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Dome Lift Mechanism R2D2

I am trying to convert a system so it can be used in EZ-B/

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The Dome Lift MEchanism by Matthew Zwarts https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3654411

The system works with a hbridge that moves the platform up, hit a switch... Do his thing (depending on which lift, servo movement/leds... than reverse the direction of the platform till it hits the lower switch.
Whil going up ... a panel must be opened first and when going down it should close afterwards...

For now the scipt works by pushing a button as trigger....   Link to script:  https://www.thingiverse.com/download:7006587

Dome lift in action  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ7mDE0MupM

Example of lift not exact the same used on R2..

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The system works with a hbridge that moves the platform up, hit a switch... Do his thing (depending on which lift, servo movement/leds...  than reverse the direction of the platform till it hits the lower switch.   While going up ... a panel must be opened first and when going down the panel should close afterwards...

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From hiko translated....

Hello, as I am working on the dome elevation system, I have all the components but I have doubts about the connection of this board. I would appreciate some connection diagram of this component to know how to connect it correctly. Greetings from Chile

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#10  

@hiko: That board is an affordable PCA9685 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver with I2C interface.

I would first start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_6cb7WczzQ

If you have an EZ-Robot EZB controller, you can PWM/Control 24 servos, so the board is redundant.

Chile
#11  

Gracias amigo. Me ha servido mucho tu ayuda. Saludos

Chile
#12  

Otra duda, puedo reemplazar la tarjeta Mega 2560 por arduino uno?

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Otra duda, puedo reemplazar la tarjeta Mega 2560 por arduino uno?
No you need an Arduino Mega.

The project uses: 6 motors : 2 digital control pins per motor = 2 * 6 = 12 output digital pins. 2 dip switches per motors =  2 * 6 = 12 digital input pins 1 button per motor = 1 x 6  = 6 digital input pins  Total: 18 input ports + 12 output ports

Uno has: 12 digital pins (excluding the serial port)  4 analog input ports (excluding 2 ports for the I2C)

Definitely you need the Arduino Mega

#14  

onedayflie2, I'd love to collaborate with you using the ARC system instead of Padawan 360, etc - as I am building an R2D2 from Michael Baddeley's designs.  Are you on any FB forums related to the R2 build?

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I had a pause because of the covid period...  But i will resume my project soon (as soon if i can get that subscription)

Colaboration is great... Let me take some pics of the wiring.... And i try to upload my build...  Isn't there a chatfunction?