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24	24	= Specifications =
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26	26	* Continuous current per connector: 3A (max)
27		-* Built-in USB to serial (FTDI Virtual COM Port chip)
	27	+* Built-in USB to serial (V1.0 & 1.1 FTDI / V1.2 CH340)
28	28	* Built-in 5V regulator
29	29	* Built-in 3.3V regulator
30	30	* USB Type-C connector
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51	51	(1) XT60 Connector for 6V-12V main external power input (Refer to the Voltage section of the [[LSS - Specifications>>doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-specifications.WebHome]] page for more information on LSS operating voltage.).
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53		-(2) USB 5V power input which powers the FTDI chip and the Bee socket (if no 6V-12V external power input is connected). It doesn't power the servos nor the Arduino.
	53	+(2) USB 5V power input which powers the Serial chip and the Bee socket (if no 6V-12V external power input is connected). It doesn't power the servos nor the Arduino.
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55	55	(3) USB 5V/On-board regulator 5V auto-switching stage. USB is the primary power source for the 5V bus. This means that if both USB and an external power supply are connected, USB will be automatically chosen to power the 5V bus.
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57	57	(4) Arduino Vin and GND pins. Arduino Vin is connected to the external power supply through a Schottky diode.
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59		-**FTDI**
	59	+**Serial Chip**
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61		-The FTDI chip is powered with, either the USB 5V or the onboard 5V regulator through a 6V-12V external power supply via the XT60 connector. If both USB and an external power supply are connected, USB will be automatically chosen to power the FTDI chip.
	61	+The serial chip is powered with, either the USB 5V or the onboard 5V regulator through a 6V-12V external power supply via the XT60 connector. If both USB and an external power supply are connected, USB will be automatically chosen to power the serial chip.
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63	63	**Arduino**
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136	136	(2) USB Type-C connected to a USB device
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138		-To use the LSS Adapter Board with a standard computer, laptop or Raspberry Pi through USB, the switch SW1 should be set to "USB" mode. This configuration allows communication with the LSS actuators by sending serial commands from a USB host device via the FTDI chip. When USB is selected on the communication switch, the FTDI Rx is connected to the LSS actuator's Tx and FTDI Tx is connected to the LSS actuator's Rx. The XBEE-USB jumpers do NOT need to be in place.
	138	+To use the LSS Adapter Board with a standard computer, laptop or Raspberry Pi through USB, the switch SW1 should be set to "USB" mode. This configuration allows communication with the LSS actuators by sending serial commands from a USB host device via the serial chip. When USB is selected on the communication switch, the serial Rx is connected to the LSS actuator's Tx and serial Tx is connected to the LSS actuator's Rx. The XBEE-USB jumpers do NOT need to be in place.
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140	140	As such, the LSS Adapter is also compatible with a Raspberry Pi using the USB connector. The switch needs to be set to USB mode, and the USB Type-C connected to one of the Raspberry Pi's USB ports.
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143		-**FTDI USB to Serial Drivers**
	143	+**Serial USB to Serial Drivers**
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145		-The LSS Adapter uses the FT232RL FTDI chip to convert USB to UART. Most operating systems will automatically detect the FTDI chip and install the correct VCP drivers. In case this is not done automatically, VCP drivers for the FT232RL chip can be downloaded through [[this link>>url:http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm||style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"]] (choose the VCP driver which corresponds to your operating system).
	145	+V1.0 & V1.1 uses the FT232RL FTDI chip to convert USB to UART. Most operating systems will automatically detect the FTDI chip and install the correct VCP drivers. In case this is not done automatically, VCP drivers for the FT232RL chip can be downloaded through [[this link>>url:http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm||style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"]] (choose the VCP driver which corresponds to your operating system).
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147		-**USB-Tx LED : **This Led blinks to indicate transmission of data from the FTDI chip.
	147	+V1.2 uses the CH340 chip to convert USB to UART. Most operating systems will automatically detect the CH340 chip and install the correct drivers. In case this is not done automatically, CH340 drivers can be downloaded through [[this link>>http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_ZIP.html||style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"]] .
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149		-**USB-Rx LED : **This Led blinks to indicate receiving of data on the FTDI chip.
	149	+**USB-Tx LED : **This Led blinks to indicate transmission of data from the serial chip.
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	151	+**USB-Rx LED : **This Led blinks to indicate receiving of data on the serial chip.
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188	188	**XBee Explorer Feature**
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190		-The LSS Adapter Board can be also used as a USB XBee explorer board to communicate with and/or configure an XBee module via the FTDI chip. The switch should be set to "USB" mode. Note that this is the only mode where the XBEE to USB jumpers should be in place. All LSS servos are on the same bus and will receive the same communications taking place between the USB host and XBee module, therefore it is suggested to unplug all other devices (including servos) in this mode.
	192	+The LSS Adapter Board can be also used as a USB XBee explorer board to communicate with and/or configure an XBee module via the serial chip. The switch should be set to "USB" mode. Note that this is the only mode where the XBEE to USB jumpers should be in place. All LSS servos are on the same bus and will receive the same communications taking place between the USB host and XBee module, therefore it is suggested to unplug all other devices (including servos) in this mode.
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192	192	**RSSI LED : this** Led lights every time the connected XBee module receives data. Its intensity represents the RSSI value of the last-received data: a brighter light means a higher RSSI value and better signal quality.
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