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by bgantner
Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Undo a Motor "reverse"
Replies: 3
Views: 6110

Re: Undo a Motor "reverse"

So I found a solution. It is basically the third option from my previous list. I'll post it in case it helps someone in the future. SIGNALMAX(0)=1500 SIGNALMAX(1)=1500 main if MOTORPWM >= 0 then if MOTORFLAGS(0) & 0x0002 then ;moving forward, but reversed, so command is 'backward' SIGNALMAXACTIO...
by bgantner
Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Undo a Motor "reverse"
Replies: 3
Views: 6110

Re: Undo a Motor "reverse"

Using a MCP260A, using pin3 (+5V) through two NO switches (left/right) and back to Pins 6/13 (DIN1 & 2). DIN 1 and 2 are set to Analog. Using the script, I've set the max signal limit appropriately to trigger as needed on switch contact. Current script is simply: SIGNALMAX(0)=1500 SIGNALMAX(1)=1...
by bgantner
Thu Nov 16, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Undo a Motor "reverse"
Replies: 3
Views: 6110

Undo a Motor "reverse"

I'm trying to create a motorized guide that lays rope onto a rotating drum, moving left/right so that the rope goes on cleanly without getting tangled. I've got two limit switches, one at each end of the range of motion. It seems pretty straightforward to set one of the switches to 'reverse' the mot...
by bgantner
Fri Oct 27, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Velocity and Position Control
Topic: Reversing directions at limits (Roboclaw vs MCP)
Replies: 2
Views: 4869

Reversing directions at limits (Roboclaw vs MCP)

I'm setting up a drum/tether winding system and wondering if I can do it with the roboclaw limit switches or if I need to get a MCP and do some programming. In short, I have a motor that moves a tether guide left/right in front of a drum to lay down the rope evenly. I have two limit switches, one on...