>NEW> USB2Dynamixel Software: Dynamixel SDK

[siempre.aprendiendo]

Update [June 2010]: the Dynamixel manager is now part of the Roboplus software.

Interesting...

[Links updated: May 2011]
Dynamixel SDK e-manual

USB2Dynamixel Software

- Dynamixel Manager.exe : Dynamixel Manager Program Execution File
- Dynamixel SDK(U2D win32).html : Dynamixel Manager Manual
- Examples : Example Source Folder: [Updated: May 2011]

labview
matlab
visual basic
visual c#
visual c++

By the way, there is the "monitor" command in the "Manage mode" to monitor the data flow ...

[Edited]
Oh, my God! There is a GOTO in the C example

[Edited, again]
Now, linux support!

Dynamixel SDK for Linux

Zigbee SDK for Linux

[srobot]

Oh, my God! There is a GOTO in the C example

But I still want to call them up... jk...

I'm downloading right now!

Thanks!

[limor]

Robotis have recently updated the library.

This is a very impressive package.
Basically a C implementation of the low level code and then bindings for several programming languages with examples.

This was designed for USB2dynamixel but should work also on any home-built FTDI based interface to Dynamixel bus.

If you own a Bioloid you should definitely download this package and consider getting the USB2dynamixel as this provides a whole new level of functionality to your Bioloid. You can basically harness the power of your 3Ghz CPU gaming PC to control your Bioloid.

[limor]

more free software for USB2Dynamixel is found here:
http://www.forestmoon.com/Software/DynaCommander/

[dmj4]

I'm just a robot/ignorant old woman with a 13 year-old son. Please, make sure I understand this.

I have decided to get him the Bioloid Beginner Kit and 2 extra AX12 servos thrown in for good measure. Am I correct in my understanding that if I get this USB2Dynamixel to go with the above, it will allow him to do extra fun things with the Bioloid beginner kit?

Is there anything else I need to make this work?

You have no idea how much I appreciate your help with this.

Donna

[Tyberius]

All the USB2Dynamixel will do for you is provide a USB interface to your servos. You'll still need to power them from a CM-5 or SMPS2Dynamixel adapter. You can still control the servos directly using the serial port and a CM-5 in Manage Mode, which is essentially what the USB2Dynamixel does for you.

For a beginner starting out, I wouldn't say its worth it.

[Suicidal.Banana]

Robotis have recently updated the library.

This is a very impressive package.
Basically a C implementation of the low level code and then bindings for several programming languages with examples.

This was designed for USB2dynamixel but should work also on any home-built FTDI based interface to Dynamixel bus.

If you own a Bioloid you should definitely download this package and consider getting the USB2dynamixel as this provides a whole new level of functionality to your Bioloid. You can basically harness the power of your 3Ghz CPU gaming PC to control your Bioloid.

Sorry for the bump (tho ye, the forums aint that active) but any way to do this wireless? i basically bought a bioloid with the above as end goal

[limor]

the easiest way would be to get the Zig100 and Zig2Serial (see http://robosavvy.com/store ). It will give you an immediate wireless solution. If you are adventurous you can create a bluetooth link. See my bluesmirf@bioloid blog and others; links at the Bioloid knowledgebase.

[Suicidal.Banana]

ah nice, thanks

[limor]

Managing Dynamixels is now done via the Dynamixel wizard software part of the software suite Roboplus.
It relies on the USB2Dynamixel module that now comes with the Premium kits (or any other interface board with FTDI chip).

[haratron]

I'm confused. I want to read/set values on the servos (via usb2dynamixel) but I want to do it wirelessly.
I saw there is a ZigBee extension module but is this just for the playstation-like controller? I want the Bioloid to send the servo positions to the PC and then the PC should send the desired *new* positions to the Bioloid.
From what I understand this is already done if wired with the usb2dynamixel.

I want to do this wirelessly.

If I get zig2serial ( http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info ... cts_id/224) and the zig100 pair (http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info ... cts_id/223), will I be able to do that?

Also, what is zig100's operating range?

[cybernetics]

Hi everybody!

I've got a little problem.

When I try to import the needed Matlab library like this:

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loadlibrary('dynamixel','dxl_matlab.h');
libfunctions('dynamixel');

I get this error:

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??? Error using ==> loadlibrary>lFullPath at 553
Could not find file dxl_matlab.h.

Error in ==> loadlibrary at 221
        header=lFullPath(header);

Error in ==> ReadWrite at 36
loadlibrary('dynamixel','dxl_matlab.h');

And when I try with 'dynamixel.h' instead of 'dxl_matlab.h' as someone suggested me, I've got this error:

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??? Error using ==> loadlibrary at 368
Failed to preprocess the input file.
 Output from preprocessor is:'cl' n'est pas reconnu en tant que commande interne
ou externe, un programme ex‚cutable ou un fichier de commandes.


Error in ==> ReadWrite at 38
loadlibrary('dynamixel','dynamixel.h');

And I've added this path (under File > Set Path): D:\LiberT\Desktop\Laboratoire de Robotique\dxl_sdk_win64_v1_02\import

So I don't know what else I need to do? :S

Thanks a lot!

[cybernetics]

Problem (kind of) solved: http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?t=4980

[Medel]

Hi, i'm new in this forum and a new user of the Bioloid Premium, I got a question:

Have you ever tried to control the Bioloid Premium with labview 2010 using the SDK of robotis? or maybe this solution:
https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-12909

if so...is this the correct hardware conection?

PC-> USB2DYNAMIXEL->CM-510->AX12A

Because i've tried to communicate using the SDK and the page above a nothing...could anyone give a hint? Thanks!!

PD: I want to create in labview AI so the robot can learn something like the ASIMO but the conection is slowing me down for 2 weeks =(

[adie8]

I am currently working on the CM-530 which can connect straight to PC using mini USB. I tried to make connection between Matlab and CM-530 without using USB2Dynamixel device. but nothing work. I wonder if anyone could make connection straight away without using the device. If anyone know can how to do it can you guys help me with this. Thanks.