jdvann
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i need help using this controller. https://synthiam.com/Tutorials/Hardware.aspx?id=28 I was able to get it wired up ok thanks to dschulpius but not i cannot control it from the ezb I only have forward. no reverse. I am using a servo Controls - Modified servo Movement Panel It maybe that I don't know what I am doing. thanks
I don't know anything about this specific (300 Amp) motor controller, but can you get it to work under PWM? And are you sure you wired it correctly?
You want to use the Modified servo Movement Panel and you will need to set the settings to the correct ports which the controller is connected to.
Once you have done that it should work. All I can suggest is that you check the config.
I have no idea what the config should be Script (when using 2 esc): servo(d0, 35) servo(d1, 35) sleep(50) servo(d0, 39) servo(d1, 39) sleep(50) servo(d0, 42) servo(d1, 42) found at https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/329&page=1
When I get home I'll take a look at the control.
Do you have a datasheet or link to the controller? I've not used one but the datasheet should tell me all I need to know.
Do you have the proper control installed? There are a couple controls that look similar and can be confusing.
Under "Project menu" Select "Add" then Select "Servo" and make sure you have chosen "Modified servo Movement Panel".
Once you know you have the proper Movement Panel control installed you'll see a small icon of a gear in the upper left corner. Click on that gear and you will get into the Config section where you select the ports you have plugged your servos into on the EZB. Make sure you have the plugs installed in the proper orientation. Black is ground and goes towards the inside of the board. Again, make sure your ports in the config area of the Movement Panel match the port you have the servo control cables plugged into on the EZB.
Here's a vid DJ made on how to do this:
Hope this helps.
In the newer ARC the controls may be different to some of the videos.
Here is how to add and configure the Modified servo Movement Panel
Go to project on the ribbon and choose Add. Then look for this control (highlighted red) under the "servo" group
Click on the gear icon to go to the config (again highlighted red)
Set the correct ports (red) and check the default values (green)
Provided the controller is connected correctly (ground/black to the inside of the board) it should work.
Rich make this so EZ. He's a true asset to this forum.
I'm always more than happy to assist where I can (which is almost everywhere)