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From version < 98.4 >
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157 157  SR overwrites SD / CSR overwrites CSD and vice-versa.
158 158  )))|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Max per servo
159 159  | 14|[[**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
160 -| 15|[[**G**yre direction (**G**)>>||anchor="H19.GyreRotationDirection"]]| G| QG| CG|| | ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %)Gyre / rotation direction: 1= CW (clockwise) -1 = CCW (counter-clockwise)|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)1
161 -| 16|[[**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
162 -| 17|[[**B**aud rate>>||anchor="H18.BaudRate"]]| | QB| CB| | | ✓|none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)9600
163 -| 18|[[**F**irst Position (**P**ulse)>>||anchor="H20.First2InitialPosition28pulse29"]]| | QFP|CFP |X| ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %)CFP overwrites CFD and vice-versa|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)(((
160 +| 15|[[**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
161 +| 16|[[**B**aud rate>>||anchor="H18.BaudRate"]]| B| QB| CB| | | ✓|none (integer)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)9600
162 +| 17|[[**G**yre direction (**G**)>>||anchor="H19.GyreRotationDirection"]]| 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 +| 18|[[**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" %)(((
164 164  Limp
165 165  )))
166 -| 19|[[**F**irst Position (**D**eg)>>||anchor="H21.First2InitialPosition28Degrees29"]]| | QFD|CFD|X| ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %)CFD overwrites CFP and vice-versa|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Limp
166 +| 19|[[**F**irst Position (**D**eg)>>||anchor="H21.First2InitialPosition28Degrees29"]]| | QFD|CFD| | ✓| ✓|none |(% style="width:510px" %)CFD overwrites CFP and vice-versa|(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)Limp
167 167  | 20|[[**T**arget (**D**eg) **P**osition>>||anchor="H22.QueryTargetPositioninDegrees28QDT29"]]| | QDT| | | | ✓|tenths of degrees (ex 325 = 32.5 degrees)|(% style="width:510px" %) |(% style="text-align:center; width:113px" %)
168 168  | 21|[[**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" %)
169 169  | 22|[[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" %)
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208 208  
209 209  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.
210 210  
211 -====== __3. Timed move (**T**) modifier__ ======
211 +====== __3. Timed move (**T**)__ ======
212 212  
213 213  Example: #5P1500T2500<cr>
214 214  
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216 216  
217 217  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.
218 218  
219 -====== __4. Speed (**S**) modifier__ ======
219 +====== __4. Speed (**S**)__ ======
220 220  
221 221  Example: #5P1500S750<cr>
222 222  
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377 377  
378 378  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.
379 379  
380 -====== __14. LED Color (**LED**)__ ======
380 +====== ======
381 381  
382 +====== __16. RGB LED (**LED**)__ ======
383 +
382 382  Ex: #5LED3<cr>
383 383  
384 384  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.
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393 393  
394 394  Configure LED Color (**CLED**)
395 395  
396 -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.
398 +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.
397 397  
398 -====== __15. Gyre Rotation Direction (**G**)__ ======
400 +====== __17. Identification Number__ ======
399 399  
400 -"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).
402 +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.
401 401  
402 -Ex: #5G-1<cr>
403 -
404 -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.
405 -
406 -Query Gyre Direction (**QG**)
407 -
408 -Ex: #5QG<cr> might return *5QG-1<cr>
409 -
410 -The value returned above means the servo is in a counter-clockwise gyration.
411 -
412 -Configure Gyre (**CG**)
413 -
414 -Ex: #5CG-1<cr>
415 -
416 -This changes the gyre direction as described above and also writes to EEPROM.
417 -
418 -====== __16. Identification Number (**ID** #)__ ======
419 -
420 -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).
421 -
422 422  Query Identification (**QID**)
423 423  
424 424  EX: #254QID<cr> might return *QID5<cr>
425 425  
426 -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.
408 +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.
427 427  
428 428  Configure ID (**CID**)
429 429  
430 430  Ex: #4CID5<cr>
431 431  
432 -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.
414 +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.
433 433  
434 -====== __17. Baud Rate (B)__ ======
416 +====== __18. Baud Rate__ ======
435 435  
436 -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.
418 +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.
419 +\*: 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.
437 437  
438 438  Query Baud Rate (**QB**)
439 439  
440 440  Ex: #5QB<cr> might return *5QB9600<cr>
441 441  
442 -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.
425 +Querying the baud rate is used simply to confirm the CB configuration command before the servo is power cycled.
443 443  
444 444  Configure Baud Rate (**CB**)
445 445  
446 -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.
429 +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.
447 447  
448 448  Ex: #5CB9600<cr>
449 449  
450 450  Sending this command will change the baud rate associated with servo ID 5 to 9600 bits per second.
451 451  
452 -====== __18. First Position (Pulse) (**FP**)__ ======
435 +====== __19. Gyre Rotation Direction__ ======
453 453  
454 -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.
437 +"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).
455 455  
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440 +
441 +Query Gyre Direction (**QG**)
442 +
443 +Ex: #5QG<cr> might return *5QG-1<cr>
444 +
445 +The value returned above means the servo is in a counter-clockwise gyration.
446 +
447 +Configure Gyre (**CG**)
448 +
449 +Ex: #5CG-1<cr>
450 +
451 +This changes the gyre direction as described above and also writes to EEPROM.
452 +
453 +====== __20. First / Initial Position (pulse)__ ======
454 +
455 +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.
456 +
456 456  Query First Position in Pulses (**QFP**)
457 457  
458 458  Ex: #5QFP<cr> might return *5QFP1550<cr>
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463 463  
464 464  Ex: #5CP1550<cr>
465 465  
466 -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 (Ex. #5CFP<cr>) results in the servo remaining limp upon power up (i.e. disabled).
467 +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).
467 467  
468 -====== __19. First / Initial Position (Degrees) (**FD**)__ ======
469 +====== __21. First / Initial Position (Degrees)__ ======
469 469  
470 -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.
471 +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.
471 471  
472 472  Query First Position in Degrees (**QFD**)
473 473  
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479 479  
480 480  Ex: #5CD64<cr>
481 481  
482 -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.
483 +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.
483 483  
484 484  ====== __22. Query Target Position in Degrees (**QDT**)__ ======
485 485  
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