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Summary of Contents for Robotis USB2Dynamixel
- Page 1 Closer to Real, USB2Dynamixel User’s Manual ROBOTIS CO.,LTD. www.robotis.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
１-１. Product Features ···························· 3 １-２. Product Components ·························· 4 １-３. System Requirements ·························· 4 １-４. USB2Dynamixel Connection ······················· 5 １-４-１. USB2Dynamixel Components ······················· 5 １-４-２. CONNECTING AX SERIES DYNAMIXEL ····················· 6 １-４-３. CONNECTING DX / RX SERIES DYNAMIXEL ··················· 7 １-４-４. -
Page 3: Product Introduction
This capability allows users to connect Bioloid robot’s CM 5 to a USB port or by connecting ZIG2Serial to the same port to control the robot remotely. The following pictures illustrate how to use USB2Dynamixel. ◎... -
Page 4: Product Components
Dynamixel from PC. You can download it from Homepage. (www.robotis.com) ◎ Manual This printed manual explains how to install drivers and utilities, as well as usage method for USB2Dynamixel. １-３. System Requirements ◎ PC : IBM Compatible PC (Required) SB 1.1 or higher (Required) -
Page 5: Usb2Dynamixel Connection
User’s Manual １-４. USB2Dynamixel Conne ction １ -４-１ SB2Dynamixel Components Status display Function select switch Serial connector 3P / 4P connector Status display LED : Displays power status, TxD(data write), and RxD(data read). Function select switch : Allows the selection of TTL, RX-485, or RX-232 3P connector : Connects to the AX series Dynamixel via TTL. -
Page 6: Connecting Ax Series Dynamixel
User’s Manual １-４-２. CONNECTING AX SERIES DYNAMIXEL Set the function select switch to TTL mode. Connect 3P cable to the 3P connect USB2Dynamixel amixel connector (either connected). By using the 3P cable, Dynamix el can be daisy chained. Lastly, connect Dynamixel to a power line. -
Page 7: Connecting Dx / Rx Series Dynamixel
User’s Manual １-４-３. CONNECTING DX / RX SERIES DYNAM IXEL t the function select switch to RS 485 mode. onnect 4P cable to the 4P connector USB2Dynamixel Dynamixel connector (either connected). By using the 4P cable, Dynamixel can be daisy chained. -
Page 8: Converting Usb Port To Serial Port
１-４-４. CONVERTING USB PORT TO SERIAL PORT y converting a USB port to a serial port, USB2Dynamixel can be used in a notebook or in PC that does not have a serial port. t the function select switch to RS 232 mode. -
Page 9: Pin Figure
User’s Manual １-４-５. P in Figure The following illustration shows the connector pins used in USB2Dynamixel. Users can use the pins in accordance with their need Pin Figure of MOLEX Cabl onnector 4 Pin 3 Pin Pin No. Signal Pin Figure Pin No. -
Page 10: The Methord Of Inputting Power
User’s Manual １-４-６. The metho rd of inputting power USB2Dyanmixel does not provide power to the Dynamixel. in order to drive dynamixels, the power should be provided as follow ing methords. Indivisual appropriated power supply ( eg. Ax/DX/RX series) is described at the dynamixel manuals. Tips on inputing Power (AX seriesDynamixel ) ●... - Page 11 User’s Manual Tips on inputing Power (DX/RX seriesDynamixel ) ● Input power into the last Dynamixel Divide the 1 cable, data cables, w h connector (refer to the chapter 1- -5 ). Input the positive (+) power into the cable and the negative (-) power to the 4 cable.
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Page 12: Installation
１-５. Installation １-５-１. Driver Installation < Step 1 > When USB2Dynamixel is connected to PC the following “New Hardware” dialog window will appear, here, users select “Install from a list of specific location. < Step 2 > After selecting search location, select USB2Dynamixel driver folder. - Page 13 User’s Manual < Step 5 > From the De vice Manager, check where the USB2Dynamixel driver is installed. For communication conne ction later on, remember the Port Number (COM x). < Step 6 > After checking driver information, change “Latency Timer” to 1ms. This...
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Page 14: Dynamixel Configurator Installation
User’s Manual １-５-２. Dynamixel Configurator Installation < St ep 1 > Download Dynamixel Configurator from ROBOTIS Homepage. < Step 2 > Install your PC. -
Page 15: Operation Of Dynamixel
２-１. Communication ◎ PORT Users can select port for USB2Dynamixel communication. Select the port that was chosen during the driver installation. ◎ BAUD RATE The following table shows the data value. If the baud rate error is within 3%, there will be no problem with the communication. -
Page 16: Status Display
User’s Manual ２-２. Status Display ◎ STATUS It displays the communication status. When the signal is being sent, it displays “ Sendi ng” and when the communication is completed, it displays “Ok.” ◎ ERROR When there is an error, red light will be turned on corresponding to the error. The following table shows the details of error. -
Page 17: Operation Command Input
User’s Manual ２-３. Opera tion Command Input ◎ TRAGET ID Select the iD of Dynamixel that will be operated. The ID is assigned to identify each Dynamixel. Connected Dynamixels must have unique iDs. ◎ AUTO UPDATE When A uto Update button is clicked, as soon as the value of item is changed, Dynamixel will be updated. -
Page 18: Items & Values
User’s Manual ２-４. I tems & Values In Dynamixel Configurator, there are 37 items here users can select to set Dynamixel. The following picture show s the main items. For more details, refer to the Dynamixel m anual. ◎ ID is a unique number that identifies each Dynamixel. Here, users can set the value to change the ID of Dynamixel. -
Page 19: Control Table
User’s Manual ２-５. Control Table The following table shows the address and the value range of Dynamixel. For further details, check the Dynamix el manual. Addre ss Ite m Acce ss Initial V alue 0(0X00) Mo de l Num be r(L) 1(0X01) Mo de l Num be r(H ) 2(0X02)
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