size, the motor controller can fit almost any robot design.
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