It should be really easy to port the open cm or arduino code to the arbotix board. Is this the one you're talking about? Check this link and let me know: https://www.trossenrobotics.com/p/arbotix-robot-controller.aspx

Hey DJ!  Yes this is the board. That would be great.  I appreciate your time on it.

Hi again.  I am trying out the added functionality to the plug in for the OpenCM  expansion board.  Did you ever take a look at the Trossen Arbotix controller to try and port the open cm or Arduino code?  VK

1. Synthiam does not have an Trossen Arbotix Controller to try code on.

2. The OpenCM expansion board details are available in the dynamixel control here: https://synthiam.com/Docs/Skills/Servo/Dynamixel?id=16142

Thanks for the reply.   Not having the board could be an issue.  :-)   I saw the Open CM Expansion Board changes.   If I have an extra Arbotix board around, is there a way for me to send it to you?  Or do you have to get things directly from a manufacturer or reseller?

Thanks for your work on Dynamixel.

We usually work with the manufacturer directly because they pay for the implementation to be supported. However - if you're going to make some awesome robot with it... I could whip something up on a live hack if you wish to donate one to us

Well, I am not sure if my robots are awesome, but I do enjoy them.  LOL!  I can send you the Arbotix.  Where would I ship it?  I may send one from Trossen or send one of mine, based on cost of shipping, etc.  I did just order the EZB4 with camera and the RGB LED Brick to add more capability and personality to one of my robot arms.  The Open CM is working great with it - but using a camera, etc. that is not the PC would be nice.  I might put the hacked Open CM into my Darwin MINI or another Bioloid premium robot.

Having the Arbotix board work would mean I could use some of my other sensors and camera as well...just let me know where to ship.    :-)

The camera sure is a nice feature to not require a pc. Albeit, my robots lately are all using up boards or lattepanda for that reason

you can ship it to the address from here: https://synthiam.com/About/Contact

Hey DJ.

I have decided to not ask you to do the live hack on the Arbotix board, mainly because my "extra board" is not working.  I have my Pincher Arm working with EZB4 now and the EZB Tiny is on a robot turret that has a nerf gun on it (The turret does not use dynamixel servos.). And I still have my OpenCM board that I can use.

I am still having challenges with my PS3 working properly to use with either of these but I need to try a few other things before asking more questions.  I am trying to get the analog stick control to move the servos in increments and stop, rather than going back to position when the stick control moves back to center.  And ARC doesn't recognize the direction buttons on the left at all...

If there is a joystick that you know works more directly please let me know.  I am still reviewing the different videos and lessons out on the site to see what others have done.

I see that you have a new video using a Robotis Arm!  Heading to watch it now.  Thanks!

Vicki

Hi Vicki,

The Logitech Wireless Gamepad (F710) is a controller that DJ commonly uses.

Awesome!  Thanks Jeremie!  I will pick one up.  VK