Changes for page LSS Communication Protocol

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--**Table of Contents**
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  A "session" is defined as the time between when the servo is powered ON to when it is powered OFF or reset.
++Note that for a given session, the action related to a specific commands overrides the stored value in EEPROM.
++
  == Action Commands ==
  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:
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  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.
  )))
--== Configuration Commands ==
--
--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 (see each command for details). Not all action commands have a corresponding configuration 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:
--
--1. Start with a number sign # (U+0023)
--1. Servo ID number as an integer
--1. Configuration command (two to three letters, no spaces, capital or lower case)
--1. Configuration value in the correct units with no decimal
--1. End with a control / carriage return '<cr>'
--
--Ex: #5CO-50<cr>
--
--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.
--
  == Query Commands ==
  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:
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  This indicates that servo #5 is currently at 144.3 degrees (1443 tenths of degrees).
++== Configuration Commands ==
++
++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:
++
++1. Start with a number sign # (U+0023)
++1. Servo ID number as an integer
++1. Configuration command (two to three letters, no spaces, capital or lower case)
++1. Configuration value in the correct units with no decimal
++1. End with a control / carriage return '<cr>'
++
++Ex: #5CO-50<cr>
++
++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.
++
  **Session vs Configuration Query**
  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:
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  = Command List =
--|= #|=Description|= Action|= Query|= Config|= RC|= Serial|= Units|=(% style="width: 510px;" %) Notes|=(% style="width: 113px;" %)Default Value
--| 1|[[**L**imp>>||anchor="H1.Limp28L29"]]| L| | | |  ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 2|[[**H**alt & **H**old>>||anchor="H2.Halt26Hold28H29"]]| H| | | |  ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 3|[[**T**imed move>>||anchor="H3.Timedmove28T29"]]| T| | | |  ✓|milliseconds|(% style="width:510px" %) Modifier only for {P, D, MD}|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 4|[[**S**peed>>||anchor="H4.Speed28S29"]]| S| | | |  ✓|microseconds per second|(% style="width:510px" %) Modifier only {P}|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 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" %)
--| 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" %)(((
++== Regular ==
++
++|= #|=Description|= Action|= Query|= Config|=Session|= RC|= Serial|= Units|=(% style="width: 510px;" %) Notes|=(% style="width: 113px;" %)Default Value
++| 1|[[**L**imp>>||anchor="H1.Limp28L29"]]| L| | | | |  ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 2|[[**H**alt & **H**old>>||anchor="H2.Halt26Hold28H29"]]| H| | | | |  ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 3|[[**T**imed move>>||anchor="H3.Timedmove28T29modifier"]]| T| | | | |  ✓|milliseconds|(% style="width:510px" %) Modifier only for {P, D, MD}|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 4|[[**S**peed>>||anchor="H4.Speed28S29modifier"]]| S| | | | |  ✓|microseconds per second|(% style="width:510px" %) Modifier only {P}|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 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" %)
++| 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" %)(((
  )))
--| 7|[[**A**ngular **R**ange>>||anchor="H7.AngularRange28AR29"]]| AR| QAR| CAR| ✓|  ✓|tenths of degrees |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
++| 7|[[**A**ngular **R**ange>>||anchor="H7.AngularRange28AR29"]]| AR| QAR| CAR|✓| ✓|  ✓|tenths of degrees |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
  )))
--| 8|[[Position in **P**ulse>>||anchor="H8.PositioninPulse28P29"]]| P| QP| | | ✓|microseconds|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
++| 8|[[Position in **P**ulse>>||anchor="H8.PositioninPulse28P29"]]| P| QP| | | | ✓|microseconds|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
  Inherited from SSC-32 serial protocol
  )))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 9|[[Position in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H9.PositioninDegrees28D29"]]| D| QD| | | ✓|tenths of degrees |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 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" %)
--| 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" %)
--| 12|[[Max **S**peed in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H12.SpeedinDegrees28SD29"]]| SD| QSD|CSD| ✓| ✓|tenths of degrees per second |(% style="width:510px" %)(((
++| 9|[[Position in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H9.PositioninDegrees28D29"]]| D| QD / QDT| | | | ✓|tenths of degrees |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 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" %)
++| 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" %)
++| 12|[[Max **S**peed in **D**egrees>>||anchor="H12.MaxSpeedinDegrees28SD29"]]| SD| QSD|CSD|✓| ✓| ✓|degrees per second (°/s)|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
  QSD: Add modifier "2" for instantaneous speed.
  SD overwrites SR / CSD overwrites CSR and vice-versa.
  )))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Max per servo
--| 13|[[Max **S**peed in **R**PM>>||anchor="H13.SpeedinRPM28SR29"]]| SR| QSR|CSR| ✓| ✓|revolutions per minute (rpm)|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
++| 13|[[Max **S**peed in **R**PM>>||anchor="H13.MaxSpeedinRPM28SR29"]]| SR| QSR|CSR|✓| ✓| ✓|revolutions per minute (rpm)|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
  QSR: Add modifier "2" for instantaneous speed
  SR overwrites SD / CSR overwrites CSD and vice-versa.
  )))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Max per servo
--| 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
--| 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
--| 18|[[**B**aud rate>>||anchor="H18.BaudRate"]]| B| QB| CB| | ✓|none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)9600
--| 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
--| 20|[[**F**irst Position (**P**ulse)>>||anchor="H20.First2InitialPosition28pulse29"]]| | QFP|CFP | ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %)CFP overwrites CFD and vice-versa|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
--Limp
++| 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
++| 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
++| 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
++| 17|[[**B**aud rate>>||anchor="H17.BaudRate"]]| | QB| CB| | | ✓|none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)9600
++| 18|//{coming soon}//| | | | | | | |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
++
  )))
--| 21|[[**F**irst Position (**D**egrees)>>||anchor="H21.First2InitialPosition28Degrees29"]]| | QFD|CFD| ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %)CFD overwrites CFP and vice-versa|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Limp
--| 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" %)
--| 23|[[**M**odel **S**tring>>||anchor="H23.QueryModelString28QMS29"]]| | QMS| | | |none (string)|(% style="width:510px" %) Returns the type of servo (ST, HS, HT)|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 24|[[Serial **N**umber>>||anchor="H24.QuerySerialNumber28QN29"]]| | QN| | | |none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) Returns the unique serial number for that servo|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 25|[[**F**irmware version>>||anchor="H25.QueryFirmware28QF29"]]| | QF| | | |none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 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" %)
--| 27|[[**V**oltage>>||anchor="H27.QueryVoltage28QV29"]]| | QV| | | ✓|millivolts (ex 5936 = 5936mV = 5.936V)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 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" %)
--| 29|[[**C**urrent>>||anchor="H29.QueryCurrent28QC29"]]| | QC| | | ✓|milliamps (ex 200 = 0.2A)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 30a|[[**RC** Mode>>||anchor="H30.RCMode28CRC29"]] - Position| | |CRC1| | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
--Puts the servo into RC mode. To revert to smart mode, use the button menu.
++| 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
++| 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" %)
++| 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" %)
++| 22|[[**F**irmware version>>||anchor="H22.QueryFirmware28QF29"]]| | QF| | | | |none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 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" %)
++| 24|[[**V**oltage>>||anchor="H24.QueryVoltage28QV29"]]| | QV| | | | ✓|millivolts (ex 5936 = 5936mV = 5.936V)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 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" %)
++| 26|[[**C**urrent>>||anchor="H26.QueryCurrent28QC29"]]| | QC| | | | ✓|milliamps (ex 200 = 0.2A)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 27|[[**C**hange to** RC**>>||anchor="H27.ConfigureRCMode28CRC29"]]| | |CRC|✓| | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)(((
++Change to RC mode 1 (position) or 2 (wheel).
  )))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Serial
--| 30b|[[**RC** Mode>>||anchor="H30.RCMode28CRC29"]] - Wheel| | |CRC2| | ✓| |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 31|[[**RESET**>>||anchor="H31.RESET"]]| | | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Soft reset. See command for details.|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 32|[[**DEFAULT**>>||anchor="H32.DEFAULTA026CONFIRM"]]| | | | |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Revert to firmware default values. See command for details|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 33|[[**UPDATE**>>||anchor="H33.UPDATEA026CONFIRM"]]| | | | |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Update firmware. See command for details.|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 28|[[**RESET**>>||anchor="H28.RESET"]]| | | | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Soft reset. See command for details.|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 29|[[**DEFAULT**>>||anchor="H29.DEFAULTA026CONFIRM"]]| | | | | |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Revert to firmware default values. See command for details|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++| 30|[[**UPDATE**>>||anchor="H30.UPDATEA026CONFIRM"]]| | | | | |✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)Update firmware. See command for details.|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
  == Advanced ==
--|= #|=Description|= Action|= Query|= Config|= RC|= Serial|= Units|=(% style="width: 510px;" %) Notes|=(% style="width: 113px;" %)Default Value
--| 1|[[**A**ngular **S**tiffness>>||anchor="H14.AngularStiffness28AS29"]]| AS|QAS|CAS| ✓| ✓|none (integer -4 to +4)|(% style="width:510px" %)Suggested values are between 0 to +4|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)0
--| 2|[[**A**ngular **H**olding Stiffness>>||anchor="H15.AngularHoldStiffness28AH29"]]|AH|QAH|CAH| | ✓|none (integer -10 to +10)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)1
--| 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" %)
--| 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" %)
--| 5|[[**E**nable **M**otion Control>>||anchor="H15d:MotionControl28MC29"]]|EM|QEM| | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)EM0 to disable motion control, EM1 to enable|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
--| 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" %)
--| | | | | | | | |(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
++|= #|=Description|= Action|= Query|= Config|=Session|= RC|= Serial|= Units|=(% style="width: 510px;" %) Notes
++| 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
++| 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
++| 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
++| 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
++| A5|[[**E**nable **M**otion Control>>||anchor="HA5:MotionControl28EM29"]]|EM|QEM| | | | ✓|none|(% style="width:510px" %)EM0 to disable motion control, EM1 to enable
++| A6|[[**C**onfigure **L**ED **B**linking>>||anchor="HA6.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;
++)))
++
  == Details ==
  ====== __1. Limp (**L**)__ ======
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  Example: #5H<cr>
--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.
++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.
--====== __3. Timed move (**T**)__ ======
++====== __3. Timed move (**T**) modifier__ ======
  Example: #5P1500T2500<cr>
--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.
++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.
  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.
--====== __4. Speed (**S**)__ ======
++====== __4. Speed (**S**) modifier__ ======
  Example: #5P1500S750<cr>
@@ -227,11
          +227,11 @@
  Example: #5O2400<cr>
--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).
++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).
  [[image:LSS-servo-default.jpg]]
--In the second image, the origina, as well as the angular range (explained below) have been shifted by 240.0 degrees:
++In the second image, the origin, and the corresponding angular range (explained below) have been shifted by +240.0 degrees:
  [[image:LSS-servo-origin.jpg]]
@@ -239,33
          +239,33 @@
  Example: #5QO<cr> Returns: *5QO-13
--This allows you to query the angle (in tenths of degrees) of the origin in relation to the factory zero position.
++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.
  Configure Origin Offset (**CO**)
  Example: #5CO-24<cr>
--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.
++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.
  ====== __7. Angular Range (**AR**)__ ======
  Example: #5AR1800<cr>
--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,
++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:
  [[image:LSS-servo-default.jpg]]
--Here, the angular range has been restricted to 180.0 degrees, or -90.0 to +90.0. The center has remained unchanged.
++Below, the angular range is restricted to 180.0 degrees, or -90.0 to +90.0. The center has remained unchanged.
  [[image:LSS-servo-ar.jpg]]
--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:
++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:
  [[image:LSS-servo-ar-o-1.jpg]]
  Query Angular Range (**QAR**)
--Example: #5QAR<cr> might return *5AR2756
++Example: #5QAR<cr> might return *5AR1800, indicating the total angular range is 180.0 degrees.
  Configure Angular Range (**CAR**)
@@ -275,7
          +275,7 @@
  Example: #5P2334<cr>
--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.
++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.
  Query Position in Pulse (**QP**)
@@ -298,6
          +298,13 @@
  This means the servo is located at 13.2 degrees.
++(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="H22.QueryTargetPositioninDegrees28QDT29" %)
++Query Target Position in Degrees (**QDT**)
++
++Ex: #5QDT<cr> might return *5QDT6783<cr>
++
++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>).
++
  ====== __10. Wheel Mode in Degrees (**WD**)__ ======
  Ex: #5WD900<cr>
@@ -322,22
          +322,22 @@
  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).
--====== __12. Speed in Degrees (**SD**)__ ======
++====== __12. Max Speed in Degrees (**SD**)__ ======
  Ex: #5SD1800<cr>
--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.
++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.
  Query Speed in Degrees (**QSD**)
  Ex: #5QSD<cr> might return *5QSD1800<cr>
--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.
++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.
  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:
  |**Command sent**|**Returned value (1/10 °)**
  |ex: #5QSD<cr>|Session value for maximum speed (set by latest SD/SR command)
--|ex: #5QSD1<cr>|Configured maximum speed  (set by CSD/CSR)
++|ex: #5QSD1<cr>|Configured maximum speed in EEPROM (set by CSD/CSR)
  |ex: #5QSD2<cr>|Instantaneous speed (same as QWD)
  |ex: #5QSD3<cr>|Target travel speed
@@ -347,22
          +347,22 @@
  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.
--====== __13. Speed in RPM (**SR**)__ ======
++====== __13. Max Speed in RPM (**SR**)__ ======
  Ex: #5SD45<cr>
--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.
++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.
  Query Speed in Degrees (**QSR**)
  Ex: #5QSR<cr> might return *5QSR45<cr>
--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.
++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.
  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:
  |**Command sent**|**Returned value (1/10 °)**
  |ex: #5QSR<cr>|Session value for maximum speed (set by latest SD/SR command)
--|ex: #5QSR1<cr>|Configured maximum speed  (set by CSD/CSR)
++|ex: #5QSR1<cr>|Configured maximum speed in EEPROM (set by CSD/CSR)
  |ex: #5QSR2<cr>|Instantaneous speed (same as QWR)
  |ex: #5QSR3<cr>|Target travel speed
@@ -370,288
          +370,319 @@
  Ex: #5CSR45<cr>
--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.
++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.
--====== __14. Angular Stiffness (**AS**)__ ======
++====== __14. LED Color (**LED**)__ ======
--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.
++Ex: #5LED3<cr>
--A positive value of "angular stiffness":
++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.
--* The more torque will be applied to try to keep the desired position against external input / changes
--* The faster the motor will reach its intended travel speed and the motor will decelerate faster and nearer to its target position
++0=OFF 1=RED 2=GREEN 3= BLUE 4=YELLOW 5=CYAN 6= 7=MAGENTA, 8=WHITE
--A negative value on the other hand:
++Query LED Color (**QLED**)
--* Causes a slower acceleration to the travel speed, and a slower deceleration
--* Allows the target position to deviate more from its position before additional torque is applied to bring it back
++Ex: #5QLED<cr> might return *5QLED5<cr>
--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.
++This simple query returns the indicated servo's LED color.
--Ex: #5AS-2<cr>
++Configure LED Color (**CLED**)
--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.
++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.
--Ex: #5QAS<cr>
++====== __15. Gyre Rotation Direction (**G**)__ ======
--Queries the value being used.
++"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).
--Ex: #5CAS<cr>
++Ex: #5G-1<cr>
--Writes the desired angular stiffness value to memory.
++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.
--====== __15. Angular Hold Stiffness (**AH**)__ ======
++Query Gyre Direction (**QG**)
--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.
++Ex: #5QG<cr> might return *5QG-1<cr>
--Ex: #5AH3<cr>
++The value returned above means the servo is in a counter-clockwise gyration.
--This sets the holding stiffness for servo #5 to 3 for that session.
++Configure Gyre (**CG**)
--Query Angular Hold Stiffness (**QAH**)
++Ex: #5CG-1<cr>
--Ex: #5QAH<cr> might return *5QAH3<cr>
++This changes the gyre direction as described above and also writes to EEPROM.
--This returns the servo's angular holding stiffness value.
++====== __16. Identification Number (**ID**)__ ======
--Configure Angular Hold Stiffness (**CAH**)
++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).
--Ex: #5CAH2<cr>
++Query Identification (**QID**)
--This writes the angular holding stiffness of servo #5 to 2 to EEPROM
++EX: #254QID<cr> might return *QID5<cr>
--====== __15b: Angular Acceleration (**AA**)__ ======
++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.
--{More details to come}
++Configure ID (**CID**)
--====== __15c: Angular Deceleration (**AD**)__ ======
++Ex: #4CID5<cr>
--{More details to come}
++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.
--====== __15d: Motion Control (**EM**)__ ======
++====== __17. Baud Rate__ ======
--{More details to come}
++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.
--====== __16. RGB LED (**LED**)__ ======
++Query Baud Rate (**QB**)
--Ex: #5LED3<cr>
++Ex: #5QB<cr> might return *5QB9600<cr>
--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.
++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.
--0=OFF 1=RED 2=GREEN 3= BLUE 4=YELLOW 5=CYAN 6= 7=MAGENTA, 8=WHITE
++Configure Baud Rate (**CB**)
--Query LED Color (**QLED**)
++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.
--Ex: #5QLED<cr> might return *5QLED5<cr>
++Ex: #5CB9600<cr>
--This simple query returns the indicated servo's LED color.
++Sending this command will change the baud rate associated with servo ID 5 to 9600 bits per second.
--Configure LED Color (**CLED**)
++====== __18. {//Coming soon//}__ ======
--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.
++Command coming soon....
--====== __16b. Configure LED Blinking (**CLB**)__ ======
++====== __19. First Position (Degrees) (**FD**)__ ======
--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).
--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;
++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.
--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:
++Query First Position in Degrees (**QFD**)
--Ex: #5CLB0<cr> to turn off all blinking (LED always solid)
--Ex: #5CLB1<cr> only blink when limp
--Ex: #5CLB2<cr> only blink when holding
--Ex: #5CLB12<cr> only blink when accel or decel
--Ex: #5CLB48<cr> only blink when free or travel
--Ex: #5CLB63<cr> blink in all status
++Ex: #5QFD<cr> might return *5QFD64<cr>
--====== __17. Identification Number__ ======
++The reply above indicates that servo with ID 5 has a first position pulse of 1550 microseconds.
--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.
++Configure First Position in Degrees (**CFD**)
--Query Identification (**QID**)
++Ex: #5CD64<cr>
--EX: #254QID<cr> might return *QID5<cr>
++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.
--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.
++====== __20. Query Model String (**QMS**)__ ======
--Configure ID (**CID**)
++Ex: #5QMS<cr> might return *5QMSLSS-HS1cr>
--Ex: #4CID5<cr>
++This reply means the servo model is LSS-HS1, meaning a high speed servo, first revision.
--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.
++====== __21. Query Serial Number (**QN**)__ ======
--====== __18. Baud Rate__ ======
++Ex: #5QN<cr> might return *5QN12345678<cr>
--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.
--\*: 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.
++The number in the response (12345678) would be the servo's serial number which is set and should not be changed by the user.
--Query Baud Rate (**QB**)
++====== __22. Query Firmware (**QF**)__ ======
--Ex: #5QB<cr> might return *5QB9600<cr>
++Ex: #5QF<cr> might return *5QF411<cr>
--Querying the baud rate is used simply to confirm the CB configuration command before the servo is power cycled.
++The number in the reply represents the firmware version, in this example being 411.
--Configure Baud Rate (**CB**)
++====== __23. Query Status (**Q**)__ ======
--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.
++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.
--Ex: #5CB9600<cr>
++Ex: #5Q<cr> might return *5Q6<cr>, which indicates the motor is holding a position.
--Sending this command will change the baud rate associated with servo ID 5 to 9600 bits per second.
++|***Value returned (Q)**|**Status**|**Detailed description**
++|ex: *5Q0<cr>|0: Unknown|LSS is unsure / unknown state
++|ex: *5Q1<cr>|1: Limp|Motor driving circuit is not powered and horn can be moved freely
++|ex: *5Q2<cr>|2: Free moving|Motor driving circuit is not powered and horn can be moved freely
++|ex: *5Q3<cr>|3: Accelerating|Increasing speed from rest (or previous speed) towards travel speed
++|ex: *5Q4<cr>|4: Traveling|Moving at a stable speed
++|ex: *5Q5<cr>|5: Decelerating|Decreasing from travel speed towards final position.
++|ex: *5Q6<cr>|6: Holding|Keeping current position
++|ex: *5Q7<cr>|7: Outside limits|{More details coming soon}
++|ex: *5Q8<cr>|8: Stuck|Motor cannot perform request movement at current speed setting
++|ex: *5Q9<cr>|9: Blocked|Similar to stuck, but the motor is at maximum duty and still cannot move (i.e.: stalled)
++|ex: *5Q10<cr>|10: Safe Mode|(((
++A safety limit has been exceeded (temperature, peak current or extended high current draw).
--====== __19. Gyre Rotation Direction__ ======
++Send a Q1 command to know which limit has been reached (described below).
++)))
--"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).
++(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
++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.
--{images showing before and after with AR and Origin offset}
++|***Value returned (Q1)**|**Status**|**Detailed description**
++|ex: *5Q0<cr>|No limits have been passed|Nothing is wrong
++|ex: *5Q1<cr>|Current limit has been passed|Something cause the current to either spike, or remain too high for too long
++|ex: *5Q2<cr>|Input voltage detected is below or above acceptable range|Check the voltage of your batteries or power source
++|ex: *5Q3<cr>|Temperature limit has been reached|The servo is too hot to continue operating safely.
--Query Gyre Direction (**QG**)
++====== __24. Query Voltage (**QV**)__ ======
--Ex: #5QG<cr> might return *5QG-1<cr>
++Ex: #5QV<cr> might return *5QV11200<cr>
--The value returned above means the servo is in a counter-clockwise gyration.
++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).
--Configure Gyre (**CG**)
++====== __25. Query Temperature (**QT**)__ ======
--Ex: #5CG-1<cr>
++Ex: #5QT<cr> might return *5QT564<cr>
--This changes the gyre direction as described above and also writes to EEPROM.
++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.
--====== __20. First / Initial Position (pulse)__ ======
++====== __26. Query Current (**QC**)__ ======
--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.
++Ex: #5QC<cr> might return *5QC140<cr>
--Query First Position in Pulses (**QFP**)
++The units are in milliamps, so in the example above, the servo is consuming 140mA, or 0.14A.
--Ex: #5QFP<cr> might return *5QFP1550<cr>
++====== __27. Configure RC Mode (**CRC**)__ ======
--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").
++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.
--Configure First Position in Pulses (**CFP**)
++|**Command sent**|**Note**
++|ex: #5CRC1<cr>|Change to RC position mode.
++|ex: #5CRC2<cr>|Change to RC continuous (wheel) mode.
++|ex: #5CRC*<cr>|Where * is any number or value other than 1 or 2 (or no value): stay in smart mode.
--Ex: #5CP1550<cr>
++EX: #5CRC2<cr>
--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).
++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.
--====== __21. First / Initial Position (Degrees)__ ======
++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.
--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.
++====== __28. **RESET**__ ======
--Query First Position in Degrees (**QFD**)
++Ex: #5RESET<cr> or #5RS<cr>
--Ex: #5QFD<cr> might return *5QFD64<cr>
++This command does a "soft reset" (no power cycle required) and reverts all commands to those stored in EEPROM (i.e. configuration commands).
--The reply above indicates that servo with ID 5 has a first position pulse of 1550 microseconds.
++====== __29. **DEFAULT** & CONFIRM__ ======
--Configure First Position in Degrees (**CFD**)
++Ex: #5DEFAULT<cr>
--Ex: #5CD64<cr>
++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.
--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.
++EX: #5DEFAULT<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>
--====== __22. Query Target Position in Degrees (**QDT**)__ ======
++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.
--Ex: #5QDT<cr> might return *5QDT6783<cr>
++Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET.
--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>).
++====== __30. **UPDATE** & CONFIRM__ ======
--====== __23. Query Model String (**QMS**)__ ======
++Ex: #5UPDATE<cr>
--Ex: #5QMS<cr> might return *5QMSLSS-HS1cr>
++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.
--This reply means the servo model  is LSS-HS1, meaning a high speed servo, first revision.
++EX: #5UPDATE<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>
--====== __23b. Query Model (**QM**)__ ======
++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.
--Ex: #5QM<cr> might return *5QM68702699520cr>
++Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET.
--This reply means the servo model is 0xFFF000000 or 100, meaning a high speed servo, first revision.
++= Advanced =
--====== __24. Query Serial Number (**QN**)__ ======
++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.
--Ex: #5QN<cr> might return *5QN~_~_<cr>
++====== __A1. Angular Stiffness (**AS**)__ ======
--The number in the response is the servo's serial number which is set and cannot be changed.
++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.
--====== __25. Query Firmware (**QF**)__ ======
++A positive value of "angular stiffness":
--Ex: #5QF<cr> might return *5QF11<cr>
++* The more torque will be applied to try to keep the desired position against external input / changes
++* The faster the motor will reach its intended travel speed and the motor will decelerate faster and nearer to its target position
--The integer in the reply represents the firmware version with one decimal, in this example being 1.1
++A negative value on the other hand:
--====== __26. Query Status (**Q**)__ ======
++* Causes a slower acceleration to the travel speed, and a slower deceleration
++* Allows the target position to deviate more from its position before additional torque is applied to bring it back
--Ex: #5Q<cr> might return *5Q6<cr>, which indicates the motor is holding a position.
++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.
--|*Value returned|**Status**|**Detailed description**
--|ex: *5Q0<cr>|Unknown|LSS is unsure
--|ex: *5Q1<cr>|Limp|Motor driving circuit is not powered and horn can be moved freely
--|ex: *5Q2<cr>|Free moving|Motor driving circuit is not powered and horn can be moved freely
--|ex: *5Q3<cr>|Accelerating|Increasing speed from rest (or previous speeD) towards travel speed
--|ex: *5Q4<cr>|Traveling|Moving at a stable speed
--|ex: *5Q5<cr>|Decelerating|Decreasing from travel speed towards final position.
--|ex: *5Q6<cr>|Holding|Keeping current position
--|ex: *5Q7<cr>|Stepping|Special low speed mode to maintain torque
--|ex: *5Q8<cr>|Outside limits|{More details coming soon}
--|ex: *5Q9<cr>|Stuck|Motor cannot perform request movement at current speed setting
--|ex: *5Q10<cr>|Blocked|Similar to stuck, but the motor is at maximum duty and still cannot move (i.e.: stalled)
++Ex: #5AS-2<cr>
--====== __27. Query Voltage (**QV**)__ ======
++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.
--Ex: #5QV<cr> might return *5QV11200<cr>
++Ex: #5QAS<cr>
--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).
++Queries the value being used.
--====== __28. Query Temperature (**QT**)__ ======
++Ex: #5CAS<cr>
--Ex: #5QT<cr> might return *5QT564<cr>
++Writes the desired angular stiffness value to memory.
--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.
++====== __A2. Angular Holding Stiffness (**AH**)__ ======
--====== __29. Query Current (**QC**)__ ======
++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.
--Ex: #5QC<cr> might return *5QC140<cr>
++Ex: #5AH3<cr>
--The units are in milliamps, so in the example above, the servo is consuming 140mA, or 0.14A.
++This sets the holding stiffness for servo #5 to 3 for that session.
--====== __30. RC Mode (**CRC**)__ ======
++Query Angular Hold Stiffness (**QAH**)
--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.
++Ex: #5QAH<cr> might return *5QAH3<cr>
--|**Command sent**|**Note**
--|ex: #5CRC<cr>|Stay in smart mode.
--|ex: #5CRC1<cr>|Change to RC position mode.
--|ex: #5CRC2<cr>|Change to RC continuous (wheel) mode.
--|ex: #5CRC*<cr>|Where * is any number or value. Stay in smart mode.
++This returns the servo's angular holding stiffness value.
--EX: #5CRC<cr>
++Configure Angular Hold Stiffness (**CAH**)
--====== __31. RESET__ ======
++Ex: #5CAH2<cr>
--Ex: #5RESET<cr> or #5RS<cr>
++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.
--This command does a "soft reset" (no power cycle required) and reverts all commands to those stored in EEPROM (i.e. configuration commands).
++====== __A3: Angular Acceleration (**AA**)__ ======
--====== __32. DEFAULT & CONFIRM__ ======
++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.
--Ex: #5DEFAULT<cr>
++Ex: #5AA30<cr>
--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.
++Query Angular Acceleration (**QAD**)
--EX: #5DEFAULT<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>
++Ex: #5QA<cr> might return *5QA30<cr>
--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.
++Configure Angular Acceleration (**CAD**)
--Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET.
++Ex: #5CA30<cr>
--====== __33. UPDATE & CONFIRM__ ======
++====== __A4: Angular Deceleration (**AD**)__ ======
--Ex: #5UPDATE<cr>
++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.
--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.
++Ex: #5AD8<cr>
--EX: #5UPDATE<cr> followed by #5CONFIRM<cr>
++Query Angular Deceleration (**QAD**)
--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.
++Ex: #5QD<cr> might return *5QD8<cr>
--Note that after the CONFIRM command is sent, the servo will automatically perform a RESET.
++Configure Angular Deceleration (**CAD**)
++
++Ex: #5CD8<cr>
++
++====== __A5: Motion Control (**EM**)__ ======
++
++{More details to come}
++
++====== __A6. Configure LED Blinking (**CLB**)__ ======
++
++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:
++
++(% style="width:195px" %)
++|(% style="width:134px" %)**Blink While:**|(% style="width:58px" %)**#**
++|(% style="width:134px" %)No blinking|(% style="width:58px" %)0
++|(% style="width:134px" %)Limp|(% style="width:58px" %)1
++|(% style="width:134px" %)Holding|(% style="width:58px" %)2
++|(% style="width:134px" %)Accelerating|(% style="width:58px" %)4
++|(% style="width:134px" %)Decelerating|(% style="width:58px" %)8
++|(% style="width:134px" %)Free|(% style="width:58px" %)16
++|(% style="width:134px" %)Travelling|(% style="width:58px" %)32
++|(% style="width:134px" %)Always blink|(% style="width:58px" %)63
++
++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:
++
++Ex: #5CLB0<cr> to turn off all blinking (LED always solid)
++Ex: #5CLB1<cr> only blink when limp (1)
++Ex: #5CLB2<cr> only blink when holding (2)
++Ex: #5CLB12<cr> only blink when accel or decel (accel 4 + decel 8 = 12)
++Ex: #5CLB48<cr> only blink when free or travel (free 16 + travel 32 = 48)
++Ex: #5CLB63<cr> blink in all status (1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16 + 32)
++
++RESETTING the servo is needed.

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