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Offline ballbreakerTopic starter

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how can i connectt a servo directly with a computer
« on: July 09, 2010, 04:39:25 AM »
not to remember the command just to execute it like calibrating it to go to 0 do i need a microcontroler  or is there another way.
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Re: how can i connectt a servo directly with a computer
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2010, 05:12:34 AM »
You can use a parallel port if you have one.
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Re: how can i connectt a servo directly with a computer
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2010, 06:15:02 AM »
Basically the only way to do it directly is with the parallel port as armando said. However, it isn't the easiest thing to do.

Alternatively you could get a USB servo controller:
http://www.lynxmotion.com/Product.aspx?productID=395

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Re: how can i connectt a servo directly with a computer
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2010, 06:20:05 AM »
which of the parallels port pins i use?
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Re: how can i connectt a servo directly with a computer
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2010, 06:54:59 AM »
One of the data pins would be the obvious choice, as they are outputs.
But controlling it from Windows will be tough, as you only work with a "Virtual Machine" i.e. timing will be off, so better use DOS or Linux.
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