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I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I
am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires sending it a
3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the range
of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width must be
sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or modify
for something like this. Probably not.
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Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this I
didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to
find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in
code and control it with a versiport.
Mark
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On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@...> wrote: I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I
am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires sending it a
3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the range
of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width must be
sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or modify
for something like this. Probably not.
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Sorry, that last one was a motor controller, here is a serial controlled
servo controller
Mark
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On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:52 PM, Mark Delzer <mdelzer@...> wrote: Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this I
didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to
find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in
code and control it with a versiport.
Mark
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@...> wrote:
I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I
am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires sending it a
3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the range
of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width must be
sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or modify
for something like this. Probably not.
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Crestron can't time to less than 10ms and even then its 10ms plus the a logic wave that is of indeterminant time. My intial thought on reading the post was to go with a Basic Stamp, but I didn't know of the existence of the device that Mark has come up with. I need to look at the Parallax web site more often. Lindsay --- In Crestron@..., "Mark Delzer" <mdelzer@...> wrote:
Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this
I didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to
find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in code and control it with a versiport.
Mark
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@...> wrote:
I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires sending
it a 3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the
range of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width
must be sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or modify
for something like this. Probably not.
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Parallex has some cool stuff. We used one of there sensors in a customer
garage mounted over their car that basically could detect if a car was there
or not. That way the owner could look at a panel to see if his wife was
home before he even started trying to page her or anything. The same
customer built his own little pop up flag that stuck out from the bathroom
door way whenever someone was in it so you could see if you were going ot
waste your time walking across the basement.
Mark
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On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 11:09 PM, Lindsay <lindsayc@...> wrote: Crestron can't time to less than 10ms and even then its 10ms plus the
a logic wave that is of indeterminant time.
My intial thought on reading the post was to go with a Basic Stamp,
but I didn't know of the existence of the device that Mark has come up
with. I need to look at the Parallax web site more often.
Lindsay
--- In Crestron@... <Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>, "Mark
Delzer" <mdelzer@...> wrote:
Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this
I
didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to
find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in
code and control it with a versiport.
Mark
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@...> wrote:
I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I
am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires sending
it a
3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the
range
of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width
must be
sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or modify
for something like this. Probably not.
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Second that.timing doesn't seem to be Crestron's strong point. /tr _____ From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On Behalf Of Mark Delzer Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:53 PM To: Crestron@... Subject: Re: [Crestron] Can Crestron send this kind of signal??? Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this . <> com/7jrezr I didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in code and control it with a versiport. Mark On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@aol. <mailto:stefuel%40aol.com> com> wrote: I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I
am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires sending it a
3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the range
of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width must be
sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or modify
for something like this. Probably not.
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I would try a rs-232 servo controller in the middle --- In Crestron@..., "Tim Rupp" <tim.rupp@...> wrote:
Second that.timing doesn't seem to be Crestron's strong point.
/tr
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From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On
Behalf Of Mark Delzer
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:53 PM
To: Crestron@...
Subject: Re: [Crestron] Can Crestron send this kind of signal???
Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this .
<> com/7jrezr I
didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to
find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in code and control it with a versiport.
Mark
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@aol.
<mailto:stefuel%40aol.com> com> wrote:
I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I
am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires sending it a 3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the
range of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width
must be sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or modify
for something like this. Probably not.
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Get a RS232 servo controller from one of the robotic hobbiest sites on
the internet. then send servo commands. Easier than trying to make a
pro2 send the pulses to the servo.
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--- In Crestron@..., "Tim Rupp" <tim.rupp@...> wrote:
Second that.timing doesn't seem to be Crestron's strong point.
/tr
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From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On
Behalf Of Mark Delzer
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:53 PM
To: Crestron@...
Subject: Re: [Crestron] Can Crestron send this kind of signal???
Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this .
<> com/7jrezr I
didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in code and control it with a versiport.
Mark
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@aol.
<mailto:stefuel%40aol.com> com> wrote:
I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires
sending it a 3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the
range of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width
must be sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would
like to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range
and buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection
screen. Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at
the C database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or
modify for something like this. Probably not.
I would highly recommend you look at a dedicated controller, you will get a much more predictable result. Using a Crestron controller to send pulses will result in motion similiar to my wife trying to drive my truck with a standard transmission, its going to jerk a lot, may not move at all, will stop at unpredictable points, and really make you wonder if there was a better way to get from point A to point B. A stepper motor would be less costly and would be perfect for this type of application. You'll find a lot of information for stepper motors with a google search including several controller supliers or plans to build one if you want to break out a soldering iron.
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I have found many serial servo controllers to do what I want. I'm great with
hardware but not so good with programming which is why Simpl has worked so
well for me. This project is going to force me to move on to Simpl+. For most
of you, this would be a walk in the park. For me it's like jumping in at the
deep end with lead shoes on.
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In a message dated 1/7/2009 10:55:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tomsit@... writes: --- In _Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...) , "Tim Rupp" < [email protected]> wrote:
Second that.timing doesn't seem to be Crestron's strong point.
/tr
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From: _Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...)
[mailto:_Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...) ] On Behalf Of Mark Delzer
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:53 PM
To: _Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...)
Subject: Re: [Crestron] Can Crestron send this kind of signal???
Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this _ () <_ () > com/7jrezr I
didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in code and control it with a versiport.
Mark
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@aol.
<mailto:stefuel%mailto:st> com> wrote:
I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires
sending it a 3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the
range of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width
must be sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would
like to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range
and buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection
screen. Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at
the C database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or
modify for something like this. Probably not.
>
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I would highly recommend you look at a dedicated controller, you will get a much more predictable result. Using a Crestron controller to send pulses will result in motion similiar to my wife trying to drive my truck with a standard transmission, its going to jerk a lot, may not move at all, will stop at unpredictable points, and really make you wonder if there was a better way to get from point A to point B. A stepper motor would be less costly and would be perfect for this type of application. You'll find a lot of information for stepper motors with a google search including several controller supliers or plans to build one if you want to break out a soldering iron. ****A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! ( cemailfooterNO62)
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Just out of curiosity, what will you be doing that you think requires
SIMPL+?
Mark
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On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:29 PM, <stefuel@...> wrote: I have found many serial servo controllers to do what I want. I'm great
with
hardware but not so good with programming which is why Simpl has worked so
well for me. This project is going to force me to move on to Simpl+. For
most
of you, this would be a walk in the park. For me it's like jumping in at
the
deep end with lead shoes on.
In a message dated 1/7/2009 10:55:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
tomsit@... <tomsit%40rocketmail.com> writes:
--- In _Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...<Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>)
, "Tim
Rupp" <[email protected]> wrote:
Second that.timing doesn't seem to be Crestron's strong point.
/tr
_____
From: _Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...<Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>)
[mailto:_Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...<Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>)
] On
Behalf
Of Mark Delzer
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:53 PM
To: _Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...<Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>) Subject: Re: [Crestron] Can Crestron send this kind of signal???
Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this _ ()
<_ () > com/7jrezr I
didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to
find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in
code and control it with a versiport.
Mark
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@aol.
<mailto:stefuel%mailto <stefuel%25mailto>:st> com> wrote:
I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I
am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires
sending it a
3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the
range
of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width
must be
sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would
like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range
and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection
screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at
the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or
modify
for something like this. Probably not.
I would highly recommend you look at a dedicated controller, you will
get a much more predictable result. Using a Crestron controller to
send pulses will result in motion similiar to my wife trying to drive
my truck with a standard transmission, its going to jerk a lot, may
not move at all, will stop at unpredictable points, and really make
you wonder if there was a better way to get from point A to point B.
A stepper motor would be less costly and would be perfect for this
type of application. You'll find a lot of information for stepper
motors with a google search including several controller supliers or
plans to build one if you want to break out a soldering iron.
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I'm not actually sure it does require Simpl+ but I'm unsure of how to get
started and which logic symbol or combination of symbols will do what I want.
The serial controller I'm looking at _HTTP://pololu.com/catalog/product/727_
() is what I'm looking at to control 2
servos. The two servos will be commanded to move to a total of four positions
within their rotational capacity. The rotational values from full left to full
right range from 1 to 255. They will counter rotate but work together so one
will start at position 1 and the other will start from position 255. The
second point for example will be 50 and 205. Anyone care to take a stab at
telling me how to go about this? Thanks,
Chip
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In a message dated 1/11/2009 1:02:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mdelzer@... writes: Just out of curiosity, what will you be doing that you think requires SIMPL+? Mark On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:29 PM, <_stefuel@... (mailto:stefuel@...) > wrote: I have found many serial servo controllers to do what I want. I'm great
with
hardware but not so good with programming which is why Simpl has worked so
well for me. This project is going to force me to move on to Simpl+. For
most
of you, this would be a walk in the park. For me it's like jumping in at
the
deep end with lead shoes on.
In a message dated 1/7/2009 10:55:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
_tomsit@... (mailto:tomsit@...) <tomsit%40rocketmaitomsi> writes:
--- In _Crestron@yahoogrou --- In _Cre_Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_
(mailto:Crestron@...) <Crestron%40yahoogrCrestron> , "Tim
Rupp" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Second that.timing doesn't seem to be Crestron's strong point.
>
/tr
>
_____
From: _Crestron@yahoogrou From: _Cres_Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_
(mailto:Crestron@...) <Crestron%40yahoogrCrestron>
[mailto:_Crestron@ [mailto:_Crestron@<W_Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_
(mailto:Crestron@...) <Crestron%40yahoogrCrestron> ] On
Behalf
Of Mark Delzer
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:53 PM
To: _Crestron@yahoogrou To: _Crestron@yahoo_Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...) <Crestron%40yahoogrCrestron>
> Subject: Re: [Crestron] Can Crestron send this kind of signal???
>
Taking a SWAG here...maybe something like this __
() (_ () )
<__ () (_ () ) > com/7jrezr I didn't read through the details too much but it would be a lot easier to
find a servo controller that Crestron can control than to try to write in
code and control it with a versiport.
Mark >
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM, stefuel2 <stefuel@aol.
<mailto:stefuel%mailto:stef<stefuel%25mailto><WB> com> wrote:
> I'm working on a project that I'd like to control through Crestron. I
am trying to control a digital motor (servo) that requires
sending it a
3-6 VDC pulse for positioning. This 3-6 VDC pulse width is in the
range
> of 1.0mS to 2.0mS with 1.5mS being mid travel. This pulse width must be
sent every 20mS (50 times a second) for smooth operation. I would
like
to use a slider to select anywhere within the pulse width range
and
buttons for selecting a spacific pulse width settings. If you must
know, I'm designing my own variable masking front projection
screen.
Why do I always do stuff the hard way??? I should have looked at
the C
database. Prehaps there's a module in there that I could use or
modify
for something like this. Probably not.
> >
>
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I would highly recommend you look at a dedicated controller, you will
get a much more predictable result. Using a Crestron controller to
send pulses will result in motion similiar to my wife trying to drive
my truck with a standard transmission, its going to jerk a lot, may
not move at all, will stop at unpredictable points, and really make
you wonder if there was a better way to get from point A to point B.
A stepper motor would be less costly and would be perfect for this
type of application. You'll find a lot of information for stepper
motors with a google search including several controller supliers or
plans to build one if you want to break out a soldering iron.
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steps!
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What I'm trying to do is to add variable top and bottom masking to my
existing 4:3 aspect ratio front projection screen. I want to use this serial servo
controller along with two multi-turn (4 turn) sail winch servos.
The servos will be connected to 1-1/4 dia. rollers that the black felt
masking material will be attached to which will allow me to mask the un-used
portion of the screen when viewing HD material. I have the mechanics of the
project all worked out but it would be a understatement to say that serial control
is my weak point so I'll take all the advice I can get. My one and only
serial project was about a year ago. It cost me a couple of fists full of hair and
a couple of weeks to make work. That was to gain control of my APC Smart UPS
that in my HT equipment rack. Are there easier ways to get some of my
projects done? Sure but this is how I learn.
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In a message dated 1/24/2009 7:56:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cfm@... writes: Looks like all that does is take positioning commands and puts attached servos to the appropriate positions. It uses 3 byte commands, \xFF\xYY\xZZ where YY is the servo number and ZZ is the position. Don't think you'd need more than an SIO to drive this puppy... - Chip P.S. Looks like a lotta fun... --- In _Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...) , stefuel@... wrote:
I'm not actually sure it does require Simpl+ but I'm unsure of how
to get started and which logic symbol or combination of symbols will do what I want. The serial controller I'm looking at __HTTP://pololu.HTTP://pololHTTP://polol_ () (_ () ) is what I'm looking at to control 2 servos. The two servos will be commanded to move to a total of four positions within their rotational capacity. The rotational values from full left to full right range from 1 to 255. They will counter rotate but work together so one will start at position 1 and the other will start from position 255. The second point for example will be 50 and 205. Anyone care to take a stab at telling me how to go about this? Thanks,
Chip
In a message dated 1/11/2009 1:02:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mdelzer@... writes:
Just out of curiosity, what will you be doing that you think requires
SIMPL+?
Mark
On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:29 PM, <_stefuel@.._st
(mailto:stefuel@ > wrote:
I have found many serial servo controllers to do what I want. I'm great with
hardware but not so good with programming which is why Simpl has
worked so well for me. This project is going to force me to move on to
Simpl+. For most
of you, this would be a walk in the park. For me it's like
jumping in at the
deep end with lead shoes on.
>
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Looks like all that does is take positioning commands and puts attached servos to the appropriate positions. It uses 3 byte commands, \xFF\xYY\xZZ where YY is the servo number and ZZ is the position. Don't think you'd need more than an SIO to drive this puppy... - Chip P.S. Looks like a lotta fun... --- In Crestron@..., stefuel@... wrote:
I'm not actually sure it does require Simpl+ but I'm unsure of how
to get started and which logic symbol or combination of symbols will do what I want. The serial controller I'm looking at _HTTP://pololu.com/catalog/product/727_ () is what I'm looking at to control 2 servos. The two servos will be commanded to move to a total of four positions within their rotational capacity. The rotational values from full left to full right range from 1 to 255. They will counter rotate but work together so one will start at position 1 and the other will start from position 255. The second point for example will be 50 and 205. Anyone care to take a stab at telling me how to go about this? Thanks,
Chip
In a message dated 1/11/2009 1:02:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mdelzer@... writes:
Just out of curiosity, what will you be doing that you think requires
SIMPL+?
Mark
On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:29 PM, <_stefuel@..._
(mailto:stefuel@...) > wrote:
I have found many serial servo controllers to do what I want. I'm great with
hardware but not so good with programming which is why Simpl has
worked so well for me. This project is going to force me to move on to
Simpl+. For most
of you, this would be a walk in the park. For me it's like
jumping in at the
deep end with lead shoes on.
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That should be a cool project. Let us know how it turns out.
I wish I had a couple of fists full of hair to pull out...
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On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 9:48 PM, <stefuel@...> wrote: What I'm trying to do is to add variable top and bottom masking to my
existing 4:3 aspect ratio front projection screen. I want to use this serial
servo
controller along with two multi-turn (4 turn) sail winch servos.
The servos will be connected to 1-1/4 dia. rollers that the black felt
masking material will be attached to which will allow me to mask the un-used
portion of the screen when viewing HD material. I have the mechanics of the
project all worked out but it would be a understatement to say that serial
control
is my weak point so I'll take all the advice I can get. My one and only
serial project was about a year ago. It cost me a couple of fists full of
hair and
a couple of weeks to make work. That was to gain control of my APC Smart UPS
that in my HT equipment rack. Are there easier ways to get some of my
projects done? Sure but this is how I learn.
In a message dated 1/24/2009 7:56:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cfm@...
writes:
Looks like all that does is take positioning commands and puts
attached servos to the appropriate positions. It uses 3 byte
commands, \xFF\xYY\xZZ where YY is the servo number and ZZ is the
position.
Don't think you'd need more than an SIO to drive this puppy...
- Chip
P.S. Looks like a lotta fun...
--- In _Crestron@yahoogroupCrest_ (mailto:Crestron@...) ,
stefuel@... wrote:
I'm not actually sure it does require Simpl+ but I'm unsure of how
to get
started and which logic symbol or combination of symbols will do what I want.
The serial controller I'm looking at __HTTP://pololu.HTTP://pololHTTP://polol_
()
(_ () ) is what I'm looking at to
control 2
servos. The two servos will be commanded to move to a total of four positions
within their rotational capacity. The rotational values from full left to full
right range from 1 to 255. They will counter rotate but work together so one
will start at position 1 and the other will start from position 255. The
second point for example will be 50 and 205. Anyone care to take a stab at
telling me how to go about this? Thanks,
Chip
In a message dated 1/11/2009 1:02:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mdelzer@... writes:
Just out of curiosity, what will you be doing that you think requires
SIMPL+?
Mark
On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:29 PM, <_stefuel@.._st
(mailto:stefuel@ > wrote:
I have found many serial servo controllers to do what I want. I'm great
with
hardware but not so good with programming which is why Simpl has
worked so
well for me. This project is going to force me to move on to
Simpl+. For
most
of you, this would be a walk in the park. For me it's like
jumping in at
the
deep end with lead shoes on.
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