Difference between revisions of "Servo"
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== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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This module enables you to easily control upto 7 servomotors over an SPI interface, while needing minimal resources from your CPU. |
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The PCB is equipped with two SPI connectors, so daisychaining multiple SPI modules is an option. |
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== Assembly instructions == |
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This allows you to control the LCD with only 4 data lines (MOSI, MISO, SS and SCK). This is not only pin-saving, but is is also possible do daisy-chain multiple modules (we will be releasing additional boards with other functions in the very near future)! |
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The board can be used with all microcontrollers, such as the Atmel AVR, Arduino/Freeduino boards, Microchip PIC, etcetera. Other computers/boards with an SPI interface (such as the Raspberry Pi) should also be able to control this module. |
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=== Possible Configurations === |
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== External resources == |
== External resources == |
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== Pinout == |
== Pinout == |
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The pinout is standard for servo-motors; |
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Pin 1 is GND (near the edge of the board) |
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Pin 2 is VCC (5V) |
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Pin 3 is data |
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=== LEDs === |
=== LEDs === |
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The only LED is a power-LED. |
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== Jumper settings == |
== Jumper settings == |
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Solder jumper (on bottom layer): ICSP-Enable. CAUTION! Pin 1 and 2 are connected by a narrow PCB track. Cut this if you want to change this jumper setting. |
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1-2: Default: Both SPI connectors connected in parallel. |
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2-3: ICSP enabled; programming the MCU over the 6-pin connector marked SPI3 (near the edge of the board) is enabled. |
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== Programming == |
== Programming == |
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== Changelog == |
== Changelog == |
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=== 1.0 === |
=== 1.0 === |
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Revision as of 18:01, 15 February 2012
This is the documentation page for the SPI_servo board.
Overview
This module enables you to easily control upto 7 servomotors over an SPI interface, while needing minimal resources from your CPU. The PCB is equipped with two SPI connectors, so daisychaining multiple SPI modules is an option. This allows you to control the LCD with only 4 data lines (MOSI, MISO, SS and SCK). This is not only pin-saving, but is is also possible do daisy-chain multiple modules (we will be releasing additional boards with other functions in the very near future)! The board can be used with all microcontrollers, such as the Atmel AVR, Arduino/Freeduino boards, Microchip PIC, etcetera. Other computers/boards with an SPI interface (such as the Raspberry Pi) should also be able to control this module.
External resources
Datasheets
Additional software
Related projects
Pinout
The pinout is standard for servo-motors; Pin 1 is GND (near the edge of the board) Pin 2 is VCC (5V) Pin 3 is data
LEDs
The only LED is a power-LED.
Jumper settings
Solder jumper (on bottom layer): ICSP-Enable. CAUTION! Pin 1 and 2 are connected by a narrow PCB track. Cut this if you want to change this jumper setting. 1-2: Default: Both SPI connectors connected in parallel. 2-3: ICSP enabled; programming the MCU over the 6-pin connector marked SPI3 (near the edge of the board) is enabled.
Programming
The software
Default operation
Future hardware enhancements
- Add extra power connector for servo power
Future software enhancements
Changelog
1.0
- Initial public release