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... ... @@ -1,51 +1,61 @@ 1 -{{stepNavigation previousStepURL="https://w ww.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-electronics/" nextStepURL="https://www.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-frame-lid/" pageTitle="A4WD3 Wheeled - Wiring"/}}1 +{{stepNavigation previousStepURL="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-electronics/" nextStepURL="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-frame-lid/" pageTitle="A4WD3 Wheeled - Wiring"/}} 2 2 3 3 (% style="width:710px" %) 4 -|(% colspan="2" style="text-align:center" %)**A4WD3 Wiring Diagrams** 5 -|(% colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://www.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/ROVER-A4WD3-Wiring-Diagrams-RC.png"/}}|(% style="height:30px; vertical-align:middle" %)**Radio Controlled (RC) / Bridged** 6 -|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %) 7 -|(% colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://www.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/ROVER-A4WD3-Wiring-Diagrams-Autonomuous.png"/}}|(% style="height:35px; vertical-align:middle" %)**Microcontroller / Bridged** 8 -|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %) 9 -|(% colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://www.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/ROVER-A4WD3-Wiring-Diagrams-Mecanum.png"/}}|(% style="height:35px; vertical-align:middle" %)**Microcontroller / Independent** 10 -|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %) 4 +|(% colspan="2" style="text-align:center" %)**Radio Controlled (RC) / Bridged** 5 +|(% colspan="2" %)((( 6 +Both motors on the left side are wired to one channel of the Sabertooth motor controller, and both motors on the right side are wired to the other. This ensures motors on the same side receive the same signal ("skid steering"). The Sabertooth's onboard BEC powers the RC receiver. 11 11 8 +Not Connected 9 + 10 +* 4x Encoders 11 +* Two of three XT30 connectors 12 +))) 13 +|(% colspan="2" %){{lightbox image="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/ROVER-A4WD3-Wiring-Diagrams-RC.png"/}} 14 +|(% colspan="2" style="text-align:center" %)**Microcontroller / Bridged** 15 +|(% colspan="2" %)((( 16 +Both motors on the left side are wired to one channel of the Sabertooth motor controller, while both motors on the right side are wired to the other. This ensures motors on the same side receive the same signal ("skid steering"). The Sabertooth's BEC can be used to power a microcontroller up to ~~1A. If additional current is needed, consider using a spare XT30 split off from the main battery to power the microcontroller and disconnect the 5V (red) cable from the BEC. 17 + 18 +Optional Connections 19 + 20 +* 4x Encoders 21 +* Second XT30 to power microcontroller 22 +* Third XT30 connector 23 +))) 24 +|(% colspan="2" %){{lightbox image="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/ROVER-A4WD3-Wiring-Diagrams-Autonomuous.png"/}} 25 + 26 +{{warningBox warningText="CAUTION: Before powering the motors, ensure they rotate in the same direction on each side. If the wiring between the motors and the Sabertooth was done correctly, the motors on each side of the robot should rotate in the same direction.<br><br>If the front and rear motors rotate in opposite directions however, the track which connects them will cause them to stall and burn very quickly! If you are at all uncertain, it is safest to remove the sprockets and test the motors. If they rotate in opposite directions, the wiring to the Sabertooth needs to be corrected. 27 +"/}} 28 + 12 12 (% style="width:710px" %) 13 13 |(% colspan="3" style="text-align:center" %)**Sabertooth 2 x 12A** 14 -|(% colspan="1" rowspan="8" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://w ww.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/Sabertooth-2x12-PinOut.png"/}}|(% style="width:35px" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Positive Input (6-24V / 30V Absolute Max)15 -|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Negative Input 31 +|(% colspan="1" rowspan="8" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/Sabertooth-2x12-PinOut.png"/}}|(% style="width:35px" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Positive Input (6-24V / 30V Absolute Max) 32 +|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Negative Input / GND 16 16 |[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)M1A / M2A Outputs 17 17 |[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)M1B / M2B Outputs 18 18 |[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Positive Output 5V (Max 1A) 19 -|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Negative Output 36 +|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Negative Output / GND 20 20 |[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Signal 1 Input (S1) 21 21 |[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Signal 2 Input (S2) 22 -|(% colspan="3" style="width:350px" %)Complete information available [[HERE>>https://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x12]] 39 +|(% colspan="3" style="width:350px" %)((( 40 +Details regarding the DIP switches can be found on the next page. 23 23 24 -(% style="width:710px" %) 25 -|(% colspan="3" style="text-align:center" %)**Sabertooth 2 x 12A Radio Control (RC)** 26 -|(% colspan="1" rowspan="8" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://www.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/Sabertooth-2x12-RC-PinOut.png"/}}|(% style="width:35px" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Positive Input (6-24V / 30V Absolute Max) 27 -|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Negative Input 28 -|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)M1A / M2A Outputs 29 -|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)M1B / M2B Outputs 30 -|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Positive Output 5V (Max 1A) 31 -|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Negative Output 32 -|[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Green.png"]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)RC Input #1 or Forward (PWM) 33 -|[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)RC Input #2 or Turn (PWM) 34 -|(% colspan="3" style="width:350px" %)Complete information available [[HERE>>https://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x12]] 42 +Complete information available [[HERE>>https://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x12]] 43 +))) 35 35 36 36 (% style="width:710px" %) 37 -|(% colspan="3" style="text-align:center" %)**Gear Motor (36GP-5 55-27-EN)**38 -|(% colspan="1" rowspan="6" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://w ww.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/36GP-555-27-EN-Wiring.PNG"/}}|(% style="vertical-align:middle; width:35px" %)[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Red.png"]]|Motor Positive46 +|(% colspan="3" style="text-align:center" %)**Gear Motor (36GP 540-51-EN)** 47 +|(% colspan="1" rowspan="6" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/36GP-555-27-EN-Wiring.PNG"/}}|(% style="vertical-align:middle; width:35px" %)[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Red.png"]]|Motor Positive 39 39 |[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Black.png"]]|Motor Negative 40 -|[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Yellow.png"]]|Encoder Negative 49 +|[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Yellow.png"]]|Encoder Negative / GND 41 41 |[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-White.png"]]|Encoder Positive (5V) 42 42 |[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Red-Soft.png"]]|Encoder Output 1 (Hall Effect) 43 43 |[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Gray.png"]]|Encoder Output 2 (Hall Effect) 53 +|(% colspan="3" style="width:350px" %) 44 44 45 45 (% style="width:710px" %) 46 46 |(% colspan="3" style="text-align:center" %)**RC Receiver (RadioLink R8EF)** 47 -|(% colspan="1" rowspan="7" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://w ww.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/R8EF-PinOut.PNG"/}}|(% style="vertical-align:middle; width:35px" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Positive Input & Distribution (5-6V)48 -|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Negative Input & Distribution 57 +|(% colspan="1" rowspan="7" style="width:350px" %){{lightbox image="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-wiring/WebHome/R8EF-PinOut.PNG"/}}|(% style="vertical-align:middle; width:35px" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Positive Input & Distribution (5-6V) 58 +|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Negative Input / GND & Distribution 49 49 |(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Channel #1 (SBUS Optional) 50 50 |(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-White.png"]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Channel #2 (PPM Optional) 51 51 |(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Red-Soft.png"]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Channel #3 ... ... @@ -52,4 +52,4 @@ 52 52 |(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Gray.png"]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Channel #4 53 53 |(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:[email protected]||alt="SQUARE-Green.png"]]|(% style="vertical-align:middle" %)Channel #5 54 54 55 -{{stepNavigation previousStepURL="https://w ww.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-electronics/" nextStepURL="https://www.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-frame-lid/" pageTitle="A4WD3 Wheeled - Wiring"/}}65 +{{stepNavigation previousStepURL="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-electronics/" nextStepURL="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/rover-kits/a4wd3-wheeled/a4wd3-wheeled-quickstart/a4wd3-wheeled-frame-lid/" pageTitle="A4WD3 Wheeled - Wiring"/}}