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by bearbait
Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Velocity and Position Control
Topic: Settings appear to change when USB Disconnected
Replies: 17
Views: 17443

Settings appear to change when USB Disconnected

I am using latest software version (4.1.24) Roboclaw solo with analogue potentiometers for control and feedback with a linear actuator. I can get close to linear operation from 0 - 100% using IonStudio (1.0.0.56) but when USB is disconnected errors appear e.g. at 0% extension with USB it goes to 5% ...
by bearbait
Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Velocity and Position Control
Topic: Roboclaw Solo 30A Problems with Feedback and Range
Replies: 3
Views: 4820

Re: Roboclaw Solo 30A Problems with Feedback and Range

Thanks for your timely response. Is this a new product?
:)
I have now managed to calibrate and tune the unit sufficiently well. It will have to be repeated when under load in the final design.
I have also ticked the "MCU" box which seems to have cured the anomalous position behavior.
by bearbait
Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:19 am
Forum: Velocity and Position Control
Topic: Roboclaw Solo 30A Problems with Feedback and Range
Replies: 3
Views: 4820

Roboclaw Solo 30A Problems with Feedback and Range

I am using a roboclaw solo 30A device (software 4.1.23) to control a Gimson GLA 750 linear actuator with a built in 10k potentiometer for feedback. The control also uses a 10k linear pot. Power is from a 12v 10Ah SLA battery. Problem 1: Encoder connection 1A (pin 9) reports no input from feedback po...