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Servocenter usb 4.1 servo controller
Designed for projects requiring simple to complex RC servo control, including robotics, animatronic heads and other animatronics, special effects, scaled simulations, performance and sequencing options for musicians, automation and motion control applications, interactive displays, and more.
Each ServoCenter module allows simple, logical control of the seek position and seek speed of up to sixteen connected servos independently and simultaneously, and up to 16 ServoCenters may be chained together to control up to 256 RC servos, with completely independent movement, from only one USB or serial port. This independent control scheme allows one servo to move to a position slowly, while another is moving to a different position at a faster speed.
The independent control of both servo position and speed makes the ServoCenter controllers especially useful for applications such as robotics, animatronics, motion control, automation, retail displays, and other areas where independent or coordinated fluid servo motion is desired.
16 servo channels (individually configurable as extra digital outputs)
16 dedicated digital input/output channels, individually configurable
8 dedicated analog input channels
Control position, speed, and seek-time of all servos simultaneously
Control up to 16 RC servos per board
Control or sense up to 16 I/O device channels per board
Daisy-chain up to 16 boards for 256 servos, 256 digital I/O channels, and 128 analog inputs from one USB or serial port
Preset storage capability allows the saving and loading of up to 64 preset servo position & digital I/O configurations
Presets can be loaded instantly or cross-faded for smooth transitions
Built-in configurable smoothing algorithm for more natural motions
Scaled and percentage motion commands allow max, min, and startup position for motion programming/complex calibration
Absolute & relative position commands allow programming flexibility
Configuration information saved even when powered off
User upgradeable firmware; always have the latest features/updates
Bootloader allows users to create and upload their own firmware
Fully programmable via either USB or DB9F serial connectors
Jumper settings allow for flexible configuration and control options
ActiveX and Win32 DLL allows for rapid, powerful program development; create complex control applications easily
Multiple baud rates supported (9600, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps)
Equipped with Type B USB connector, male and female DB9 connectors
Receive commands from both USB and serial RS232 devices
Virtual COM port feature allows simple USB communication
Supports USB, RS-232 serial, and TTL logic-level serial control
Simple yet robust serial protocol supports both ASCII and binary protocol modes, allows easy adaptation to specific needs
Analog input channels can be read in either 8-bit or 10-bit resolutions
On-board regulator supports both 4.8v/6.0v servo supply voltages
Over-current and over-temperature protection
On-board pads allow for external and/or battery power supply
Digital I/O channels have configurable internal pull-up resistances
Digital I/O channels provide power supply pins for connection to external digital I/O modules
Analog Input channels provide power supply pins for connection to external analog input modules
* Manuals on CD and/or download
* Programming Guide on CD and/or download
* Programming Examples on CD and/or download
* Drivers on CD and/or download
* Programming Components on CD and/or download
* 3.775" x 3.55" x 1.0" (9.6cm x 9.0cm x 2.5 cm)
* 9-pin IBM style RS232 DCE 3-pin TTL serial
* 9-pin IBM style RS232 DTE 3-pin TTL serial
* 3-pin standard universal RC servo connector
* 3-pin digital I/O, 3-pin analog I/O (ground, +5V, signal)
* Minimum 1A, 7.5VDC-15VDC power supply
* Power jack 2.1mm x 5.5mm male, center positive
