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by dpa
Fri Sep 02, 2016 12:34 am
Forum: Velocity and Position Control
Topic: Buffered drive
Replies: 1
Views: 4596

Buffered drive

I have 2 questions about buffered drive commands: [*] Is there any way (including officially non-documented :-) to get from the buffer which command is being executed right now? I know I can get the number of commands in the buffer that are waiting for execution, but that is not what I need... [*] A...
by dpa
Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Velocity and Position Control
Topic: What's the best command to free-wheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 9177

Re: What's the best command to free-wheel?

Wow, that's great! :P
by dpa
Thu Sep 01, 2016 2:53 am
Forum: Velocity and Position Control
Topic: What's the best command to free-wheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 9177

Re: What's the best command to free-wheel?

I also need a free-wheel mode. Am I correct that every time when I set the minimum main battery voltage via SetMinVoltageMainBattery() function the new voltage value is being written into EEPROM memory? And EEPROM will not last for long if it will be re-written hundereds times per day... My robot ma...
by dpa
Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powering RoboClaw from boost converter
Replies: 3
Views: 5727

Re: Powering RoboClaw from boost converter

Thank you for explanations. With this DC motors are usually safe to run at +-50% their rated voltage the puzzle got solved and I will do now as you suggest. Now I'm just curious. You wrote Note if you go with this circuit and your regen accu can handle all the regen energy you voltage will go up. Po...
by dpa
Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powering RoboClaw from boost converter
Replies: 3
Views: 5727

Powering RoboClaw from boost converter

Hello, How would you suggest to connect RoboClaw 2x7A to boost converter? Currently it is attached as shown on the picture. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bwbz4_Nb_E7QT2FwdkJHTWg5U0E . Boost converter converts from 7.2V to 12V. However, there are several concerns with this design: 1) Motor Accumu...