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... ... @@ -1,21 +1,23 @@ 1 1 (% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HTableofContents" %) 2 -** TableofContents**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 becompact 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 takeaction. 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 ( asdescribedat thebottomofthis 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 ... ... @@ -26,11 +26,11 @@ 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 whentheyreceivethis 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 ... ... @@ -42,26 +42,12 @@ 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 ... ... @@ -81,41 +81,53 @@ 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 aboveindicates 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 - **SessionvsConfigurationQuery**80 +== Configuration Commands == 93 93 94 - Bydefault,thequerycommand returns the sessions'value.Should no action commands havebeen sent to change thesession value, it willreturn thevalue savedinEEPROMfrom thelastconfiguration 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 after the 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: #5C SR20<cr>immediately sets the maximum speed for servo #5 to 20rpm (explained below) .90 +Ex: #5CO-50<cr> 99 99 100 - AfterRESET:#5SR4<cr>sets the session's speed to4rpm.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 representsthevalueforthatsession.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 positionof60.0 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 ... ... @@ -128,65 +128,72 @@ 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 -|3 3|[[**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 Value182 -| 1|[[**A**ngular **S**tiffness>>||anchor="H1 4.AngularStiffness28AS29"]]|-4 to +4, but suggested values are between 0 to +4|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)0183 -| 2|[[**A**ngular **H**olding Stiffness>>||anchor="H 15.AngularHoldStiffness28AH29"]]|AH|QAH|CAH| | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)-10to+10, withdefaultas 0. |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px"%)1184 -| 3|[[**A**ngular **A**cceleration>>||anchor="H 15b: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="H 15c: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="H 16b.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**)__ ====== ... ... @@ -199,17 +199,17 @@ 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 origin a, aswell asthe 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 thefirstimage,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 rangehasbeenrestricted 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 commandn 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 *5AR 2756273 +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. Thereforemaximumspeed foractions 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 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 actionreforemaximumspeed foractions 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 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. AngularStiffness(**AS**)__ ======387 +====== __14. LED Color (**LED**)__ ====== 374 374 375 - Theservo's rigidity / angular stiffnesscan 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 - Apositivealueof"angularstiffness":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 valueontheotherhand: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 -Th e default valueiszero and the effect becomesextreme by-4, +4. Thereareno units,only integersbetween-4 to 4. Greatervaluesproduceincreasinglyerraticbehavior.399 +This simple query returns the indicated servo's LED color. 388 388 389 -E x:#5AS-2<cr>401 +Configure LED Color (**CLED**) 390 390 391 - This reducestheangularstiffnessto-2for thatsession,allowingthe servoto deviatemorearoundthedesired position.This can be beneficial in many situationssuchasimpacts(leggedrobots)wheremoreofa"spring" effectisdesired. Uponreset,the servo will usethevalue storedinmemory, basedonthetconfiguration 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 - Queriesthevaluebeing 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: #5 CAS<cr>409 +Ex: #5G-1<cr> 398 398 399 - Writes the desired angular stiffnessmory.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. AngularHoldStiffness(**AH**)__ ======413 +Query Gyre Direction (**QG**) 402 402 403 - Theangularholding stiffness determines the servo's abilityto hold a desired positionunderload. Values canbe from-10 to 10, with the default being 0. Note that negative values mean the final positioncan 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 forservo#5 to 3 forthat session.419 +Configure Gyre (**CG**) 408 408 409 - QueryAngularHold 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 - Thisreturnstheservo's angular holding stiffnessvalue.425 +====== __16. Identification Number (**ID**)__ ====== 414 414 415 - ConfigureAngularHoldStiffness (**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 - Thiswritestheangularholdingstiffness of servo #5to 2 to EEPROM431 +EX: #254QID<cr> might return *QID5<cr> 420 420 421 - ======__15b: AngularAcceleration (**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 - {Moredetailsto come}435 +Configure ID (**CID**) 424 424 425 - ====== __15c:AngularDeceleration (**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 -====== __1 5d: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.RGBLED(**LED**)__ ======445 +Query Baud Rate (**QB**) 434 434 435 -Ex: #5 LED3<cr>447 +Ex: #5QB<cr> might return *5QB9600<cr> 436 436 437 - This actionsetstheservo'sRGBLED colorforthatsession.TheLEDcan be usedforaesthetics,or(basedonusercode)toprovide visualstatus updates.Usingtiming cancreatepatterns.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=OFF1=RED2=GREEN3= BLUE 4=YELLOW 5=CYAN 6= 7=MAGENTA, 8=WHITE451 +Configure Baud Rate (**CB**) 440 440 441 - QueryLEDColor(**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: #5 QLED<cr>might return *5QLED5<cr>455 +Ex: #5CB9600<cr> 444 444 445 - Thissimplequeryreturnstheindicated servo'sLEDcolor.457 +Sending this command will change the baud rate associated with servo ID 5 to 9600 bits per second. 446 446 447 -Co nfigureLED Color(**CLED**)459 +====== __18. {//Coming soon//}__ ====== 448 448 449 -Co nfiguring the LED color via the CLED commandsets the startupcolor of the servo after a reset or power cycle. Note thatit also changesthesession's LED color immediately as well.461 +Command coming soon.... 450 450 451 -====== __1 6b.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,useCLB withthe valueof your choosing. To activate blinkinginmultiplestatus, simply add togetherthevaluesof 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.IdentificationNumber__======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 configuredvia the CID command described below. The factory default ID number for allservos is 0. Since smartservosareintended to be daisy chained, inorder to responddifferentlyfrom one another, the user must set different identification numbers. Servos with the same IDand baud ratewill allreceive and react to thesamecommands.473 +Configure First Position in Degrees (**CFD**) 468 468 469 - QueryIdentification (**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 - Whenusingthe queryID command, it is best to onlyhave one servo connected and thusreceive only one reply usingthe 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 - ConfigureID (**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 - Settinga servo's ID in EEPROM is done via the CID command.All servos connected to the same serial bus will beassigned that ID. In most situations each servo must be set a unique ID, which means each servo must be connected individuallyto theserialbus and receive a unique CID number.It is best to do this before the servos are added to an assembly.Numberedstickers 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: #5Q B<cr> might return *5QB9600<cr>493 +Ex: #5QF<cr> might return *5QF411<cr> 489 489 490 - Queryingthebaudrateis used simply toconfirmtheCB configuration command beforetheservo is powercycled.495 +The number in the reply represents the firmware version, in this example being 411. 491 491 492 - ConfigureBaudRate(**CB**)497 +====== __23. Query Status (**Q**)__ ====== 493 493 494 - ImportantNote:the servo's currentsession retains theivenbaudrateand thenewbaudratewillonlybeinplacewhen theservoispower 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: #5 CB9600<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 GyreDirection(**QG**)529 +====== __24. Query Voltage (**QV**)__ ====== 507 507 508 -Ex: #5Q G<cr> might return *5QG-1<cr>531 +Ex: #5QV<cr> might return *5QV11200<cr> 509 509 510 -The value returned abovemeans the servo is in acounter-clockwisegyration.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 - ConfigureGyre (**CG**)535 +====== __25. Query Temperature (**QT**)__ ====== 513 513 514 -Ex: #5 CG-1<cr>537 +Ex: #5QT<cr> might return *5QT564<cr> 515 515 516 -This changesthe gyredirection asdescribedaboveandalsowrites toEEPROM.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 -====== __2 0.First/ InitialPosition(pulse)__ ======541 +====== __26. Query Current (**QC**)__ ====== 519 519 520 - Incertaincases, a usermightwant to have the servo moveo a specific angleupon powerup. 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 - QueryFirstPositioninPulses(**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 -Th ereply above indicates thatservowithID5has a firstpositionpulseof1550 microseconds.If nofirstpositionhasbeenset, servo will respondwithDIS("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 -E x: #5CP1550<cr>556 +EX: #5CRC2<cr> 531 531 532 -This co nfiguration commandmeansthe servo,whenset toRCmode,will immediatelymove toanangleequivalentto havingreceivedanRCpulse of1550microsecondsupon powerup. SendingaCFPcommand withouta numberresultsinthe servo remaininglimpupon powerup (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/InitialPosition (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 - Incertain 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 inEEPROMand 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 - QueryFirstPosition 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 - Thereplyaboveindicates that servo withID5 has a first position pulse of 1550 microseconds.568 +====== __29. **DEFAULT** & CONFIRM__ ====== 543 543 544 - ConfigureFirst Position inDegrees (**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 - Thisconfigurationcommand means the servo, when set to smart mode, willimmediately move to 6.4 degrees upon power up. SendingaCFDcommand without a numberresults in the servo remaining limp upon power up.574 +EX: #5DEFAULT<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr> 549 549 550 - ======__22.QueryTargetPosition inDegrees(**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>mightreturn*5QDT6783<cr>578 +Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET. 553 553 554 - Thequery 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 678.3degrees.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 - Thisreplymeans the servomodel is LSS-HS1, meaning a high speedservo,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>mightreturn*5QM68702699520cr>590 +Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET. 565 565 566 - Thisreply means the servo model is 0xFFF000000 or 100, meaning a high speedservo, first revision.592 += Advanced = 567 567 568 - ======__24.QuerySerialNumber(**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 intheresponseis theservo'sserialnumber whichisset and cannotbe 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. QueryFirmware(**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 - Theinteger inthereply representsthefirmware version withonedecimal, in this example being 1.1605 +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>,whichicates thetorisholdingaposition.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.QueryVoltage(**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: #5Q V<cr>might return *5QV11200<cr>616 +Ex: #5QAS<cr> 600 600 601 - The numberreturned hasone decimal, so inthecaseabove, servo with ID 5 has aninput voltageof 11.2V (perhapsa 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 - Theunitsare intenths of degrees Celcius, so in the exampleabove, the servo'sinternaltemperatureis 56.4 degrees C. To convert from degreesCelciustodegrees Farenheit, multiply by 1.8 and add 32. Therefore 56.4C=133.52F.624 +====== __A2. Angular Holding Stiffness (**AH**)__ ====== 608 608 609 - ======__29.QueryCurrent(**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: #5 QC<cr>might return *5QC140<cr>628 +Ex: #5AH3<cr> 612 612 613 -Th e unitsare inmilliamps,sointheexampleabove,theservo isconsuming 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 - Thiscommand puts the servointo RCmode (position or continuous), where itwill onlyrespondto RC pulses. Note that because this is the case, the servo willnolonger 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 - Thiscommanddoesa"softreset"(no powercyclerequired) and reverts all commands to thosestored in EEPROM (i.e. configurationcommands).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: #5 DEFAULT<cr>648 +Ex: #5AA30<cr> 636 636 637 - This command sets in motion the reset all values to the default values included with the versionof the firmware installed on that servo. Theservo then waits for the CONFIRM command.Any othercommand received will causethe servoto exit the DEFAULT function.650 +Query Angular Acceleration (**QAD**) 638 638 639 -E X: #5DEFAULT<cr>followedby #5CONFIRM<cr>652 +Ex: #5QA<cr> might return *5QA30<cr> 640 640 641 - Since it it not commonto have to restore all configurations, a confirmation command is neededafter a firmware command is sent. Shouldany command otherthan CONFIRM be received by the servo after the firmwarecommand has been received, it will leave the firmware action.654 +Configure Angular Acceleration (**CAD**) 642 642 643 - Notethat after theCONFIRMcommand 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 exitthe UPDATE function.662 +Ex: #5AD8<cr> 650 650 651 - EX:#5UPDATE<cr>followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>664 +Query Angular Deceleration (**QAD**) 652 652 653 - Sinceit it notcommon to have to update firmware,a confirmation command is needed after an UPDATE command is sent. Should any command otherthan CONFIRM bereceived bythe servo after the firmware commandhas 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.