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- | ===== Connector Pinouts | + | ===== Connection Diagrams and Connector Pinouts ===== |
- | All Seed Robotics models come standard with USB interface and one main interface (the main connector), with a logical interface | + | All Seed Robotics models come standard with USB interface and one main interface (the main connector), with a logical interface |
- | In addition | + | Previously |
- | Below we detail the connector types for the units. | + | Below we detail the connector types for the units and connection diagrams with the most commonly used tools. |
==== Supplying Power ==== | ==== Supplying Power ==== | ||
- | External power must **always be supplied through the main connector port** (the one with the 3 pin or 4 pin connector).\\ | + | External power must **always be supplied through the main connector port** (the one with the 3 pin or 4 pin connector |
- | **If you intend on using other interfaces for control | + | **If you intend on using other interfaces for control such as USB or Bluetooth, power must still be applied through this connector on the VDD and GND pins.** |
Acceptable voltage range is typically 9V~24V. Please refer to the documentation of your specific model for the exact voltage range accepted. | Acceptable voltage range is typically 9V~24V. Please refer to the documentation of your specific model for the exact voltage range accepted. | ||
+ | ==== Main Connector ==== | ||
- | ==== USB Connector ==== | + | **The main connector is located at the back of the unit (it's a 3 or 4 in connector). It is the via through which you command and control your unit and is the most important connection for power and control.** |
- | The USB connector | + | (connecting via USB or other means is optional, and usually intended for Diagnostics and maintenance; |
- | This connector is a standard micro-USB type connector. Once connected to the host, it will create a Virtual Serial Port. | + | |
- | For more information, | + | Please select |
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- | ==== Main Connector: One Wire Serial TTL Interface ==== | ||
- | The One Wire TTL interface enables daisy chained connection | + | ==== Connecting via USB==== |
- | This interface operates natively at 3.3V but it is tolerant | + | |
+ | The USB connector is available on the side of the unit (a small cover may need to be removed to access it).\\ | ||
+ | This connector | ||
+ | |||
+ | When connecting via USB, you must still apply power through the Main Connector as shown in the diagram below. Failure to do so will result in the Actuators not responding and the hand not moving as they will not be powered. | ||
- | This interface option is directly compatible with Robotis Dynamixel AX, MX series of servos. It can also connect to XL and XM series of servos provided you create a necessary adapter cable or board to connect | + | {{:common:connect-via-usb.jpg? |
- | {{: | + | ** As an alternative, |
+ | For more information, | ||
- | ==== Main Connector: RS485 Serial Interface | + | ==== Connecting via Bluetooth |
- | The RS485 interface | + | The Bluetooth |
- | In this mode operation on a daisy chained environment is possible. | + | The Bluetooth interface uses the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) to create |
- | This connector option | + | **IMPORTANT: |
+ | This is especially convenient for **online, wireless diagnostics** and maintenance. | ||
- | **IMPORTANT: | + | When connecting via Bluetooth, you must apply power through |
+ | Failure to do so will result in the Actuators not responding | ||
- | {{:dh4d:connector-pinout-rs485.png? | + | {{:common:connect-via-bluetooth.jpg? |
+ | By default the firmware is configured to expose the Console over Bluetooth. This means that control using the Dynamixel protocol is not enabled by default on the Bluetooth port (although it can be enabled if required).\\ | ||
+ | For more information, | ||
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