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===== Connection Diagrams and 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 and connection diagrams with the most commonly used tools. | Below we detail the connector types for the units and connection diagrams with the most commonly used tools. | ||
- | ==== About 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 ==== | ||
- | ==== Main Connector: One Wire Serial TTL Interface ==== | + | **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 One Wire TTL Serial interface enables daisy chained connection of multiple units. | + | (connecting via USB or other means is optional, and usually intended for Diagnostics and maintenance; |
- | This interface operates natively at 3.3V but it is tolerant to 5V or higher voltages making it compatible with virtually all devices operating at TTL level. | + | |
- | This interface | + | Please select the type of interface |
- | It is important to note that this connection uses only 1 wire for DATA, which means a special adapter is required to control the line switching between RX and TX.\\ | + | |
- | The most common adapters and connection methods are shown below. | + | * [[common:connectioninterface_TTLOnewire|One Wire TTL interface]] |
- | + | * [[common:connectioninterface_Fullduplex_TTL|Full Duplex | |
- | __**Robotis USB2Dynamixel and SMPS2Dynamixel: | + | |
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- | {{:common:connect-using-usb2dyn.jpg? | + | |
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- | __**Xevel Labs USB2AX: | + | |
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- | {{:common:connect-using-usb2ax.jpg? | + | |
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- | __**Connect to an existing Dynamixel Servo Chain or Dynamixel based Robot: | + | |
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- | {{:common:connect-to-existing-dynamixel-chain.jpg? | + | |
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- | __**Connector pinout for TTL signal level interface: | + | |
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- | ==== Main Connector: RS485 Serial | + | |
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- | The RS485 interface uses a differential pair to operate in half duplex mode. | + | |
- | In this mode operation on a daisy chained environment is possible. | + | |
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- | This connector option is directly compatible with Robotis MX, RX series of servos. It can also connect to XM series of servos provided you create a necessary adapter cable to connect them (the XM series uses a different connector, but the signal levels/ | + | |
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- | **IMPORTANT: | + | |
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- | __**Robotis USB2Dynamixel and SMPS2Dynamixel: | + | |
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- | __**Connecting to an existing Dynamixel Servo Chain or Dynamixel based Robot: | + | |
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- | __**Connect to an RS485 converter: | + | |
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- | The diagram below is generic: it is designed in a way to suit all major RS485 converters.\\ | + | |
- | If you have any question regarding connection to your specific converter, please contact support@seedrobotics.com and we'll be happy to assist you. | + | |
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- | When selecting an RS485 converter, please observe the maximum baud rate of the converter. Bear in mind the default communication speed on the main port is 1Mbps. While it is possible to reduce it to a much lower value (115.2/ | + | |
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- | __**Connector pinout for RS485 signal level interface: | + | |
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This connector is a standard micro-USB type connector. Once connected to the host, it will create a Virtual Serial Port. | This connector is a standard micro-USB type connector. Once connected to the host, it will create a Virtual Serial Port. | ||
- | When connecting via USB, you must still apply power through the Main Connector as shown in the diagram below.\\ | + | 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. |
- | Failure to do so will result in the Actuators not responding and the hand not moving as they will not be powered. | + | |
- | **IMPORTANT:** you can connect via USB even if your unit is already connected via any of the other ways shown above. | + | {{:common:connect-via-usb.jpg? |
- | {{: | + | ** As an alternative, |
- | By default the firmware is configured to expose the USB Console over USB. This means that control using the Dynamixel protocol is not enabled by default on the USB port (although it can be enabled if required).\\ | ||
For more information, | For more information, | ||
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**IMPORTANT: | **IMPORTANT: | ||
- | This is especially convenient for **online diagnostics** and maintenance. | + | This is especially convenient for **online, wireless |
When connecting via Bluetooth, you must apply power through the Main Connector as shown in the diagram below.\\ | When connecting via Bluetooth, you must apply power through the Main Connector as shown in the diagram below.\\ | ||
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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).\\ | 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, | + | For more information, |
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