
tklass
Canada
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Hi there, I just got my EZ-b and I am trying to make it work with this http://www.robotshop.com/ca/productinfo.aspx?pc=RB-Dim-30&lang=en-US
I have the motors driving using a regular hobby radio receiver and transmitter plugged into the servo board.
I have tried the Movement Panel connecting it to d0 and I can only get the motors to twitch
any ideas?
So, you will have to resort to servo mode. Due to that, I do not have any configuration values to suggest. You will need to expirement with the Modified servo Movement Panel to determine what values to use.
You can use a "Vertical Servo" control at first. Move it slowly and write down the values of the speeds you wish. Use those values in the Modified servo Movement Panel.
I cannot suggest what dip switch setting to use because I have no experience with that Sabertooth. If you need additional support, I would recommend contacting the manufacturer.
I had one Sabertooth controller that i could have tested with - but it stopped working. I'm can't justify spending another $XXX dollars on another.
The model they sent can use a few different options , one is rc , these are the others.
The dip switch settings for simplified serial mode that I used are :
Switch 1 Up
Switch 2 Down
Switch 3 Up
Switch 4 Down
Switch 5 Up
Switch 6 Up
I'm using a Logitech F510 Gamepad for my robot control. I configured the right joystick to control two linear actuators with the serial mode Sabertooth 2 x 12. The default left joystick was configured to control a Movement Panel with different speed controllers. I hope this helps a little.
Jim
@JStarne you can use packet serial. Press the ? button on the Sabertooth Control and view the tutorial. That will show you which configuration settings you will need. Compare those settings with your manual, they may be different. You care about the Packet Serial and Baud Rate.
Compare the jumper configurations to the manual for your Sabertooth - in case they are different.
can you tell me why the servo pad works fine and controls the motors? i am not sure the difference if i use the horizontal servo control then i can make the motors run as well. I just cannot use the sabertooth control so i cannot make the bot move forward and back left and right
Thanks again for the support !
You can also call up the sabertooth factory for support. They really spent time with me and helped me get mine going. They told me stuff that was not the same as in the manual.
Good luck!
:-)