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Electronics => Electronics => Topic started by: Andyspins on August 28, 2010, 12:32:45 PM

Title: Axon Questions
Post by: Andyspins on August 28, 2010, 12:32:45 PM

Where can I buy the little black headers that plug into the axon? Also, can A DC motor be used and treated like a servo?Thanks



                                     Andyspins

Title: Re: Axon Questions
Post by: waltr on August 28, 2010, 02:38:13 PM

Check SparkFun, DigiKey, Mouser for the connectors.

NO, you can not plug a DC motor directly onto the Axon output pins. A servo contains circuits to receive the low current pulse train (pulse width is translated into a servo position) from the processor and a high current motor drive circuit.
To run a DC motor you need a drive circuit. and much different signaling than a servo.

There is information on both servos and DC motor drivers in the SoR tutorials and articles.

Title: Re: Axon Questions
Post by: Admin on August 28, 2010, 07:44:53 PM

Definitely read the full FAQ :P

http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_faq.shtml#servo_motor (http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_faq.shtml#servo_motor)

Title: Re: Axon Questions
Post by: Andyspins on August 29, 2010, 06:36:05 AM

Quote from: waltr on August 28, 2010, 02:38:13 PM

Check SparkFun, DigiKey, Mouser for the connectors.

What is the exact name of it so I can serch for it?

Title: Re: Axon Questions
Post by: Admin on August 29, 2010, 07:15:02 AM

add a .com after each name

Title: Re: Axon Questions
Post by: Andyspins on August 29, 2010, 03:38:28 PM

Quote from: Admin on August 29, 2010, 07:15:02 AM

add a .com after each name

Thanks but I meant the header not the site.

Title: Re: Axon Questions
Post by: SmAsH on August 29, 2010, 03:41:51 PM

Yes, search those sites for header connectors, many to choose from.

Title: Re: Axon Questions
Post by: Webbot on August 29, 2010, 06:10:39 PM

Read this http://www.societyofrobots.com/electronics_wire_connector.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/electronics_wire_connector.shtml)

Title: Re: Axon Questions
Post by: Andyspins on August 29, 2010, 07:15:29 PM

Quote from: Webbot on August 29, 2010, 06:10:39 PM

Read this http://www.societyofrobots.com/electronics_wire_connector.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/electronics_wire_connector.shtml)

Thanks that really helps!