
Boydw
Hi
I have a question about the power outlets P1 and P2
I have a small RC controlled trolly to be used on a construction site. This requires that I have a beeper and flashing light.
Hoping to use the Power outlets to operate light and beeper. I seem to be unable to get the power outlets to work. Despite setting the board to brakes and timeout limits to 0 as per manual its not working. As I understand I connect - to the P outlets and + to the main power input
Can anyone give me some advice on this?
Thanks in advance
I did a quick search and found that Dimension Engineering does has an FAQ Knowledge base and help desk if you can't find the info here.
Here's the link to Dimension Engineering: https://help.dimensionengineering.com/knowledgebase.php?article=16
If not you will have to hook your sabertooth up to your computer, download the free Discribe software from Dimension Engineering and set up these ports to be used as power outputs. The manual Jermie pointed to will guide you through the process nicely. According to the manual you also need to adjust the voltage level to your needs. In this mode the power output is directly controllable. A control setting of 2047 corresponds to full
power and a control setting of -2047 corresponds to zero power. You'll need to use your multimeter to see what you actually have as you adjust. looks like you can have a power output up to 33.6V . looks like you will need to choose Controllable Output in the drop down menu of the P port you want to use.
Also make sure you have all your dip switch settings correct. Dip sw3 controls weather you use a battery or power supply.
If you are needing only 5vdv you can just use the 5v port found to the left of P1 & P2. This is a 5vdc power out port. Ports P1 & P2 can handle up to 8 amps but the 5vdv power out port can only handle 1 amp load.
I do not intend to control the power outlets, just do as the manual suggests ( page 46) use the power outlets as Braking and achieve a power source for my beeper and flashing light when device moves.
Despite using the DEScribe software, setting the power outlets to Braking, uploading and operating (12v battery) whilst using the diagnostics page the power outlets still only register -100% (off), also have a beeper connected (silent) Also uploaded latest firmware.
Dip switch setting 1off 2on 3off 4on 5off 6on using RC
Thanks for the input so far
The answer to my issue has been found
Don't set delays to Zero, have some delay even if small
Looks like you are using Java. Too much code to rewrite on this robot. Using original EZ robot scripting language, SetSpeed. movement doesn't work. I get a syntax error. I uses SetSpeed on previous versios before ARC and worked fine. Has this command made inoperable? Is there a work around?
Can some scripts be in Java and the rest just EZ?
Thanks for the help.
Found the problem. I was setting movement up in connection string but when using joystick I didn't realize the Use variable movement speed resets this to whatever joystick throws in. Unchecking the box fixed the problem. Thanks.
I will probably start moving scripts over to Java. Lot of work to do.
Unless I missed something very important DJ has promised ez script is not going to be phased out.
I do want to learn Javascript and eventually convert all or most of my scripts but like jackphillips1953 I have a ton of scripts for my robot.
I think it's the genius and success behind the whole EZ Robot success.
Ya, I know, you have split off from EZ Robot and changed the name of ARC to ARC and totally enhanced the software. But EZ Scrip is the secret that makes it work for everyone. Kinda like the Universal Translator on Star Trek. My advice if it's worth anything, don't ever let it go.