I have a kangaroo x2 and a Sabertooth 2x12. I can get successful tune on Channel 1 but not on Channel 2.
Has anyone managed to get a KangarooX2 to successfully run independent motor channels as Dimension claims it can. I am installing the hardware in an R2D2 Dome Periscope that uses one motor to lift the scope and a second motor to rotate it. I have it successfully lifting using servo commands from my EZB but the Roo will not grant me independent control.
I can also ditch the Sabertooth and run two Roos and two Syren10s if necessary.
Any help is appreciated.
- Douglas
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Thank you so much for responding. My setup is very simple and I’m tuning with mechanical stops. I’m following the dip switch settings recommended. 1 & 2 off and 4, 5, & 6 on (Sabertooth) and 1, 2, 3, 4 on (Roo). The plan is to use simple servo commands or send serial commands on the EZB for travel. I need the periscope to rotate beyond 360 degrees so Dimension suggested using a limit switch on the index pin once the channel has been tuned. This would be done in DEScribe with some limit setting changes but I haven’t gotten that far yet. After I get both sides tuned with DEScribe, I’m able to do a Live Test on Channel 1 but channel 2 always fails and says the Roo needs to restart because it may be in a runaway situation. What’s really frustrating is that if I skip the Live Test and send a command to Ch 1, Ch 2 moves as if it’s in differential drive mode.
Would you mind sharing your dip switch settings with me for comparison?
Thank you so much Dave!
Sincerely,
Douglas