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Offline AndyspinsTopic starter

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Axon Questions
« 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



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Re: Axon Questions
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Axon Questions
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2010, 07:44:53 PM »

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Re: Axon Questions
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2010, 06:36:05 AM »
Check SparkFun, DigiKey, Mouser for the connectors.

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

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Re: Axon Questions
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2010, 07:15:02 AM »
add a .com after each name

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Re: Axon Questions
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2010, 03:38:28 PM »
add a .com after each name
Thanks but I meant the header not the site.

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Re: Axon Questions
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2010, 03:41:51 PM »
Yes, search those sites for header connectors, many to choose from.
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Re: Axon Questions
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2010, 06:10:39 PM »
Webbot Home: http://webbot.org.uk/
WebbotLib online docs: http://webbot.org.uk/WebbotLibDocs
If your in the neighbourhood: http://www.hovinghamspa.co.uk

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