Designed for projects requiring simple to complex RC servo control, including robotics, animatronic heads and other animatronics, special effects, scaled simulations, performance and sequencing options for musicians, automation and motion control applications, interactive displays, and more.
Each ServoCenter module allows simple, logical control of the seek position and seek speed of up to sixteen connected servos independently and simultaneously, and up to 16 (32 for MIDI version) ServoCenters may be chained together to control up to 256 RC servos (512 for MIDI version), with completely independent movement, from only one serial, USB, or MIDI port. This independent control scheme allows one servo to move to a position slowly, while another is moving to a different position at a faster speed.
The independent control of both servo position and speed makes the ServoCenter controllers especially useful for applications such as robotics, animatronics, motion control, automation, retail displays, and other areas where independent or coordinated fluid servo motion is desired.
MIDI 1.2 Features
ServoCenter MIDI allows MIDI continuous controller messages to directly control standard RC servos. ServoCenter MIDI is designed to be easily configured by anyone familiar with MIDI. By allowing MIDI continuous controller messages to control servos, ServoCenter MIDI opens up countless performance and sequencing options for musicians or special effects/ animatronics technicians. ServoCenter MIDI allows any device with a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) OUT port to control standard RC servo motors.
ServoCenterMIDI is especially useful for servo control applications where MIDI music messages are to be coordinated with fluid servo motion. The broad range of MIDI sequencer software and MIDI controller devices make creating and storing servo motor motion performances easy for non-programmers. This opens up many opportunities for multimedia displays, interactive performance art, kinetic sculptures, and more.
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MIDI 1.2 Features |
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General |
16 servo channels |
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Control position, speed, and seek-time of all servos simultaneously |
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Control up to 16 RC servos per board |
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Daisy-chain up to 32 boards to control 512 servos from one MIDI out port |
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Functionality |
Full 14-bit resolution allows for 16,384 servo positions |
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MIDI Continuous Controller messages control each servo position, on/off |
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Use with MIDI sequencer software for instant motion control solution that allows accurate and repeatable recording and playback of servo motions |
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Programming |
Easily programmed using standard MIDI Continuous Controller messages |
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Simple MIDI protocol makes motor control simple for non-programmers |
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Jumper selectable controller range settings allow for flexible configuration and control options |
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Communication |
MIDI IN and MIDI THRU ports allow daisy-chaining of multiple ServoCenter boards of other MIDI devices |
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Switch selectable MIDI channel settings |
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Data Format: MIDI standard interface running at 31.25 kbps |
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MIDI Manufacturer ID: 00H 01H 56H |
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Power and Electrical |
On-board regulator supports both 4.8v/6.0v servo supply voltages |
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Over-current and over-temperature protection |
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On-board pads allow for external and/or battery power supply |
Included in Package
- ServoCenter 1.2 MIDI Board
- ServoCenter MIDI Manual
- MIDI Cable
- AC Adapter
Board Specifications
- 3.375" x 3.625" x 1.0" (8.5cm x 9.2cm x 2.5cm)
- 2.8 oz
- 5-pin DIN MIDI-IN
- 5-pin DIN MIDI-THRU
- 3-pin standard universal RC servo connector
- Minimum 1.5A, 7.5VDC-15VDC power supply
- 2.1x5.5 mm male power jack, center positive
International Buyers- Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These chares are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/ buying.
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