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1 1  (% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HTableofContents" %)
2 -**Table of Contents**
2 +**Page Contents**
3 3  
4 4  {{toc depth="3"/}}
5 5  
6 6  = Serial Protocol Concept =
7 7  
8 -The Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) serial protocol was created in order to be as simple and straightforward as possible from a user perspective ("human readable"), while at the same time trying to be compact and robust yet highly versatile. The protocol was based on Lynxmotion's SSC-32 RC servo controller and almost everything one might expect to be able to configure for a smart servo motor is available.
8 +The custom Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) serial protocol was created in order to be as simple and straightforward as possible from a user perspective ("human readable format"), while at the same time compact and robust yet highly versatile. The protocol was based on Lynxmotion's SSC-32 RC servo controller and almost everything one might expect to be able to configure for a smart servo motor is available.
9 9  
10 -In serial mode, in order to have servos react differently when commands are sent to all servos in a bus, the first step a user should take is to assign a different ID number to each servo (explained below). Once this has been done, only the servo(s) which have been assigned to the ID sent as part of the command will take action. There is currently no CRC / checksum implemented as part of the protocol.
10 +In order to have servos react differently when commands are sent to all servos in a serial bus, the first step a user should take is to assign a different ID number to each servo (explained below). Once this has been done, only the servo(s) which have been assigned to the ID sent as part of the command will follow that command. There is currently no CRC / checksum implemented as part of the protocol.
11 11  
12 12  == Session ==
13 13  
14 14  A "session" is defined as the time between when the servo is powered ON to when it is powered OFF or reset.
15 15  
16 +Note that for a given session, the action related to a specific commands overrides the stored value in EEPROM.
17 +
16 16  == Action Commands ==
17 17  
18 -Action commands tell the servo, within that session, to do something (i.e. "take an action"). The type of action commands which can be sent are described below, and they cannot be combined with other commands such as queries or configurations. Only one action command can be sent at a time. Action commands are session-specific, therefore once a servo is power cycled, it will not have any "memory" of previous actions or virtual positions (as described at the bottom of this page). Action commands are sent serially to the servo's Rx pin and must be set in the following format:
20 +Action commands tell the servo, within that session, to do something (i.e. "take an action"). The types of action commands which can be sent are described below, and they cannot be combined with other commands such as queries or configurations. Only one action command can be sent at a time. Action commands are session-specific, therefore once a servo is power cycled, it will not have any "memory" of previous actions or virtual positions (described below on this page). Action commands are sent serially to the servo's Rx pin and must be sent in the following format:
19 19  
20 20  1. Start with a number sign # (U+0023)
21 21  1. Servo ID number as an integer
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26 26  (((
27 27  Ex: #5PD1443<cr>
28 28  
29 -This sends a serial command to all servo's Rx pins which are connected to the bus and only servo(s) with ID #5 will move to a position of 144.3 degrees. Any servo in the bus which does not have ID 5 will take no action when they receive this command.
31 +This sends a serial command to all servo's Rx pins which are connected to the bus and only servo(s) with ID #5 will move to a position in tenths of degrees ("PD") of 144.3 degrees. Any servo on the bus which does not have ID 5 will take no action when receiving this command.
30 30  
31 31  == Action Modifiers ==
32 32  
33 -Only two commands can be used as action modifiers: Timed Move (T) and Speed (S). Action modifiers can only be used with certain action commands. The format to include a modifier is:
35 +Only two commands can be used as action modifiers: Timed Move (T) and Speed (S) described below. Action modifiers can only be used with certain action commands. The format to include a modifier is:
34 34  
35 35  1. Start with a number sign # (U+0023)
36 36  1. Servo ID number as an integer
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42 42  
43 43  Ex: #5P1456T1263<cr>
44 44  
45 -This results in the servo with ID #5 rotating from the current angular position to a pulse position of 1456 in 1263 milliseconds. Position in pulses is described below.
47 +This results in the servo with ID #5 rotating from the current angular position to a pulse position ("P") of 1456 in a time ("T") of 1263 milliseconds.
46 46  )))
47 47  
48 -== Configuration Commands ==
49 -
50 -Configuration commands affect a servo's default values which are written to the servo's EEPROM and are retained in memory after the servo loses power or is reset. Some configuration commands affect the session, while others do not (see each command for details). Not all action commands have a corresponding configuration and vice versa. More information about which configuration commands are retained in RC mode can be found on the [[LSS - RC PWM page>>doc:Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS).LSS - RC PWM.WebHome]]. Configuration commands are not cumulative, in that if two configurations are sent, one after the next, only the last configuration is used and stored. The format to send a configuration command is identical to that of an action command:
51 -
52 -1. Start with a number sign # (U+0023)
53 -1. Servo ID number as an integer
54 -1. Configuration command (two to three letters, no spaces, capital or lower case)
55 -1. Configuration value in the correct units with no decimal
56 -1. End with a control / carriage return '<cr>'
57 -
58 -Ex: #5CO-50<cr>
59 -
60 -This assigns an absolute origin offset of -5.0 degrees (with respect to factory origin) to servo with ID #5 and changes the offset for that session to -5.0 degrees. Once the servo is powered off and then powered on, zeroing the servo will cause it to move to -5.0 degrees with respect to the factory origin. Configuration commands can be undone / reset either by sending the servo's default value for that configuration, or by doing a factory reset (clears all configurations) described below.
61 -
62 62  == Query Commands ==
63 63  
64 -Query commands request information from the servo. They are received via the Rx pin of the servo, and the servo's reply is sent via the servo's Tx pin. This is called "full duplex". Query commands are also similar to action and configuration commands and must use the following format:
52 +Query commands request information from the servo. They are received via the Rx pin of the servo, and the servo's reply is sent via the servo's Tx pin. Using separate lines for Tx and Rx is called "full duplex". Query commands are also similar to action and configuration commands and must use the following format:
65 65  
66 66  1. Start with a number sign # (U+0023)
67 67  1. Servo ID number as an integer
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81 81  1. The reported value in the units described, no decimals.
82 82  1. End with a control / carriage return '<cr>'
83 83  
84 -There is currently no option to control how fast a servo replies after it has received a query command, therefore when sending a query command to the bus, the controller should be prepared to immediately "listen" for and parse the reply. Sending multiple queries on a bus in fast succession may result in replies overlapping and giving incorrect or corrupt data. As such, the controller should receive a reply before sending a new command.
72 +There is currently no option to control how fast a servo replies after it has received a query command, therefore when sending a query command to the bus, the controller should be prepared to immediately "listen" for and parse the reply. Sending multiple queries on a bus in fast succession may result in replies overlapping and giving incorrect or corrupt data. As such, the controller should receive a reply before sending a new command. A reply to the query sent above might be:
85 85  
86 86  (((
87 87  Ex: *5QD1443<cr>
88 88  )))
89 89  
90 -This reply to the query above indicates that servo #5 is currently at 144.3 degrees (1443 tenths of degrees).
78 +This indicates that servo #5 is currently at 144.3 degrees (1443 tenths of degrees).
91 91  
92 -**Session vs Configuration Query**
80 +== Configuration Commands ==
93 93  
94 -By default, the query command returns the sessions' valueShould no action commands have been sent to change the session value, it will return the value saved in EEPROM from the last configuration command.
82 +Configuration commands and corresponding values affect a servo's defaults which are written to and read from the servo's EEPROM. These configurations are retained in memory aftethe servo is reset or power is cut / lost. Some configuration commands affect the session, while others do not. In the Command table below, the column "Session" denotes if the configuration command affects the session.. Not all action commands have a corresponding configuration command and vice versa. More information about which configuration commands are retained when in RC mode can be found on the [[LSS - RC PWM page>>doc:Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS).LSS - RC PWM.WebHome]]. Configuration commands are not cumulative, in that if two configurations are sent, one after the next, only the last configuration is used and stored. The format to send a configuration command is identical to that of an action command:
95 95  
96 -In order to query the value in EEPROM (configuration), add a '1' to the query command.
84 +1. Start with a number sign # (U+0023)
85 +1. Servo ID number as an integer
86 +1. Configuration command (two to three letters, no spaces, capital or lower case)
87 +1. Configuration value in the correct units with no decimal
88 +1. End with a control / carriage return '<cr>'
97 97  
98 -Ex: #5CSR20<cr> immediately sets the maximum speed for servo #5 to 20rpm (explained below) .
90 +Ex: #5CO-50<cr>
99 99  
100 -After RESET: #5SR4<cr> sets the session's speed to 4rpm.
92 +This configures an absolute origin offset ("CO") with respect to factory origin to servo with ID #5 and changes the offset for that session to -5.0 degrees (50 tenths of degrees). Once the servo is powered off and then powered on, zeroing the servo will cause it to move to -5.0 degrees with respect to the factory origin and report its position as 0 degrees. Configuration commands can be undone / reset either by sending the servo's default value for that configuration, or by doing a factory reset (clears all configurations) described below.
101 101  
102 -#5QSR<cr> would return *5QSR4<cr> which represents the value for that session.
94 +**Session vs Configuration Query**
103 103  
96 +By default, the query command returns the sessions' value. Should no action commands have been sent to change the session value, it will return the value saved in EEPROM which will either be the servo's default, or modified with a configuration command. In order to query the value stored in EEPROM (configuration), add a '1' to the query command:
97 +
98 +Ex: #5CSR20<cr> immediately sets the maximum speed for servo #5 to 20rpm (explained below) and changes the value in memory.
99 +
100 +After RESET, a command of #5SR4<cr> sets the session's speed to 4rpm, but does not change the configuration value in memory. Therefore:
101 +
102 +#5QSR<cr> would return *5QSR4<cr> which represents the value for that session, whereas
103 +
104 104  #5QSR1<cr> would return *5QSR20<cr> which represents the value in EEPROM
105 105  
106 106  == Virtual Angular Position ==
107 107  
108 -A "virtual position" is a feature which allows for rotation beyond 360 degrees, permitting multiple rotations of the output horn, moving the center position and more. In virtual position mode, the "absolute position" would be the angle of the output shaft with respect to 360.0 degrees, and can be obtained by taking the modulus (with respect to 360 degrees) of the value. For example if the virtual position is reported as 15335 (or 1533.5 degrees), taking the modulus would give 93.5 degrees (3600 * 4 + 935 = 15335).
108 +The ability to store a "virtual angular position" is a feature which allows for rotation beyond 360 degrees, permitting multiple rotations of the output horn, moving the center position and more. In virtual position mode, the "absolute position" would be the angle of the output shaft with respect to a 360.0 degree circle, and can be obtained by taking the modulus (with respect to 360 degrees) of the value. For example if the virtual position is reported as 15335 (or 1533.5 degrees), taking the modulus would give 93.5 degrees (3600 * 4 + 935 = 15335) as the absolute position (assuming no origin offset).
109 109  
110 110  [[image:LSS-servo-positions.jpg]]
111 111  
112 -In this example, the gyre direction (explained below, a.k.a. rotation direction) is positive (clockwise), and origin offset has not been modified. Each square represents 30 degrees. The following command is sent:
112 +In this example, the gyre direction (explained below, a.k.a. "rotation direction") is positive (clockwise), and origin offset has not been modified. Each square represents 30 degrees. The following command is sent:
113 113  
114 114  #1D-300<cr> This causes the servo to move to -30.0 degrees (green arrow)
115 115  
116 116  #1D2100<cr> This second position command is sent to the servo, which moves it to 210.0 degrees (orange arrow)
117 117  
118 -#1D-4200<cr> This next command rotates the servo counterclockwise to a position of -420 degrees (red arrow), which means one full rotation of 360 degrees stopping at an absolute position of 60.0 degrees (420.0 - 360.0), with a virtual position of -420.0 degrees.
118 +#1D-4200<cr> This next command rotates the servo counterclockwise to a position of -420 degrees (red arrow), which means one full rotation of 360 degrees plus 60.0 degrees (420.0 - 360.0), with a virtual position of -420.0 degrees.
119 119  
120 120  Although the final physical position would be the same as if the servo were commanded to move to -60.0 degrees, the servo is in fact at -420.0 degrees.
121 121  
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128 128  
129 129  = Command List =
130 130  
131 -|= #|=Description|= Action|= Query|= Config|= RC|= Serial|= Units|=(% style="width: 510px;" %) Notes|=(% style="width: 113px;" %)Default Value
132 -| 1|[[**L**imp>>||anchor="H1.Limp28L29"]]| L| | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
133 -| 2|[[**H**alt & **H**old>>||anchor="H2.Halt26Hold28H29"]]| H| | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
134 -| 3|[[**T**imed move>>||anchor="H3.Timedmove28T29"]]| T| | | | ✓|milliseconds|(% style="width:510px" %) Modifier only for {P, D, MD}|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
135 -| 4|[[**S**peed>>||anchor="H4.Speed28S29"]]| S| | | | ✓|microseconds / second|(% style="width:510px" %) Modifier only {P}|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
136 -| 5|[[**M**ove in **D**egrees (relative)>>||anchor="H5.28Relative29MoveinDegrees28MD29"]]| MD| | | | ✓|tenths of degrees (ex 325 = 32.5 degrees; 91 = 9.1 degrees)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
137 -| 6|[[**O**rigin Offset>>||anchor="H6.OriginOffsetAction28O29"]]| O| QO| CO| ✓| ✓|tenths of degrees (ex 325 = 32.5 degrees; 91 = 9.1 degrees)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
131 +== Regular ==
132 +
133 +|= #|=Description|= Action|= Query|= Config|=Session|= RC|= Serial|= Units|=(% style="width: 510px;" %) Notes|=(% style="width: 113px;" %)Default Value
134 +| 1|[[**L**imp>>||anchor="H1.Limp28L29"]]| L| | | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
135 +| 2|[[**H**alt & **H**old>>||anchor="H2.Halt26Hold28H29"]]| H| | | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
136 +| 3|[[**T**imed move>>||anchor="H3.Timedmove28T29modifier"]]| T| | | | | ✓|milliseconds|(% style="width:510px" %) Modifier only for {P, D, MD}|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
137 +| 4|[[**S**peed>>||anchor="H4.Speed28S29modifier"]]| S| | | | | ✓|microseconds per second|(% style="width:510px" %) Modifier only {P}|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
138 +| 5|[[**M**ove in **D**egrees (relative)>>||anchor="H5.28Relative29MoveinDegrees28MD29"]]| MD| | | | | ✓|tenths of degrees (ex 325 = 32.5 degrees)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
139 +| 6|[[**O**rigin Offset>>||anchor="H6.OriginOffsetAction28O29"]]| O| QO|CO|✓| ✓| ✓|tenths of degrees (ex 91 = 9.1 degrees)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
138 138  0
139 139  )))
140 -| 7|[[**A**ngular **R**ange>>||anchor="H7.AngularRange28AR29"]]| AR| QAR| CAR| ✓| ✓|tenths of degrees (ex 325 = 32.5 degrees; 91 = 9.1 degrees)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
142 +| 7|[[**A**ngular **R**ange>>||anchor="H7.AngularRange28AR29"]]| AR| QAR| CAR|✓| ✓| ✓|tenths of degrees |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
141 141  1800
142 142  )))
143 -| 8|[[Position in **P**ulse>>||anchor="H8.PositioninPulse28P29"]]| P| QP| | | ✓|microseconds|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
145 +| 8|[[Position in **P**ulse>>||anchor="H8.PositioninPulse28P29"]]| P| QP| | | | ✓|microseconds|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
144 144  Inherited from SSC-32 serial protocol
145 145  )))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
146 -| 9|[[Position in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H9.PositioninDegrees28D29"]]| D| QD| | | ✓|tenths of degrees (ex 325 = 32.5 degrees; 91 = 9.1 degrees)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
147 -| 10|[[**W**heel mode in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H10.WheelModeinDegrees28WD29"]]| WD| QWD| | | ✓|tenths of degrees per second (ex 248 = 24.8 degrees per second)|(% style="width:510px" %)A.K.A. "Speed mode" or "Continuous rotation"|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
148 -| 11|[[**W**heel mode in **R**PM>>||anchor="H11.WheelModeinRPM28WR29"]]| WR| QWR| | | ✓| rpm|(% style="width:510px" %)A.K.A. "Speed mode" or "Continuous rotation"|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
149 -| 12|[[Max **S**peed in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H12.SpeedinDegrees28SD29"]]| SD| QSD|CSD| ✓| ✓|tenths of degrees per second (ex 248 = 24.8 degrees per second)|(% style="width:510px" %)QSD: Add modifier "2" for instantaneous speed|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Max per servo
150 -| 13|[[Max **S**peed in **R**PM>>||anchor="H13.SpeedinRPM28SR29"]]| SR| QSR|CSR| ✓| ✓|rpm|(% style="width:510px" %)QSR: Add modifier "2" for instantaneous speed|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Max per servo
151 -| 16|[[**LED** Color>>||anchor="H16.RGBLED28LED29"]]| LED| QLED| CLED| ✓| ✓|none (integer from 0 to 8)|(% style="width:510px" %)0=Off (black); 1=Red 2=Green; 3=Blue; 4=Yellow; 5=Cyan; 6=Magenta; 7=White;|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)7
152 -| 17|[[**ID** #>>||anchor="H17.IdentificationNumber"]]| | QID| CID| | ✓|none (integer from 0 to 250)|(% style="width:510px" %)Note: ID 254 is a "broadcast" which all servos respond to|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)0
153 -| 18|[[**B**aud rate>>||anchor="H18.BaudRate"]]| B| QB| CB| | ✓|none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)9600
154 -| 19|[[**G**yre direction (**G**)>>||anchor="H19.GyreRotationDirection"]]| G| QG| CG| ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %) Gyre / rotation direction where 1= CW (clockwise) -1 = CCW (counter-clockwise)|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)1 CW
155 -| 20|[[**F**irst Position (**P**ulse)>>||anchor="H20.First2InitialPosition28pulse29"]]| | QFP|CFP | ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
156 -Limp
148 +| 9|[[Position in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H9.PositioninDegrees28D29"]]| D| QD / QDT| | | | ✓|tenths of degrees |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
149 +| 10|[[**W**heel mode in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H10.WheelModeinDegrees28WD29"]]| WD| QWD| | | | ✓|tenths of degrees per second (ex 248 = 24.8 degrees per second)|(% style="width:510px" %)A.K.A. "Speed mode" or "Continuous rotation"|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
150 +| 11|[[**W**heel mode in **R**PM>>||anchor="H11.WheelModeinRPM28WR29"]]| WR| QWR| | | | ✓|revolutions per minute (rpm)|(% style="width:510px" %)A.K.A. "Speed mode" or "Continuous rotation"|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
151 +| 12|[[Max **S**peed in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H12.MaxSpeedinDegrees28SD29"]]| SD| QSD|CSD|✓| ✓| ✓|degrees per second (°/s)|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
152 +QSD: Add modifier "2" for instantaneous speed.
153 +
154 +SD overwrites SR / CSD overwrites CSR and vice-versa.
155 +)))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Max per servo
156 +| 13|[[Max **S**peed in **R**PM>>||anchor="H13.MaxSpeedinRPM28SR29"]]| SR| QSR|CSR|✓| ✓| ✓|revolutions per minute (rpm)|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
157 +QSR: Add modifier "2" for instantaneous speed
158 +
159 +SR overwrites SD / CSR overwrites CSD and vice-versa.
160 +)))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Max per servo
161 +| 14|[[**LED** Color>>||anchor="H14.LEDColor28LED29"]]| LED| QLED| CLED|✓| ✓| ✓|none (integer from 0 to 8)|(% style="width:510px" %)0=Off (black); 1=Red 2=Green; 3=Blue; 4=Yellow; 5=Cyan; 6=Magenta; 7=White;|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)7
162 +| 15|[[**G**yre direction (**G**)>>||anchor="H15.GyreRotationDirection28G29"]]| G| QG| CG|✓| ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %)Gyre / rotation direction: 1= CW (clockwise) -1 = CCW (counter-clockwise)|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)1
163 +| 16|[[**ID** #>>||anchor="H16.IdentificationNumber28ID29"]]| | QID| CID| | | ✓|none (integer from 0 to 250)|(% style="width:510px" %)Note: ID 254 is a "broadcast" which all servos respond to. |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)0
164 +| 17|[[**B**aud rate>>||anchor="H17.BaudRate"]]| | QB| CB| | | ✓|none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)9600
165 +| 18|//{coming soon}//| | | | | | | |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
166 +
157 157  )))
158 -| 21|[[**F**irst Position (**D**egrees)>>||anchor="H21.First2InitialPosition28Degrees29"]]| | QFD|CFD| ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Limp
159 -| 22|[[**T**arget (**D**egree) **P**osition>>||anchor="H22.QueryTargetPositioninDegrees28QDT29"]]| | QDT| | | ✓|tenths of degrees (ex 325 = 32.5 degrees; 91 = 9.1 degrees)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
160 -| 23|[[**M**odel **S**tring>>||anchor="H23.QueryModelString28QMS29"]]| | QMS| | | |none (string)|(% style="width:510px" %) Recommended to determine the model|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
161 -| 23b|[[**M**odel>>||anchor="H23b.QueryModel28QM29"]]| | QM| | | |none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) Returns a raw value representing the three model inputs (36 bit)|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
162 -| 24|[[Serial **N**umber>>||anchor="H24.QuerySerialNumber28QN29"]]| | QN| | | |none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
163 -| 25|[[**F**irmware version>>||anchor="H25.QueryFirmware28QF29"]]| | QF| | | |none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
164 -| 26|[[**Q**uery (general status)>>||anchor="H26.QueryStatus28Q29"]]| | Q| | | ✓|none (integer from 1 to 8)|(% style="width:510px" %) See command description for details|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
165 -| 27|[[**V**oltage>>||anchor="H27.QueryVoltage28QV29"]]| | QV| | | ✓|millivolts (ex 5936 = 5936mV = 5.936V)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
166 -| 28|[[**T**emperature>>||anchor="H28.QueryTemperature28QT29"]]| | QT| | | ✓|tenths of degrees Celsius|(% style="width:510px" %)Max temp before error: 85°C (servo goes limp)|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
167 -| 29|[[**C**urrent>>||anchor="H29.QueryCurrent28QC29"]]| | QC| | | ✓|milliamps (ex 200 = 0.2A)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
168 -| 30|[[**RC** Mode>>||anchor="H30.RCMode28CRC29"]]| | |CRC| |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
169 -CRC: Add modifier "1" for RC-position mode.
170 -CRC: Add modifier "2" for RC-wheel mode.
171 -Any other value for the modifier results in staying in smart mode.
172 -Puts the servo into RC mode. To revert to smart mode, use the button menu.
168 +| 19|[[**F**irst Position (**D**eg)>>||anchor="H19.FirstPosition28Degrees2928FD29"]]| | QFD|CFD|X| ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %)CFD overwrites CFP and vice-versa|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Limp
169 +| 20|[[**M**odel **S**tring>>||anchor="H20.QueryModelString28QMS29"]]| | QMS| | | | |none (string)|(% style="width:510px" %) Returns the type of servo (ST, HS, HT)|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
170 +| 21|[[Serial **N**umber>>||anchor="H21.QuerySerialNumber28QN29"]]| | QN| | | | |none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) Returns the unique serial number for that servo|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
171 +| 22|[[**F**irmware version>>||anchor="H22.QueryFirmware28QF29"]]| | QF| | | | |none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
172 +| 23|[[**Q**uery (gen. status)>>||anchor="H23.QueryStatus28Q29"]]| | Q| | | | ✓|none (integer from 1 to 8)|(% style="width:510px" %) See command description for details|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
173 +| 24|[[**V**oltage>>||anchor="H24.QueryVoltage28QV29"]]| | QV| | | | ✓|millivolts (ex 5936 = 5936mV = 5.936V)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
174 +| 25|[[**T**emperature>>||anchor="H25.QueryTemperature28QT29"]]| | QT| | | | ✓|tenths of degrees Celsius|(% style="width:510px" %)Max temp before error: 85°C (servo goes limp)|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
175 +| 26|[[**C**urrent>>||anchor="H26.QueryCurrent28QC29"]]| | QC| | | | ✓|milliamps (ex 200 = 0.2A)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
176 +| 27|[[**C**hange to** RC**>>||anchor="H27.ConfigureRCMode28CRC29"]]| | |CRC|✓| | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
177 +Change to RC mode 1 (position) or 2 (wheel).
173 173  )))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Serial
174 -|31|[[**RESET**>>||anchor="H31.RESET"]]| | | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Soft reset. See command for details.|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
175 -|32|[[**DEFAULT**>>||anchor="H32.DEFAULTA026CONFIRM"]]| | | | |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Revert to firmware default values. See command for details|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
176 -|33|[[**UPDATE**>>||anchor="H33.UPDATEA026CONFIRM"]]| | | | |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Update firmware. See command for details.|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
179 +| 28|[[**RESET**>>||anchor="H28.RESET"]]| | | | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Soft reset. See command for details.|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
180 +| 29|[[**DEFAULT**>>||anchor="H29.DEFAULTA026CONFIRM"]]| | | | | |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Revert to firmware default values. See command for details|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
181 +| 30|[[**UPDATE**>>||anchor="H30.UPDATEA026CONFIRM"]]| | | | | |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Update firmware. See command for details.|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
177 177  
178 -(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
179 179  == Advanced ==
180 180  
181 -|= #|=Description|= Action|= Query|= Config|= RC|= Serial|= Units|=(% style="width: 510px;" %) Notes|=(% style="width: 113px;" %)Default Value
182 -| 1|[[**A**ngular **S**tiffness>>||anchor="H14.AngularStiffness28AS29"]]| AS| QAS|CAS| ✓| ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)-4 to +4, but suggested values are between 0 to +4|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)0
183 -| 2|[[**A**ngular **H**olding Stiffness>>||anchor="H15.AngularHoldStiffness28AH29"]]|AH|QAH|CAH| | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)-10 to +10, with default as 0. |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)1
184 -| 3|[[**A**ngular **A**cceleration>>||anchor="H15b:AngularAcceleration28AA29"]]|AA|QAA|CAA| | ✓|degrees per second squared|(% style="width:510px" %)Increments of 10 degrees per second squared|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
185 -| 4|[[**A**ngular **D**eceleration>>||anchor="H15c:AngularDeceleration28AD29"]]|AD|QAD|CAD| | ✓|degrees per second squared|(% style="width:510px" %)Increments of 10 degrees per second squared|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
186 -| 5|[[**E**nable **M**otion control>>||anchor="H15d:MotionControl28MC29"]]|EM|QEM| | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)EM0 to disable motion control, EM1 to enable. Session specific / does not survive power cycles|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
187 -| 6|[[**C**onfigure **L**ED **B**linking>>||anchor="H16b.ConfigureLEDBlinking28CLB29"]]| | | CLB| ✓| |none (integer from 0 to 63)|(% style="width:510px" %)0=No blinking, ; 63=Always blink; Blink while: 1=Limp; 2=Holding 4=Accel; 8=Decel; 16=Free 32=Travel;|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
188 -| | | | | | | | |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
185 +|= #|=Description|= Action|= Query|= Config|=Session|= RC|= Serial|= Units|=(% style="width: 510px;" %) Notes
186 +| A1|[[**A**ngular **S**tiffness>>||anchor="HA1.AngularStiffness28AS29"]]|AS|QAS|CAS|✓| ✓| ✓|none (integer -4 to +4)|(% style="width:510px" %)Suggested values are between 0 to +4
187 +| A2|[[**A**ngular **H**olding Stiffness>>||anchor="HA2.AngularHoldingStiffness28AH29"]]|AH|QAH|CAH|✓| | ✓|none (integer -10 to +10)|(% style="width:510px" %)Effect is different between serial and RC
188 +| A3|[[**A**ngular **A**cceleration>>||anchor="HA3:AngularAcceleration28AA29"]]|AA|QAA|CAA|✓| | ✓|degrees per second squared|(% style="width:510px" %)Increments of 10 degrees per second squared
189 +| A4|[[**A**ngular **D**eceleration>>||anchor="HA4:AngularDeceleration28AD29"]]|AD|QAD|CAD|✓| | ✓|degrees per second squared|(% style="width:510px" %)Increments of 10 degrees per second squared
190 +| A5|[[**E**nable **M**otion Control>>||anchor="HA5:MotionControl28EM29"]]|EM|QEM| | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)EM0 to disable motion control, EM1 to enable
191 +| A6|[[**C**onfigure **L**ED **B**linking>>||anchor="HA6.ConfigureLEDBlinking28CLB29"]]| | | CLB| | ✓| |none (integer from 0 to 63)|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
192 +0=No blinking, 63=Always blink;
189 189  
194 +Blink while: 1=Limp; 2=Holding 4=Accel; 8=Decel; 16=Free 32=Travel;
195 +)))
196 +
190 190  == Details ==
191 191  
192 192  ====== __1. Limp (**L**)__ ======
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199 199  
200 200  Example: #5H<cr>
201 201  
202 -This action overrides whatever the servo might be doing at the time the command is received (accelerating, moving continuously etc.) and causes it to stop immediately and hold that position.
209 +This action overrides whatever the servo might be doing at the time the command is received (accelerating, moving continuously etc.) and causes it to stop immediately and hold that angular position.
203 203  
204 -====== __3. Timed move (**T**)__ ======
211 +====== __3. Timed move (**T**) modifier__ ======
205 205  
206 206  Example: #5P1500T2500<cr>
207 207  
208 -Timed move can be used only as a modifier for a position (P) action. The units are in milliseconds, so a timed move of 2500 milliseconds would cause the servo to rotate from its current position to the desired position in 2.5 seconds. This command is in place to ensure backwards compatibility with the SSC-32 / 32U protocol.
215 +Timed move can be used only as a modifier for a position (P, D, MD) actions. The units are in milliseconds, so a timed move of 2500 milliseconds would cause the servo to rotate from its current position to the desired position in 2.5 seconds. The onboard controller will attempt to ensure that the move is performed entirely at the desired velocity, though differences in torque may cause it to not be exact. This command is in place to ensure backwards compatibility with the SSC-32 / 32U protocol.
209 209  
210 210  Note: If the calculated speed at which a servo must rotate for a timed move is greater than its maximum speed (which depends on voltage and load), then it will move at its maximum speed, and the time of the move may be longer than requested.
211 211  
212 -====== __4. Speed (**S**)__ ======
219 +====== __4. Speed (**S**) modifier__ ======
213 213  
214 214  Example: #5P1500S750<cr>
215 215  
... ... @@ -225,11 +225,11 @@
225 225  
226 226  Example: #5O2400<cr>
227 227  
228 -This command allows you to temporarily change the origin of the servo in relation to the factory zero position. The setting will be lost upon servo reset / power cycle. Origin offset commands are not cumulative and always relate to factory zero. Note that for a given session, the O command overrides the CO command. In the first image, the origin at factory offset '0' (centered).
235 +This command allows you to temporarily change the origin of the servo in relation to the factory zero position for that session. As with all action commands, the setting will be lost upon servo reset / power cycle. Origin offset commands are not cumulative and always relate to factory zero. In the first image, the origin at factory offset '0' (centered).
229 229  
230 230  [[image:LSS-servo-default.jpg]]
231 231  
232 -In the second image, the origina, as well as the angular range (explained below) have been shifted by 240.0 degrees:
239 +In the second image, the origin, and the corresponding angular range (explained below) have been shifted by +240.0 degrees:
233 233  
234 234  [[image:LSS-servo-origin.jpg]]
235 235  
... ... @@ -237,33 +237,33 @@
237 237  
238 238  Example: #5QO<cr> Returns: *5QO-13
239 239  
240 -This allows you to query the angle (in tenths of degrees) of the origin in relation to the factory zero position.
247 +This allows you to query the angle (in tenths of degrees) of the origin in relation to the factory zero position. In this example, the new origin is at -1.3 degrees from the factory zero.
241 241  
242 242  Configure Origin Offset (**CO**)
243 243  
244 244  Example: #5CO-24<cr>
245 245  
246 -This command allows you to change the origin of the servo in relation to the factory zero position in EEPROM. The setting will be saved upon servo reset / power cycle. Origin offset configuration commands are not cumulative and always relate to factory zero. The new origin is also used in RC mode.
253 +This command allows you to change the origin of the servo in relation to the factory zero position in EEPROM. The setting will be saved upon servo reset / power cycle. Origin offset configuration commands are not cumulative and always relate to factory zero. The new origin is also used in RC mode. In the example, the new origin will be at -2.4 degrees from the factory zero.
247 247  
248 248  ====== __7. Angular Range (**AR**)__ ======
249 249  
250 250  Example: #5AR1800<cr>
251 251  
252 -This command allows you to temporarily change the total angular range of the servo in tenths of degrees. This applies to the Position in Pulse (P) command and RC mode. The default for (P) and RC mode is 1800 (180.0 degrees total, or ±90.0 degrees). In the first image,
259 +This command allows you to temporarily change the total angular range of the servo in tenths of degrees. This applies to the Position in Pulse (P) command and RC mode. The default for (P) and RC mode is 1800 (180.0 degrees total, or ±90.0 degrees). The image below shows a standard -180.0 to +180.0 range, with no offset:
253 253  
254 254  [[image:LSS-servo-default.jpg]]
255 255  
256 -Here, the angular range has been restricted to 180.0 degrees, or -90.0 to +90.0. The center has remained unchanged.
263 +Below, the angular range is restricted to 180.0 degrees, or -90.0 to +90.0. The center has remained unchanged.
257 257  
258 258  [[image:LSS-servo-ar.jpg]]
259 259  
260 -The angular range action command (ex. #5AR1800<cr>) and origin offset action command (ex. #5O-1200<cr>) an be used to move both the center and limit the angular range:
267 +Finally, the angular range action command (ex. #5AR1800<cr>) and origin offset action command (ex. #5O-1200<cr>) are used to move both the center and limit the angular range:
261 261  
262 262  [[image:LSS-servo-ar-o-1.jpg]]
263 263  
264 264  Query Angular Range (**QAR**)
265 265  
266 -Example: #5QAR<cr> might return *5AR2756
273 +Example: #5QAR<cr> might return *5AR1800, indicating the total angular range is 180.0 degrees.
267 267  
268 268  Configure Angular Range (**CAR**)
269 269  
... ... @@ -273,7 +273,7 @@
273 273  
274 274  Example: #5P2334<cr>
275 275  
276 -The position in PWM pulses was retained in order to be backward compatible with the SSC-32 / 32U protocol. This relates the desired angle with an RC standard PWM pulse and is further explained in the SSC-32 and SSC-32U manuals found on Lynxmotion.com. Without any modifications to configuration considered, and a ±90.0 degrees standard range where 1500 microseconds is centered, a pulse of 2334 would set the servo to 165.1 degrees. Valid values for P are [500, 2500]. Values outside this range are corrected to end points.
283 +The position in PWM pulses was retained in order to be backward compatible with the SSC-32 / 32U protocol. This relates the desired angle with an RC standard PWM pulse and is further explained in the SSC-32 and SSC-32U manuals found on Lynxmotion.com. Without any modifications to configuration considered, and a ±90.0 degrees standard range where 1500 microseconds is centered, a pulse of 2334 would set the servo to 165.1 degrees. Valid values for P are [500, 2500]. Values outside this range are corrected / restricted to end points.
277 277  
278 278  Query Position in Pulse (**QP**)
279 279  
... ... @@ -296,6 +296,13 @@
296 296  
297 297  This means the servo is located at 13.2 degrees.
298 298  
306 +(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="H22.QueryTargetPositioninDegrees28QDT29" %)
307 +Query Target Position in Degrees (**QDT**)
308 +
309 +Ex: #5QDT<cr> might return *5QDT6783<cr>
310 +
311 +The query target position command returns the target angle during and after an action which results in a rotation of the servo horn. In the example above, the servo is rotating to a virtual position of 678.3 degrees. Should the servo not have a target position or be in wheel mode, it will respond without a number (Ex: *5QDT<cr>).
312 +
299 299  ====== __10. Wheel Mode in Degrees (**WD**)__ ======
300 300  
301 301  Ex: #5WD900<cr>
... ... @@ -320,22 +320,22 @@
320 320  
321 321  The servo replies with the angular speed in rpm. A negative sign would indicate the opposite direction (for factory default a negative value would be counter clockwise).
322 322  
323 -====== __12. Speed in Degrees (**SD**)__ ======
337 +====== __12. Max Speed in Degrees (**SD**)__ ======
324 324  
325 325  Ex: #5SD1800<cr>
326 326  
327 -This command sets the servo's maximum speed for action commands in tenths of degrees per second for that session. In the example above, the servo's maximum speed for that session would be set to 180.0 degrees per second. Therefore maximum speed for actions can be set "on the fly". The servo's maximum speed cannot be set higher than its physical limit at a given voltage. SD overrides CSD (described below) for that session. Upon reset or power cycle, the servo reverts to the value associated with CSD as described below. Note that SD and SR (described below) are effectively the same, but allow the user to specify the speed in either unit. The last command (either SR or SD) is what the servo uses for that session.
341 +This command sets the servo's maximum speed for motion commands in tenths of degrees per second for that session. In the example above, the servo's maximum speed for that session would be set to 180.0 degrees per second. The servo's maximum speed cannot be set higher than its physical limit at a given voltage. The SD action command overrides CSD (described below) for that session. Upon reset or power cycle, the servo reverts to the value associated with CSD as described below. Note that SD and SR (described below) are effectively the same, but allow the user to specify the speed in either unit. The last command (either SR or SD) received is what the servo uses for that session.
328 328  
329 329  Query Speed in Degrees (**QSD**)
330 330  
331 331  Ex: #5QSD<cr> might return *5QSD1800<cr>
332 332  
333 -By default QSD will return the current session value, which is set to the value of CSD as reset/power cycle and changed whenever a SD/SR command is processed.
347 +By default QSD will return the current session value, which is set to the value of CSD as reset/power cycle and changed whenever an SD/SR command is processed.
334 334  If #5QSD1<cr> is sent, the configured maximum speed (CSD value) will be returned instead. You can also query the current speed using "2" and the current target travel speed using "3". See the table below for an example:
335 335  
336 336  |**Command sent**|**Returned value (1/10 °)**
337 337  |ex: #5QSD<cr>|Session value for maximum speed (set by latest SD/SR command)
338 -|ex: #5QSD1<cr>|Configured maximum speed  (set by CSD/CSR)
352 +|ex: #5QSD1<cr>|Configured maximum speed in EEPROM (set by CSD/CSR)
339 339  |ex: #5QSD2<cr>|Instantaneous speed (same as QWD)
340 340  |ex: #5QSD3<cr>|Target travel speed
341 341  
... ... @@ -345,22 +345,22 @@
345 345  
346 346  Using the CSD command sets the servo's maximum speed which is saved in EEPROM. In the example above, the servo's maximum speed will be set to 180.0 degrees per second. When the servo is powered on (or after a reset), the CSD value is used. Note that CSD and CSR (described below) are effectively the same, but allow the user to specify the speed in either unit. The last command (either CSR or CSD) is what the servo uses for that session.
347 347  
348 -====== __13. Speed in RPM (**SR**)__ ======
362 +====== __13. Max Speed in RPM (**SR**)__ ======
349 349  
350 350  Ex: #5SD45<cr>
351 351  
352 -This command sets the servo's maximum speed for action commands in rpm for that session. In the example above, the servo's maximum speed for that session would be set to 45rpm. Therefore maximum speed for actions can be set "on the fly". The servo's maximum speed cannot be set higher than its physical limit at a given voltage. SD overrides CSD (described below) for that session. Upon reset or power cycle, the servo reverts to the value associated with CSD as described below. Note that SD (described above) and SR are effectively the same, but allow the user to specify the speed in either unit. The last command (either SR or SD) is what the servo uses for that session.
366 +This command sets the servo's maximum speed for motion commands in rpm for that session. In the example above, the servo's maximum speed for that session would be set to 45rpm. The servo's maximum speed cannot be set higher than its physical limit at a given voltage. SD overrides CSD (described below) for that session. Upon reset or power cycle, the servo reverts to the value associated with CSD as described below. Note that SD (described above) and SR are effectively the same, but allow the user to specify the speed in either unit. The last command (either SR or SD) received is what the servo uses for that session.
353 353  
354 354  Query Speed in Degrees (**QSR**)
355 355  
356 356  Ex: #5QSR<cr> might return *5QSR45<cr>
357 357  
358 -By default QSR will return the current session value, which is set to the value of CSR as reset/power cycle and changed whenever a SD/SR command is processed.
372 +By default QSR will return the current session value, which is set to the value of CSR as reset/power cycle and changed whenever an SD/SR command is processed.
359 359  If #5QSR1<cr> is sent, the configured maximum speed (CSR value) will be returned instead. You can also query the current speed using "2" and the current target travel speed using "3". See the table below for an example:
360 360  
361 361  |**Command sent**|**Returned value (1/10 °)**
362 362  |ex: #5QSR<cr>|Session value for maximum speed (set by latest SD/SR command)
363 -|ex: #5QSR1<cr>|Configured maximum speed  (set by CSD/CSR)
377 +|ex: #5QSR1<cr>|Configured maximum speed in EEPROM (set by CSD/CSR)
364 364  |ex: #5QSR2<cr>|Instantaneous speed (same as QWR)
365 365  |ex: #5QSR3<cr>|Target travel speed
366 366  
... ... @@ -368,288 +368,319 @@
368 368  
369 369  Ex: #5CSR45<cr>
370 370  
371 -Using the CSR command sets the servo's maximum speed which is saved in EEPROM. In the example above, the servo's maximum speed will be set to 45rpm. When the servo is powered on (or after a reset), the CSR value is used. Note that CSD and CSR are effectively the same, but allow the user to specify the speed in either unit. The last command (either CSR or CSD) is what the servo uses for that session.
385 +Using the CSR command sets the servo's maximum speed which is saved in EEPROM. In the example above, the servo's maximum speed will be set to 45rpm. When the servo is powered on (or after a reset), the CSR value is used. Note that CSD and CSR are effectively the same, but allow the user to specify the speed in either unit. The last command (either CSR or CSD) received is what the servo uses for that session.
372 372  
373 -====== __14. Angular Stiffness (**AS**)__ ======
387 +====== __14. LED Color (**LED**)__ ======
374 374  
375 -The servo's rigidity / angular stiffness can be thought of as (though not identical to) a damped spring in which the value affects the stiffness and embodies how much, and how quickly the servo tried keep the requested position against changes.
389 +Ex: #5LED3<cr>
376 376  
377 -A positive value of "angular stiffness":
391 +This action sets the servo's RGB LED color for that session.The LED can be used for aesthetics, or (based on user code) to provide visual status updates. Using timing can create patterns.
378 378  
379 -* The more torque will be applied to try to keep the desired position against external input / changes
380 -* The faster the motor will reach its intended travel speed and the motor will decelerate faster and nearer to its target position
393 +0=OFF 1=RED 2=GREEN 3= BLUE 4=YELLOW 5=CYAN 6= 7=MAGENTA, 8=WHITE 
381 381  
382 -A negative value on the other hand:
395 +Query LED Color (**QLED**)
383 383  
384 -* Causes a slower acceleration to the travel speed, and a slower deceleration
385 -* Allows the target position to deviate more from its position before additional torque is applied to bring it back
397 +Ex: #5QLED<cr> might return *5QLED5<cr>
386 386  
387 -The default value is zero and the effect becomes extreme by -4, +4. There are no units, only integers between -4 to 4. Greater values produce increasingly erratic behavior.
399 +This simple query returns the indicated servo's LED color.
388 388  
389 -Ex: #5AS-2<cr>
401 +Configure LED Color (**CLED**)
390 390  
391 -This reduces the angular stiffness to -2 for that session, allowing the servo to deviate more around the desired position. This can be beneficial in many situations such as impacts (legged robots) where more of a "spring" effect is desired. Upon reset, the servo will use the value stored in memory, based on the last configuration command.
403 +Configuring the LED color via the CLED command sets the startup color of the servo after a reset or power cycle. Note that it also changes the session's LED color immediately as well.
392 392  
393 -Ex: #5QAS<cr>
405 +====== __15. Gyre Rotation Direction (**G**)__ ======
394 394  
395 -Queries the value being used.
407 +"Gyre" is defined as a circular course or motion. The effect of changing the gyre direction is as if you were to use a mirror image of a circle. CW = 1; CCW = -1. The factory default is clockwise (CW).
396 396  
397 -Ex: #5CAS<cr>
409 +Ex: #5G-1<cr>
398 398  
399 -Writes the desired angular stiffness value to memory.
411 +This command will cause servo #5's positions to be inverted, effectively causing the servo to rotate in the opposite direction given the same command. For example in a 2WD robot, servos are often physically installed back to back, therefore setting one of the servos to a negative gyration, the same wheel command (ex WR30) to both servos will cause the robot to move forward or backward rather than rotate.
400 400  
401 -====== __15. Angular Hold Stiffness (**AH**)__ ======
413 +Query Gyre Direction (**QG**)
402 402  
403 -The angular holding stiffness determines the servo's ability to hold a desired position under load. Values can be from -10 to 10, with the default being 0. Note that negative values mean the final position can be easily deflected.
415 +Ex: #5QG<cr> might return *5QG-1<cr>
404 404  
405 -Ex: #5AH3<cr>
417 +The value returned above means the servo is in a counter-clockwise gyration.
406 406  
407 -This sets the holding stiffness for servo #5 to 3 for that session.
419 +Configure Gyre (**CG**)
408 408  
409 -Query Angular Hold Stiffness (**QAH**)
421 +Ex: #5CG-1<cr>
410 410  
411 -Ex: #5QAH<cr> might return *5QAH3<cr>
423 +This changes the gyre direction as described above and also writes to EEPROM.
412 412  
413 -This returns the servo's angular holding stiffness value.
425 +====== __16. Identification Number (**ID**)__ ======
414 414  
415 -Configure Angular Hold Stiffness (**CAH**)
427 +A servo's identification number cannot be set "on the fly" and must be configured via the CID command described below. The factory default ID number for all servos is 0. Since smart servos are intended to be daisy chained, in order to respond differently from one another, the user must set different identification numbers. Servos with the same ID and baud rate will all receive and react to the same commands (assuming same baud rate).
416 416  
417 -Ex: #5CAH2<cr>
429 +Query Identification (**QID**)
418 418  
419 -This writes the angular holding stiffness of servo #5 to 2 to EEPROM
431 +EX: #254QID<cr> might return *QID5<cr>
420 420  
421 -====== __15b: Angular Acceleration (**AA**)__ ======
433 +When using the query ID command, it is best to only have one servo connected and thus receive only one reply. This is useful when you are not sure of the servo's ID, but don't want to change it. Using the broadcast command (ID 254) with only one servo will have that servo reply with its ID number (assuming the query is sent . Alternatively, pushing the button upon startup and temporarily setting the servo ID to 255 will still result in the servo responding with its "real" ID.
422 422  
423 -{More details to come}
435 +Configure ID (**CID**)
424 424  
425 -====== __15c: Angular Deceleration (**AD**)__ ======
437 +Ex: #4CID5<cr>
426 426  
427 -{More details to come}
439 +Setting a servo's ID in EEPROM is done via the CID command. All servos connected to the same serial bus will be assigned that ID. In most situations each servo must be set a unique ID, which means each servo must be connected individually to the serial bus and receive a unique CID number. It is best to do this before the servos are added to an assembly. Numbered stickers are provided to distinguish each servo after their ID is set, though you are free to use whatever alternative method you like. The servo must be RESET or power cycled in order for the new ID to take effect.
428 428  
429 -====== __15d: Motion Control (**EM**)__ ======
441 +====== __17. Baud Rate__ ======
430 430  
431 -{More details to come}
443 +A servo's baud rate cannot be set "on the fly" and must be configured via the CB command described below. The factory default baud rate for all servos is 9600. Since smart servos are intended to be daisy chained, in order to respond to the same serial bus, all servos in a project should ideally be set to the same baud rate. Setting different baud rates will have the servos respond differently and may create issues. Available baud rates are: 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, 115.2 kbps, 230.4 kbps, 250.0 kbps, 460.8 kbps, 500.0 kbps. Servos are shipped with a baud rate set to 9600. The baud rates are currently restricted to those above.
432 432  
433 -====== __16. RGB LED (**LED**)__ ======
445 +Query Baud Rate (**QB**)
434 434  
435 -Ex: #5LED3<cr>
447 +Ex: #5QB<cr> might return *5QB9600<cr>
436 436  
437 -This action sets the servo's RGB LED color for that session.The LED can be used for aesthetics, or (based on user code) to provide visual status updates. Using timing can create patterns.
449 +Since the command to query the baud rate must be done at the servo's existing baud rate, it can simply be used to confirm the CB configuration command was correctly received before the servo is power cycled and the new baud rate takes effect.
438 438  
439 -0=OFF 1=RED 2=GREEN 3= BLUE 4=YELLOW 5=CYAN 6= 7=MAGENTA, 8=WHITE 
451 +Configure Baud Rate (**CB**)
440 440  
441 -Query LED Color (**QLED**)
453 +Important Note: the servo's current session retains the given baud rate and the new baud rate will only take effect when the servo is power cycled / RESET.
442 442  
443 -Ex: #5QLED<cr> might return *5QLED5<cr>
455 +Ex: #5CB9600<cr>
444 444  
445 -This simple query returns the indicated servo's LED color.
457 +Sending this command will change the baud rate associated with servo ID 5 to 9600 bits per second.
446 446  
447 -Configure LED Color (**CLED**)
459 +====== __18. {//Coming soon//}__ ======
448 448  
449 -Configuring the LED color via the CLED command sets the startup color of the servo after a reset or power cycle. Note that it also changes the session's LED color immediately as well.
461 +Command coming soon....
450 450  
451 -====== __16b. Configure LED Blinking (**CLB**)__ ======
463 +====== __19. First Position (Degrees) (**FD**)__ ======
452 452  
453 -This command allows you to control when the RGB LED will blink the user set color (see [[16. RGB LED>>||anchor="H16.RGBLED28LED29"]] for details).
454 -You can turn on or off blinking for various LSS status. Here is the list and their associated value: 0=No blinking, ; 63=Always blink; Blink while: 1=Limp; 2=Holding 4=Accel; 8=Decel; 16=Free 32=Travel;
465 +In certain cases, a user might want to have the servo move to a specific angle upon power up; we refer to this as "first position" (a.k.a. "initial position"). The factory default has no first position value stored in EEPROM and therefore upon power up, the servo remains limp until a position (or hold command) is assigned. FP and FD are different in that FP is used for RC mode only, whereas FD is used for smart mode only.
455 455  
456 -To set blinking, use CLB with the value of your choosing. To activate blinking in multiple status, simply add together the values of the corresponding status. See examples below:
467 +Query First Position in Degrees (**QFD**)
457 457  
458 -Ex: #5CLB0<cr> to turn off all blinking (LED always solid)
459 -Ex: #5CLB1<cr> only blink when limp
460 -Ex: #5CLB2<cr> only blink when holding
461 -Ex: #5CLB12<cr> only blink when accel or decel
462 -Ex: #5CLB48<cr> only blink when free or travel
463 -Ex: #5CLB63<cr> blink in all status
469 +Ex: #5QFD<cr> might return *5QFD64<cr>
464 464  
465 -====== __17. Identification Number__ ======
471 +The reply above indicates that servo with ID 5 has a first position pulse of 1550 microseconds.
466 466  
467 -A servo's identification number cannot be set "on the fly" and must be configured via the CID command described below. The factory default ID number for all servos is 0. Since smart servos are intended to be daisy chained, in order to respond differently from one another, the user must set different identification numbers. Servos with the same ID and baud rate will all receive and react to the same commands.
473 +Configure First Position in Degrees (**CFD**)
468 468  
469 -Query Identification (**QID**)
475 +Ex: #5CD64<cr>
470 470  
471 -EX: #254QID<cr> might return *QID5<cr>
477 +This configuration command means the servo, when set to smart mode, will immediately move to 6.4 degrees upon power up. Sending a CFD command without a number (Ex. #5CFD<cr>) results in the servo remaining limp upon power up.
472 472  
473 -When using the query ID command, it is best to only have one servo connected and thus receive only one reply using the broadcast command (ID 254). Alternatively, pushing the button upon startup and temporarily setting the servo ID to 255 will still result in the servo responding with its "real" ID.
479 +====== __20. Query Model String (**QMS**)__ ======
474 474  
475 -Configure ID (**CID**)
481 +Ex: #5QMS<cr> might return *5QMSLSS-HS1cr>
476 476  
477 -Ex: #4CID5<cr>
483 +This reply means the servo model is LSS-HS1, meaning a high speed servo, first revision.
478 478  
479 -Setting a servo's ID in EEPROM is done via the CID command. All servos connected to the same serial bus will be assigned that ID. In most situations each servo must be set a unique ID, which means each servo must be connected individually to the serial bus and receive a unique CID number. It is best to do this before the servos are added to an assembly. Numbered stickers are provided to distinguish each servo after their ID is set, though you are free to use whatever alternative method you like.
485 +====== __21. Query Serial Number (**QN**)__ ======
480 480  
481 -====== __18. Baud Rate__ ======
487 +Ex: #5QN<cr> might return *5QN12345678<cr>
482 482  
483 -A servo's baud rate cannot be set "on the fly" and must be configured via the CB command described below. The factory default baud rate for all servos is 9600. Since smart servos are intended to be daisy chained, in order to respond to the same serial bus, all servos in that project should ideally be set to the same baud rate. Setting different baud rates will have the servos respond differently and may create issues. Available baud rates are: 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 57.6 kbps, 115.2 kbps, 230.4 kbps, 250.0 kbps, 460.8 kbps, 500.0 kbps, 750.0 kbps*, 921.6 kbps*. Servos are shipped with a baud rate set to 9600. The baud rates are currently restricted to those above.
484 -\*: Current tests reveal baud rates above 500 kbps are unstable and can cause timeouts. Please keep this in mind if using those / testing them out.
489 +The number in the response (12345678) would be the servo's serial number which is set and should not be changed by the user.
485 485  
486 -Query Baud Rate (**QB**)
491 +====== __22. Query Firmware (**QF**)__ ======
487 487  
488 -Ex: #5QB<cr> might return *5QB9600<cr>
493 +Ex: #5QF<cr> might return *5QF411<cr>
489 489  
490 -Querying the baud rate is used simply to confirm the CB configuration command before the servo is power cycled.
495 +The number in the reply represents the firmware version, in this example being 411.
491 491  
492 -Configure Baud Rate (**CB**)
497 +====== __23. Query Status (**Q**)__ ======
493 493  
494 -Important Note: the servo's current session retains the given baud rate and the new baud rate will only be in place when the servo is power cycled.
499 +The status query described what the servo is currently doing. The query returns an integer which must be looked up in the table below. Use the CLB advanced command to have the LED blink for certain statuses.
495 495  
496 -Ex: #5CB9600<cr>
501 +Ex: #5Q<cr> might return *5Q6<cr>, which indicates the motor is holding a position.
497 497  
498 -Sending this command will change the baud rate associated with servo ID 5 to 9600 bits per second.
503 +|***Value returned (Q)**|**Status**|**Detailed description**
504 +|ex: *5Q0<cr>|0: Unknown|LSS is unsure / unknown state
505 +|ex: *5Q1<cr>|1: Limp|Motor driving circuit is not powered and horn can be moved freely
506 +|ex: *5Q2<cr>|2: Free moving|Motor driving circuit is not powered and horn can be moved freely
507 +|ex: *5Q3<cr>|3: Accelerating|Increasing speed from rest (or previous speed) towards travel speed
508 +|ex: *5Q4<cr>|4: Traveling|Moving at a stable speed
509 +|ex: *5Q5<cr>|5: Decelerating|Decreasing from travel speed towards final position.
510 +|ex: *5Q6<cr>|6: Holding|Keeping current position
511 +|ex: *5Q7<cr>|7: Outside limits|{More details coming soon}
512 +|ex: *5Q8<cr>|8: Stuck|Motor cannot perform request movement at current speed setting
513 +|ex: *5Q9<cr>|9: Blocked|Similar to stuck, but the motor is at maximum duty and still cannot move (i.e.: stalled)
514 +|ex: *5Q10<cr>|10: Safe Mode|(((
515 +A safety limit has been exceeded (temperature, peak current or extended high current draw).
499 499  
500 -====== __19. Gyre Rotation Direction__ ======
517 +Send a Q1 command to know which limit has been reached (described below).
518 +)))
501 501  
502 -"Gyre" is defined as a circular course or motion. The effect of changing the gyre direction is as if you were to use a mirror image of a circle. CW = 1; CCW = -1. The factory default is clockwise (CW).
520 +(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
521 +If a safety limit has been reached and exceeded, the LED will flash red and the servo will stop providing torque (no longer react to commands which cause the motor to rotate). In order to determine which limit has been reached, send a Q1 command. The servo must be RESET in order to return to normal operation, though if a limit is still detected (for example the servo is still too hot), it will revert back to Safe Mode.
503 503  
504 -{images showing before and after with AR and Origin offset}
523 +|***Value returned (Q1)**|**Status**|**Detailed description**
524 +|ex: *5Q0<cr>|No limits have been passed|Nothing is wrong
525 +|ex: *5Q1<cr>|Current limit has been passed|Something cause the current to either spike, or remain too high for too long
526 +|ex: *5Q2<cr>|Input voltage detected is below or above acceptable range|Check the voltage of your batteries or power source
527 +|ex: *5Q3<cr>|Temperature limit has been reached|The servo is too hot to continue operating safely.
505 505  
506 -Query Gyre Direction (**QG**)
529 +====== __24. Query Voltage (**QV**)__ ======
507 507  
508 -Ex: #5QG<cr> might return *5QG-1<cr>
531 +Ex: #5QV<cr> might return *5QV11200<cr>
509 509  
510 -The value returned above means the servo is in a counter-clockwise gyration.
533 +The number returned has one decimal, so in the case above, servo with ID 5 has an input voltage of 11.2V (perhaps a three cell LiPo battery).
511 511  
512 -Configure Gyre (**CG**)
535 +====== __25. Query Temperature (**QT**)__ ======
513 513  
514 -Ex: #5CG-1<cr>
537 +Ex: #5QT<cr> might return *5QT564<cr>
515 515  
516 -This changes the gyre direction as described above and also writes to EEPROM.
539 +The units are in tenths of degrees Celcius, so in the example above, the servo's internal temperature is 56.4 degrees C. To convert from degrees Celcius to degrees Farenheit, multiply by 1.8 and add 32. Therefore 56.4C = 133.52F.
517 517  
518 -====== __20. First / Initial Position (pulse)__ ======
541 +====== __26. Query Current (**QC**)__ ======
519 519  
520 -In certain cases, a user might want to have the servo move to a specific angle upon power up. We refer to this as "first position". The factory default has no first position value stored in EEPROM and therefore upon power up, the servo remains limp until a position (or hold command) is assigned. FP and FD are different in that FP is used for RC mode only, whereas FD is used for smart mode only.
543 +Ex: #5QC<cr> might return *5QC140<cr>
521 521  
522 -Query First Position in Pulses (**QFP**)
545 +The units are in milliamps, so in the example above, the servo is consuming 140mA, or 0.14A.
523 523  
524 -Ex: #5QFP<cr> might return *5QFP1550<cr>
547 +====== __27. Configure RC Mode (**CRC**)__ ======
525 525  
526 -The reply above indicates that servo with ID 5 has a first position pulse of 1550 microseconds. If no first position has been set, servo will respond with DIS ("disabled").
549 +This command puts the servo into RC mode (position or continuous), where it will only respond to RC pulses. Note that because this is the case, the servo will no longer accept serial commands. The servo can be placed back into smart mode by using the button menu.
527 527  
528 -Configure First Position in Pulses (**CFP**)
551 +|**Command sent**|**Note**
552 +|ex: #5CRC1<cr>|Change to RC position mode.
553 +|ex: #5CRC2<cr>|Change to RC continuous (wheel) mode.
554 +|ex: #5CRC*<cr>|Where * is any number or value other than 1 or 2 (or no value): stay in smart mode.
529 529  
530 -Ex: #5CP1550<cr>
556 +EX: #5CRC2<cr>
531 531  
532 -This configuration command means the servo, when set to RC mode, will immediately move to an angle equivalent to having received an RC pulse of 1550 microseconds upon power up. Sending a CFP command without a number results in the servo remaining limp upon power up (i.e. disabled).
558 +This command would place the servo in RC wheel mode after a RESET or power cycle. Note that after a RESET or power cycle, the servo will be in RC mode and will not reply to serial commands. Using the command #5CRC<cr> or #5CRC3<cr> which requests that the servo remain in serial mode still requires a RESET command.
533 533  
534 -====== __21. First / Initial Position (Degrees)__ ======
560 +Important note:** **To revert from RC mode back to serial mode, the [[LSS - Button Menu>>doc:Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS).LSS - Button Menu.WebHome]] is required. Should the button be inaccessible (or broken) when the servo is in RC mode and the user needs to change to serial mode, a 5V constant HIGH needs to be sent to the servo's Rx pin (RC PWM pin), ensuring a common GND and wait for 30 seconds. Normal RC PWM pulses should not exceed 2500 milliseconds. After 30 seconds, the servo will interpret this as a desired mode change and change to serial mode. This has been implemented as a fail safe.
535 535  
536 -In certain cases, a user might want to have the servo move to a specific angle upon power up. We refer to this as "first position". The factory default has no first position value stored in EEPROM and therefore upon power up, the servo remains limp until a position (or hold command) is assigned. FP and FD are different in that FP is used for RC mode only, whereas FD is used for smart mode only.
562 +====== __28. **RESET**__ ======
537 537  
538 -Query First Position in Degrees (**QFD**)
564 +Ex: #5RESET<cr> or #5RS<cr>
539 539  
540 -Ex: #5QFD<cr> might return *5QFD64<cr>
566 +This command does a "soft reset" (no power cycle required) and reverts all commands to those stored in EEPROM (i.e. configuration commands).
541 541  
542 -The reply above indicates that servo with ID 5 has a first position pulse of 1550 microseconds.
568 +====== __29. **DEFAULT** & CONFIRM__ ======
543 543  
544 -Configure First Position in Degrees (**CFD**)
570 +Ex: #5DEFAULT<cr>
545 545  
546 -Ex: #5CD64<cr>
572 +This command sets in motion the reset of all values to the default values included with the version of the firmware installed on that servo. The servo then waits for the CONFIRM command. Any other command received will cause the servo to exit the DEFAULT function.
547 547  
548 -This configuration command means the servo, when set to smart mode, will immediately move to 6.4 degrees upon power up. Sending a CFD command without a number results in the servo remaining limp upon power up.
574 +EX: #5DEFAULT<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>
549 549  
550 -====== __22. Query Target Position in Degrees (**QDT**)__ ======
576 +Since it it not common to have to restore all configurations, a confirmation command is needed after a firmware command is sent. Should any command other than CONFIRM be received by the servo after the firmware command has been received, it will exit the command.
551 551  
552 -Ex: #5QDT<cr> might return *5QDT6783<cr>
578 +Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET.
553 553  
554 -The query target position command returns the target angle during and after an action which results in a rotation of the servo horn. In the example above, the servo is rotating to a virtual position of 678.3 degrees. Should the servo not have a target position or be in wheel mode, it will respond without a number (Ex: *5QDT<cr>).
580 +====== __30. **UPDATE** & CONFIRM__ ======
555 555  
556 -====== __23. Query Model String (**QMS**)__ ======
582 +Ex: #5UPDATE<cr>
557 557  
558 -Ex: #5QMS<cr> might return *5QMSLSS-HS1cr>
584 +This command sets in motion the equivalent of a long button press when the servo is not powered in order to enter firmware update mode. This is useful should the button be broken or inaccessible. The servo then waits for the CONFIRM command. Any other command received will cause the servo to exit the UPDATE function.
559 559  
560 -This reply means the servo model is LSS-HS1, meaning a high speed servo, first revision.
586 +EX: #5UPDATE<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>
561 561  
562 -====== __23b. Query Model (**QM**)__ ======
588 +Since it it not common to have to update firmware, a confirmation command is needed after an UPDATE command is sent. Should any command other than CONFIRM be received by the servo after the firmware command has been received, it will leave the firmware action.
563 563  
564 -Ex: #5QM<cr> might return *5QM68702699520cr>
590 +Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET.
565 565  
566 -This reply means the servo model is 0xFFF000000 or 100, meaning a high speed servo, first revision.
592 += Advanced =
567 567  
568 -====== __24. Query Serial Number (**QN**)__ ======
594 +The motion controller used in serial mode is not the same as the motion controller use in RC mode. RC mode is intended to add functionality to what would be considered "normal" RC behavior based on PWM input.
569 569  
570 -Ex: #5QN<cr> might return *5QN~_~_<cr>
596 +====== __A1. Angular Stiffness (**AS**)__ ======
571 571  
572 -The number in the response is the servo's serial number which is set and cannot be changed.
598 +The servo's rigidity / angular stiffness can be thought of as (though not identical to) a damped spring in which the value affects the stiffness and embodies how much, and how quickly the servo tried keep the requested position against changes. There are no units.
573 573  
574 -====== __25. Query Firmware (**QF**)__ ======
600 +A positive value of "angular stiffness":
575 575  
576 -Ex: #5QF<cr> might return *5QF11<cr>
602 +* The more torque will be applied to try to keep the desired position against external input / changes
603 +* The faster the motor will reach its intended travel speed and the motor will decelerate faster and nearer to its target position
577 577  
578 -The integer in the reply represents the firmware version with one decimal, in this example being 1.1
605 +A negative value on the other hand:
579 579  
580 -====== __26. Query Status (**Q**)__ ======
607 +* Causes a slower acceleration to the travel speed, and a slower deceleration
608 +* Allows the target position to deviate more from its position before additional torque is applied to bring it back
581 581  
582 -Ex: #5Q<cr> might return *5Q6<cr>, which indicates the motor is holding a position.
610 +The default value for stiffness depending on the firmware may be 0 or 1. Greater values produce increasingly erratic behavior and the effect becomes extreme below -4 and above +4. Maximum values are -10 to +10.
583 583  
584 -|*Value returned|**Status**|**Detailed description**
585 -|ex: *5Q0<cr>|Unknown|LSS is unsure
586 -|ex: *5Q1<cr>|Limp|Motor driving circuit is not powered and horn can be moved freely
587 -|ex: *5Q2<cr>|Free moving|Motor driving circuit is not powered and horn can be moved freely
588 -|ex: *5Q3<cr>|Accelerating|Increasing speed from rest (or previous speeD) towards travel speed
589 -|ex: *5Q4<cr>|Traveling|Moving at a stable speed
590 -|ex: *5Q5<cr>|Decelerating|Decreasing from travel speed towards final position.
591 -|ex: *5Q6<cr>|Holding|Keeping current position
592 -|ex: *5Q7<cr>|Stepping|Special low speed mode to maintain torque
593 -|ex: *5Q8<cr>|Outside limits|{More details coming soon}
594 -|ex: *5Q9<cr>|Stuck|Motor cannot perform request movement at current speed setting
595 -|ex: *5Q10<cr>|Blocked|Similar to stuck, but the motor is at maximum duty and still cannot move (i.e.: stalled)
612 +Ex: #5AS-2<cr>
596 596  
597 -====== __27. Query Voltage (**QV**)__ ======
614 +This reduces the angular stiffness to -2 for that session, allowing the servo to deviate more around the desired position. This can be beneficial in many situations such as impacts (legged robots) where more of a "spring" effect is desired. Upon reset, the servo will use the value stored in memory, based on the last configuration command.
598 598  
599 -Ex: #5QV<cr> might return *5QV11200<cr>
616 +Ex: #5QAS<cr>
600 600  
601 -The number returned has one decimal, so in the case above, servo with ID 5 has an input voltage of 11.2V (perhaps a three cell LiPo battery).
618 +Queries the value being used.
602 602  
603 -====== __28. Query Temperature (**QT**)__ ======
620 +Ex: #5CAS<cr>
604 604  
605 -Ex: #5QT<cr> might return *5QT564<cr>
622 +Writes the desired angular stiffness value to memory.
606 606  
607 -The units are in tenths of degrees Celcius, so in the example above, the servo's internal temperature is 56.4 degrees C. To convert from degrees Celcius to degrees Farenheit, multiply by 1.8 and add 32. Therefore 56.4C = 133.52F.
624 +====== __A2. Angular Holding Stiffness (**AH**)__ ======
608 608  
609 -====== __29. Query Current (**QC**)__ ======
626 +The angular holding stiffness determines the servo's ability to hold a desired position under load. The default value for stiffness depending on the firmware may be 0 or 1. Greater values produce increasingly erratic behavior and the effect becomes extreme below -4 and above +4. Maximum values are -10 to +10. Note that when  considering altering a stiffness value, the end effect depends on the mode being tested.
610 610  
611 -Ex: #5QC<cr> might return *5QC140<cr>
628 +Ex: #5AH3<cr>
612 612  
613 -The units are in milliamps, so in the example above, the servo is consuming 140mA, or 0.14A.
630 +This sets the holding stiffness for servo #5 to 3 for that session.
614 614  
615 -====== __30. RC Mode (**CRC**)__ ======
632 +Query Angular Hold Stiffness (**QAH**)
616 616  
617 -This command puts the servo into RC mode (position or continuous), where it will only respond to RC pulses. Note that because this is the case, the servo will no longer accept serial commands. The servo can be placed back into smart mode by using the button menu.
634 +Ex: #5QAH<cr> might return *5QAH3<cr>
618 618  
619 -|**Command sent**|**Note**
620 -|ex: #5CRC<cr>|Stay in smart mode.
621 -|ex: #5CRC1<cr>|Change to RC position mode.
622 -|ex: #5CRC2<cr>|Change to RC continuous (wheel) mode.
623 -|ex: #5CRC*<cr>|Where * is any number or value. Stay in smart mode.
636 +This returns the servo's angular holding stiffness value.
624 624  
625 -EX: #5CRC<cr>
638 +Configure Angular Hold Stiffness (**CAH**)
626 626  
627 -====== __31. RESET__ ======
640 +Ex: #5CAH2<cr>
628 628  
629 -Ex: #5RESET<cr> or #5RS<cr>
642 +This writes the angular holding stiffness of servo #5 to 2 to EEPROM. Note that when  considering altering a stiffness value, the end effect depends on the mode being tested.
630 630  
631 -This command does a "soft reset" (no power cycle required) and reverts all commands to those stored in EEPROM (i.e. configuration commands).
644 +====== __A3: Angular Acceleration (**AA**)__ ======
632 632  
633 -====== __32. DEFAULT & CONFIRM__ ======
646 +The default value for angular acceleration is 100, which is the same as the maximum deceleration. Accepts values of between 1 and 100. Increments of 10 degrees per second squared.
634 634  
635 -Ex: #5DEFAULT<cr>
648 +Ex: #5AA30<cr>
636 636  
637 -This command sets in motion the reset all values to the default values included with the version of the firmware installed on that servo. The servo then waits for the CONFIRM command. Any other command received will cause the servo to exit the DEFAULT function.
650 +Query Angular Acceleration (**QAD**)
638 638  
639 -EX: #5DEFAULT<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>
652 +Ex: #5QA<cr> might return *5QA30<cr>
640 640  
641 -Since it it not common to have to restore all configurations, a confirmation command is needed after a firmware command is sent. Should any command other than CONFIRM be received by the servo after the firmware command has been received, it will leave the firmware action.
654 +Configure Angular Acceleration (**CAD**)
642 642  
643 -Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET.
656 +Ex: #5CA30<cr>
644 644  
645 -====== __33. UPDATE & CONFIRM__ ======
658 +====== __A4: Angular Deceleration (**AD**)__ ======
646 646  
647 -Ex: #5UPDATE<cr>
660 +The default value for angular deceleration is 100, which is the same as the maximum acceleration. Values between 1 and 15 have the greatest impact.
648 648  
649 -This command sets in motion the equivalent of a long button press when the servo is not powered in order to enter firmware update mode. This is useful should the button be broken or inaccessible. The servo then waits for the CONFIRM command. Any other command received will cause the servo to exit the UPDATE function.
662 +Ex: #5AD8<cr>
650 650  
651 -EX: #5UPDATE<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>
664 +Query Angular Deceleration (**QAD**)
652 652  
653 -Since it it not common to have to update firmware, a confirmation command is needed after an UPDATE command is sent. Should any command other than CONFIRM be received by the servo after the firmware command has been received, it will leave the firmware action.
666 +Ex: #5QD<cr> might return *5QD8<cr>
654 654  
655 -Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET.
668 +Configure Angular Deceleration (**CAD**)
669 +
670 +Ex: #5CD8<cr>
671 +
672 +====== __A5: Motion Control (**EM**)__ ======
673 +
674 +{More details to come}
675 +
676 +====== __A6. Configure LED Blinking (**CLB**)__ ======
677 +
678 +This command allows you to control when the RGB LED will blink the user set color (see [[16. RGB LED>>||anchor="H16.RGBLED28LED29"]] for details). This is very useful when visually seeing what the servo is doing. You can turn on or off blinking for various LSS status. The command requires that the servo be RESET. Here is the list and their associated value:
679 +
680 +(% style="width:195px" %)
681 +|(% style="width:134px" %)**Blink While:**|(% style="width:58px" %)**#**
682 +|(% style="width:134px" %)No blinking|(% style="width:58px" %)0
683 +|(% style="width:134px" %)Limp|(% style="width:58px" %)1
684 +|(% style="width:134px" %)Holding|(% style="width:58px" %)2
685 +|(% style="width:134px" %)Accelerating|(% style="width:58px" %)4
686 +|(% style="width:134px" %)Decelerating|(% style="width:58px" %)8
687 +|(% style="width:134px" %)Free|(% style="width:58px" %)16
688 +|(% style="width:134px" %)Travelling|(% style="width:58px" %)32
689 +|(% style="width:134px" %)Always blink|(% style="width:58px" %)63
690 +
691 +To set blinking, use CLB with the value of your choosing. To activate blinking in multiple status, simply add together the values of the corresponding status. See examples below:
692 +
693 +Ex: #5CLB0<cr> to turn off all blinking (LED always solid)
694 +Ex: #5CLB1<cr> only blink when limp (1)
695 +Ex: #5CLB2<cr> only blink when holding (2)
696 +Ex: #5CLB12<cr> only blink when accel or decel (accel 4 + decel 8 = 12)
697 +Ex: #5CLB48<cr> only blink when free or travel (free 16 + travel 32 = 48)
698 +Ex: #5CLB63<cr> blink in all status (1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16 + 32)
699 +
700 +RESETTING the servo is needed.
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