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ServoCenter USB 4.1 Servo Controller

Control of up to 256 servos from only one USB port.

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Item number:140313299947
Item location:Portsmouth, Ohio, United States
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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.

About ServoCenter

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 ServoCenters may be chained together to control up to 256 RC servos, with completely independent movement, from only one USB or serial 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.

The ServoCenter controller can be programmed using a simple raw packet protocol or can be programmed using the included ActiveX control or Win32 DLL. Sample programs illustrating all programming methods are included in the documentation and examples CD. The ServoCenter Command Protocol allows complex servo movement commands to be issued by constructing and transmitting simple command packets. Code examples are included for:

GCC/Linux

QBASIC

Python

 C#

TurboC

Visual C++ 6.0

Visual C++.NET

 C#.NET

Visual Basic 6.0

Visual Basic.NET

 

  

USB 4.1 Features

USB 4.1 Features

Description

General

16 servo channels (individually configurable as extra digital outputs)

16 dedicated digital input/output channels, individually configurable

8 dedicated analog input channels

Control position, speed, and seek-time of all servos simultaneously

Control up to 16 RC servos per board

Control or sense up to 16 I/O device channels per board

Daisy-chain up to 16 boards for 256 servos, 256 digital I/O channels, and 128 analog inputs from one USB or serial port

 Functionality

Preset storage capability allows the saving and loading of up to 64 preset servo position & digital I/O configurations

Presets can be loaded instantly or cross-faded for smooth transitions

Built-in configurable smoothing algorithm for more natural motions

Scaled and percentage motion commands allow max, min, and startup position for motion programming/complex calibration

Absolute & relative position commands allow programming flexibility

Configuration information saved even when powered off

Programming

User upgradeable firmware; always have the latest features/updates

Bootloader allows users to create and upload their own firmware

Status LEDs for real-time troublshooting and feedback

Fully programmable via either USB or DB9F serial connectors

Jumper settings allow for flexible configuration and control options

ActiveX and Win32 DLL allows for rapid, powerful program development; create complex control applications easily

 Communication 

Multiple baud rates supported (9600, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps)

Equipped with Type B USB connector, male and female DB9 connectors

Receive commands from both USB and serial RS232 devices

Virtual COM port feature allows simple USB communication

Supports USB, RS-232 serial, and TTL logic-level serial control

Simple yet robust serial protocol supports both ASCII and binary protocol modes, allows easy adaptation to specific needs

Analog input channels can be read in either 8-bit or 10-bit resolutions

Power and Electrical

On-board regulator supports both 4.8v/6.0v servo supply voltages

Over-current and over-temperature protection

On-board pads allow for external and/or battery power supply

Digital I/O channels have configurable internal pull-up resistances

Digital I/O channels provide power supply pins for connection to external digital I/O modules

Analog Input channels provide power supply pins for connection to external analog input modules

USB 4.1 Package Includes:

  • ServoCenter 4.1 USB Board
  • USB cable
  • AC adapter
  • Manuals on CD and/or download
  • Programming Guide on CD and/or download
  • Programming Examples on CD and/or download
  • Drivers on CD and/or download
  • Programming Components on CD and/or download

 Board Specifications

  • 3.775" x 3.55" x 1.0" (9.6cm x 9.0cm x 2.5 cm)
  • 2.7 oz
  • USB Type B Port
  • 9-pin IBM style RS232 DCE 3-pin TTL serial
  • 9-pin IBM style RS232 DTE 3-pin TTL serial
  • 3-pin standard universal RC servo connector
  • 3-pin digital I/O, 3-pin analog I/O (ground, +5V, signal)
  • Minimum 1A, 7.5VDC-15VDC power supply
  • Power jack 2.1mm x 5.5mm male, 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.

Questions and answers about this item
  
 Q: I'm working on a robot that includes both pan and tilt functions. The servos used for the pan is a 1/4 scale "sailing winch" servo that can draw quite a bit of power. How much current can this controller... Continue reading
A: Hello ssokol01, The ServoCenter 4.1's on-board voltage regulator supplies up to 5 Amps at 4.8VDC or 6.0VDC, selectable via jumper. The amount of current supplied by the regulator depends on the external DC power supply... Continue reading
Nov 03, 2009 
  
 Q: Hello, I am looking for a programmable controller that can be connected to the pc to control 4,000 small 12v leds. I realize this only controls 256 servos, but can these units be combined to together to achieve the... Continue reading
A: Each board has 16 dedicated I/O ports, as well as 16 servo channels which can also be used as additional I/O. This will give you up to 32 I/O ports per board, so by chaining together 16 boards, you could control up to 512... Continue reading
Oct 11, 2009 
 Q: Hi, i have several silly questions, hope you can help me. 1.- Is this the FULL version, or the Board only version? basically, i am askig to know if the AC adapter, prited manual/programming guide,etc. come included. 2.- The... Continue reading
A: Yes, this is the full version with AC adapter, etc. We provide programming examples for several flavors of C/C++ and other languages, so you don't have to use Python if you're not comfortable with it. Yes, you can... Continue reading
Oct 06, 2009 


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