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Dynamixel XM430-W350-T
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I am using an Arduino Uno (version 1.8.10) with a Dynamixel Shield to control the dynamixel servo motor on Windows 10. I have both ‘Dynamixel2Arduino’ and ‘DynamixelShield’ libraries installed.
Although I am able to upload the code with no problems, when I switch the UART switch to the dynamixel position and I turn on the shield, the Dynamixel does not execute any of the example codes. I can see that when I turn on the power on the shield, the dynamixel LED blinks once, but then nothing happens.
When I control the dynamixel using U2D2 with Dynamixel Wizard everything works fine, it is just when I try to control it with the arduino.
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I tried the ‘current_position_mode.ino’ and ‘led.ino’ example codes from the DynamixelShield library, and none of them worked.
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Thank you for your reply! Yes, I already checked the ID and baudrate, but the dynamixel still does not execute the example code you mentioned.
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@francisco.goncalves
Upload your code and screenshot of the DYNAMIXEL Wizard 2.0 control table.
I will check,
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@Yogurt_Man Thank you! Here is the code and the screenshot:
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/* NOTE: Please check if your DYNAMIXEL supports Current-based Position Control mode
* Supported Products : MX-64(2.0), MX-106(2.0), All X series(except XL-320, XL430-W250)
*/
#include <DynamixelShield.h>
#if defined(ARDUINO_AVR_UNO) || defined(ARDUINO_AVR_MEGA2560)
#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
SoftwareSerial soft_serial(7, 8); // DYNAMIXELShield UART RX/TX
#define DEBUG_SERIAL soft_serial
#elif defined(ARDUINO_SAM_DUE) || defined(ARDUINO_SAM_ZERO)
#define DEBUG_SERIAL SerialUSB
#else
#define DEBUG_SERIAL Serial
#endif
const uint8_t DXL_ID = 1;
const float DXL_PROTOCOL_VERSION = 2.0;
DynamixelShield dxl;
//This namespace is required to use Control table item names
using namespace ControlTableItem;
void setup() {
// put your setup code here, to run once:
// For Uno, Nano, Mini, and Mega, use UART port of DYNAMIXEL Shield to debug.
DEBUG_SERIAL.begin(115200);
// Set Port baudrate to 57600bps. This has to match with DYNAMIXEL baudrate.
dxl.begin(57600);
// Set Port Protocol Version. This has to match with DYNAMIXEL protocol version.
dxl.setPortProtocolVersion(DXL_PROTOCOL_VERSION);
// Get DYNAMIXEL information
dxl.ping(DXL_ID);
// Turn off torque when configuring items in EEPROM area
dxl.torqueOff(DXL_ID);
dxl.setOperatingMode(DXL_ID, OP_CURRENT_BASED_POSITION);
dxl.torqueOn(DXL_ID);
}
void loop() {
// put your main code here, to run repeatedly:
// Set Goal Current using RAW value
dxl.setGoalCurrent(DXL_ID, 200);
dxl.setGoalPosition(DXL_ID, 350.0, UNIT_DEGREE);
// Print present current
delay(500);
DEBUG_SERIAL.print("Present Current(raw) : ");
DEBUG_SERIAL.println(dxl.getPresentCurrent(DXL_ID));
delay(5000);
// Set Goal Current 3.0% using percentage (-100.0 [%] ~ 100.0[%])
dxl.setGoalCurrent(DXL_ID, 3.0, UNIT_PERCENT);
dxl.setGoalPosition(DXL_ID, 0);
// Print present current in percentage
delay(500);
DEBUG_SERIAL.print("Present Current(ratio) : ");
DEBUG_SERIAL.println(dxl.getPresentCurrent(DXL_ID, UNIT_PERCENT));
delay(5000);
}
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Hi @francisco.goncalves You should change the operating mode to current based positiom mode (Operating Mode(Address 11). But it is strange that you failed to set Operating Mode. Can you try to change the mode at Wizard 2.0 and upload the code?
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Hi @Yogurt_Man , I tried to do that but it did not fix the problem, do you have any other ideas of what might be the issue?
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It should be the board problem probably. Is the Arduino board or shield alive?
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Yes, they are both working, I even replaced the Arduino board, but I have the same issue.
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What power are you putting in? SMPS or battery?
says if you are dividing a power source ( using external power source), you should get a power cap out but as you had seen the LED on when turning on the board, it might not be an issue. After all is not working, shield might be the problem one unfortunately.
Thank you @Yogurt_Man
Yes, I checked that as well. I might just end up ordering a new shield, because I cannot find what the problem is.
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Generally speaking, the libraries are installed under a subfolder at home/user/Arduino/libraries/ along your set location at Preference.
Therefore, before ending up orderng new product, check out your Skechbook location at Preference (File > Preferences > Setting > Sketchbook location).
The surely confirm what problem is , delete your current Arduino and dynamixel dependent libraries then reinstall everything at the latest with default setup.
Current versions (as of 20 June)
- Dynamixel2Aruduino v0.6.0
- DynamixelShield Library v0.2.6
If it does not work out your issue, probably either your board or interface is defective for some reasons.
Hoping this make it work.
Have you tested the basic scanning example included in the DYNAMIXEL2Arduino Library?
Running this example will quickly show us if the problem might only be a simple misconfiguration, or if there is something else preventing communication with the DYNAMIXEL.
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Thank you for your suggestion, this is what I got from running that example. So, the Dynamixel was not found.
This does sound like it could be an issue with the Shield.
You mentioned that you were considering ordering a replacement shield as you suspected this one could be dead. I would recommend submitting your unit for RMA Service so that it can be evaluated and repaired or replaced if needed.
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