how can I know if my AX-12A doesn't work?
how can I know if my AX-12A doesn't work?
by Karo
Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:56 am
Hello everybody In the manager I can't see the motors with the red light,
HELP ME PLEASE!!!
BEST REGARDS
HELP ME PLEASE!!!
BEST REGARDS
by Fritzoid
Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:31 pm
Karo,
To analyze a servo problem you should use the Dynamixel Wizard. Also, it is best to work with one servo at a time. Use the USB2Dynamixel device in TTL-mode along with one of the spare wiring harnesses to connect up the servo in question. Use the CM-510 or custom-built harness and 9-volt battery to provide power on the servo's other connector. If you use the CM-510 for power disconnect all the other servos first.
Using the Dynamixel Wizard to search for all IDs at all speeds. This will determine if the servo's firmware can respond at all. If the servo is found, note the speed and the ID. If either is incorrect you can change it in the wizard.
If the servo still cannot be found you can try a firmware upgrade to re-load the servo software. Follow the instructions carefully if you take this path and never attempt a firmware upgrade with more than one servo connected to the bus. If the update works you will then have to change the ID from the default (one, I think).
If a firmware upgrade cannot be accomplished then you are looking at a hardware problem. Check all your wires and connectors. Try using the setup with a good servo to prove that it works.
Chances a good that one of these procedures will help you find the trouble. If not I'm afraid the servo is likely beyond repair.
To analyze a servo problem you should use the Dynamixel Wizard. Also, it is best to work with one servo at a time. Use the USB2Dynamixel device in TTL-mode along with one of the spare wiring harnesses to connect up the servo in question. Use the CM-510 or custom-built harness and 9-volt battery to provide power on the servo's other connector. If you use the CM-510 for power disconnect all the other servos first.
Using the Dynamixel Wizard to search for all IDs at all speeds. This will determine if the servo's firmware can respond at all. If the servo is found, note the speed and the ID. If either is incorrect you can change it in the wizard.
If the servo still cannot be found you can try a firmware upgrade to re-load the servo software. Follow the instructions carefully if you take this path and never attempt a firmware upgrade with more than one servo connected to the bus. If the update works you will then have to change the ID from the default (one, I think).
If a firmware upgrade cannot be accomplished then you are looking at a hardware problem. Check all your wires and connectors. Try using the setup with a good servo to prove that it works.
Chances a good that one of these procedures will help you find the trouble. If not I'm afraid the servo is likely beyond repair.
