Saturday, January 16, 2010

For my summer project this year, im building a remote controlled boat with a trimmer engine. a Q about servos?

how high of torque servo do i need to buy to be able to pull the throttle cord? (in kg/cm please?)For my summer project this year, im building a remote controlled boat with a trimmer engine. a Q about servos?
Get a spring balance and measure it. (In 'real' science and engineering that's also known as 'empiricism' 鈽?





DougFor my summer project this year, im building a remote controlled boat with a trimmer engine. a Q about servos?
There's generally just a little spring in the carb to pull back on the throttle; It shouldn't be much, but you can also weaken the spring.

Changing the rotation of servo's in Radio Controlled Car?

I recently put together a RC (Radio Controlled) nitro powered car. I have just noticed one major problem. On the controller, when I turn left, the car turns right! I don't know if it is because I put the servo' in wrongly or what. What can I do about this? I hope I dont have to take it all apart and redo it! Is there a way I can change the rotation of the servo's in the car without taking it apart?Changing the rotation of servo's in Radio Controlled Car?
hold the remote upside down! =) no jk. i don't know exactly how they work, but i expect that if you reverse the polarity of the motor that turns the wheels, it will switch it around. try that and update if it doesn't work.

I have a radio controlled car model, i tryed switching to another steering servo. still unresponsive any ideas

the throttle response is still activeI have a radio controlled car model, i tryed switching to another steering servo. still unresponsive any ideas
so help you God
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  • What transmitter and recievers can I buy to control 4 different simple servos?

    I have 4 bird launchers for dog training. All have the servo/ electronics built in. They are made to buy a $700 system from dogtra or tri-tronics, but i know i can do it for alot less with another transmitter and reciever. Im sure it is very simple considering the servo only triggers the release mechanism. I need a battery operated system that can be controlled at a maximum distance of about 700 feet. What should i buy and is it easy to hook up to such a simple servo?What transmitter and recievers can I buy to control 4 different simple servos?
    a radio controlled airplane transmitter would work great check out a local hobby store or one of those nice radio controlled cars that have a 4 channel system check out futaba

    I have a radio controlled car model, i tryed switching to another steering servo. still unresponsive any ideas

    the throttle response is still activeI have a radio controlled car model, i tryed switching to another steering servo. still unresponsive any ideas
    so help you God

    How should I adjust the servo-motor cables (controls exhaust/intake valves) on '02 CBR954 RR,for hi-r.p.m. HP?

    I want to adjust the servo cables for the intake and exhaust valves so that they open/close at the optimal RPM to make the most power in the high-revs? I want this to be approximately 7000-12,000 rpms. I do not have a power-prgrmmr or such, but do have a K%26amp;N filter, FMF silencer,hi-per cltch and 1 tooth smaller front sprocket.





    Are there any certified-Honda Tech's out there to answer this???How should I adjust the servo-motor cables (controls exhaust/intake valves) on '02 CBR954 RR,for hi-r.p.m. HP?
    there are no cables that open or close your valves they open and close via the camshaft the servo motor in your exhaust is not adjustable period do not mess with your bike you haven't a clue to how it operatesHow should I adjust the servo-motor cables (controls exhaust/intake valves) on '02 CBR954 RR,for hi-r.p.m. HP?
    From your question it sounds like you are confused about the variable exhaust valve system. The valve in the exhaust system which is controlled by the bikes computor and moved by the servo motor and cables has NOTHING to do with the engine exhaust/intake valves. As far as I know there is no optimum power setting or tuning to it. You simply set it as described in the manual. After removing the lower part of the fairing you can see the lower pulley, there are dots on it. At idle to a certain engine speed the pulley is in one position. As you rev the engine the pulley changes to two other postions through the rev range (I can't remember the RPM shift points). You simply change the cable adjustment to make sure the pulley travels to the correct position when it changes, there is no majic setting. If fact most aftermarket exhaust systems simply do away with the valve which tells you that it is really not all that effective anyway.
    geo46er explained it perfectly.

    Do the amount of channels on a r/c radio relate to how many servos it can control??

    exactly... a 2 channel radio can control 2 servos. Typically for cars and boats. 4, 5, 6 and more are typically used for planes and helicopters.





    However, you can contorl multiple servos from 1 channel with a Y harness, typically used for V-tails, flaperons, etc.Do the amount of channels on a r/c radio relate to how many servos it can control??
    Please choose the other answer.

    Can a servo motor be directly controlled by a pc?

    On board car computers do it all the time. I see no reason a laptop or desktop PC could not.

    R/C Aircraft control rods servos?

    I have brought a plane off the internet but I have thrown myself in at the deep end... I has a controller and some servos and I have managed to wire it up electrically but I haven't got a clue how to connect the servos to the ailerons. Are there any good guides on the internet?R/C Aircraft control rods servos?
    Go to a local hobby shop near you and they should be able to help you out with connecting the servos to the ailerons.





    Wishing you the best,


    CMR/C Aircraft control rods servos?
    Hi you asked a good one depending on the plane there are three basic ways to hook up ailerons so it's a hard one to answer here's a site you can go to and find a plane smiler to yours and all of them have manuals you can look at look at the hookup for the ailerons you have they'll have pictures so you wont need to guess http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/





    fly safe


    Dan
    I would recommend searching on google for R/C clubs in your area. There should be at least 1 group that is near your area, and able to provide some expertise. Another option would be to ask around at a local hobby shop. They'll often do repairs and electronic work, so they should know how to help you. They can also point you towards some good airfields! Good luck, and happy flying.
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  • New to robotics. Controlling a servo?

    So I need a servo to move 90 degrees, and I read somewhere that you connect the reference wire to something and make the signal 1.5ms and it will make the servo rotate 90 degrees. I need to know what that ';something'; is.New to robotics. Controlling a servo?
    You are new to servos so let me try to sort out some ideas for you. A servo is a system that can move a load at a predetermined rate...a rate servo. The sort of thing that drives a radar aerial at an airport...going round and round irrespective of the wind load on the aerial. Another type of servo is the positional servo which will move from one position to another at a predetermined rate...sort of thing that moves machinery from one position to another.


    The servo itself can be hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic. The hydraulic system will need a source of high pressure oil as the ';power'; supply. The electric servo needs electricity as its power supply and the pneumatic servo needs a supply of compressed air as its power supply.


    My knowledge is in electric servos and there are 3 distinct types depending on the motor technology. There is the stepping or stepper motor. This type of motor moves a precise angle for a pulse of energy applied to it. The angle of movement is fixed for each motor type and the list of angles is endless. Slight disavantage of the stepper motor is that it's torque output is fixed and if it is stalled then althought energy is being put in at the front end no movement will come out of the motor. The true servo motor can be either AC or DC. Why true servo motor because servos are the high performance motor...the GTI of the motor world. There have to deliver high performance all the time and must not fail so their carefull application is important.


    A Rate servo need to have a speed sensor attached to the motor so that the control system can see how fast the motor is rotating. The Positional servo needs to have the speed sensor and a rotary position sensor so that the control system can determine both speed and positional control.





    So getting back to your question, I would think that your wire should go to a stepper motor control drive and the stepper motor connected to the drive. By closing your signal the correct number of times you will get the motor to turn 90 degrees.





    Good luck

    How can i control 4 r/c servos from pc?

    i'm mechatronic student on technical highschool and i need this for my bomb robot project.How can i control 4 r/c servos from pc?
    Hobby r/c servos use pulse width to control the position. The basic pulse is 1 ms. making this pulse larger or smaller moves the servo.How can i control 4 r/c servos from pc?
    not a chance... go ask a U.S. marine. he'll help you determine the speed of a 308.....
    RC servos are a staple of the hobby robotics industry. We use them all the time.


    The quick answer is a servo control PCB. These are circuit boards made specifically to control servos and be controlled by a PC connection (USB or serial). I carry several in my store. The smallest ones usually control up to 16 servos.


    I carry ones by Yost Engineering, Robotics Connection, and Hitec Robotics. There are others made by companies like Parallax, Phidgets or Blue Point Engineering.
    I'll assume you want to keep this simple and continue to use your existing transmitters rather than starting from scratch by building your own transmitters -- that'd be a MUCH bigger project. The boards mentioned below would imply that you're willing to be ';tethered';, and your use of R/C in the question implies you wish to remain wireless.





    Your typical PWM R/C servo transmitter system uses voltage changes (usually caused through the use of potentiometers/joysticks) to modulate the content of the RF signal that your transmitter to your receiver. You can accomplish the same thing by generating the voltage using D to A (Digital to Analog) circuits. You'll need to meter the circuit to determine typical voltages generated by the pots and generate that same range of voltages externally and feed them into the circuit in place of the voltages created by the pots.





    Many companies sell A to D and D to A boards for PCs. Some operate over USB, and others plug directly into the computer's backplane.





    You then use those voltages to replace the potentiometers on your transmitters.





    You then write simple software to control the output of these D to A boards which in turn control your R/C transmitters.





    Some companies you might want to include in your investigation include National Instruments (www.ni.com), and IOTech (www.iotech.com). Measurement Computing (www.measurementcomputing.com) has some reasonably inexpensive USB models that are well worth a look -- see 4 channel unit at the following link:


    http://www.measurementcomputing.com/cbic鈥?/a>





    Just remember, you need something with qty 4 D to A channels if possible to avoid having to buy multiple units.

    Where would i get servo motors and remote controls?

    i've been facing problems in buying good and inexpensive servo motors and also i cant find 3 channel remote control which i need urgently can anyone tell mewhere i would get those i live in indiaWhere would i get servo motors and remote controls?
    ebay


    micromotor...General Electric, Fanuc





    what size? what speed?...








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    How to tell when radio control servos are bad?

    Servos pretty much work or not. They either will move when you move the stick or they won't. Sometimes they can ';glitch,'; they will twitch a little on their own- this can be caused by interference or a dirty pot inside. Swap them to another servo channel on your receiver to see if the problem is in the servo itself or in the receiver.How to tell when radio control servos are bad?
    when they don't move any more in response to your powerful radio commands, sky captainHow to tell when radio control servos are bad?
    lots of static

    How to build robotic servo with standard Radio Controlled (R/C) interface?

    Does anyone know where I can find instructions on how to build high torque robotic servo. I have purchased the most powerful R/C servos available and need more torque and travel. So I'm looking at building my own from scratch. I basically need it to function like a regular R/C servo but with much more torque and travel and it needs to plug into a standard R/C receiver. Thanks, Kevin.How to build robotic servo with standard Radio Controlled (R/C) interface?
    There is a magazine I found at the Barnes %26amp; Nobel bookstore about making robots. It's called SERVO. It's a nice and informative magazine. My son totally enjoyed it.

    What is the difference between servo controlled & static controlled?

    I am guessing but servo control uses another method (hydraulics, electrics or similar) to apply a force on an object. Static control means that the object is controlled directly by rods, levers or similar devices.





    Hope this helpsWhat is the difference between servo controlled %26amp; static controlled?
    From the terminology, I assume that you are asking the difference between servo controlled and static controlled voltage stabilizer.





    A servo controlled device uses the following:


    1. Error sensor to sense the deviation between desired value and actual value


    2. Servo amplifier to provide the required gain and time for response


    3. Servo motor coupled to an actuator to correct the error





    In a static controlled environment, instead of servo motor, there are no moving parts. It uses switching technology (like transistors, thyristors, solid state relays etc) to correct the error.
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  • About speed control and dc servo motor.?

    i want to know about speed control and dc servo motor.If it is possible i want a lab report about it.It should not include about the step response or ac servo motor.About speed control and dc servo motor.?
    http://www.animatics.com

    How do i control this servo motor?

    ok i found this minebea DC motor at work and now im trying to use it with my microcontroller at home. here is the link to the motor's datasheet:





    http://www.eminebea.com/content/html/en/鈥?/a>





    the modle that i have is 17PM-K448U which isnt listed in that PDF file but i believe the 17PM-K449U would have a similar control.





    well heres my question:


    looking at the pin out, there are 6 pins: A, Acom, -A, B Bcom, and -B. from what i know about servo motors there are usually just 3 pins: Vcc, control pin, and ground. and servos use PWM to control its position and direction. how would i control the minebea motor that i have now? the chart in the datasheet shows the frequency to control the torque, but how would i control the position of the motor?





    thanks!How do i control this servo motor?
    This is a stepper motor not a servo. Servo motors are dc motors with a encoder. unless you're talking about hobby rc servos then im not sure if they even have a encoder.





    http://www.super-tech.com/root/grp.asp?p鈥?/a>


    http://www.geckodrive.com/upload/Step_mo鈥?/a>





    Run the stepper using a,-a and b,-b. Acom and Bcom are center taps for the coils you dont need to use them.





    To run it you will need a driver.Depending on what you ant to do. You can build a crappy one that will run the stepper but will be of little use. You can buy a usable ';cheap'; driver from http://www.hobbycnc.com/ or you can buy a good one from geckodrive or rutex.com

    What transmitter and recievers can I buy to control 4 different simple servos?

    I have 4 bird launchers for dog training. All have the servo/ electronics built in. They are made to buy a $700 system from dogtra or tri-tronics, but i know i can do it for alot less with another transmitter and reciever. Im sure it is very simple considering the servo only triggers the release mechanism. I need a battery operated system that can be controlled at a maximum distance of about 700 feet. What should i buy and is it easy to hook up to such a simple servo?What transmitter and recievers can I buy to control 4 different simple servos?
    I would visit a hobbies store. They have radio transceivers you can use. You should have the specs of the release mechanism.

    Visual Basic 6.0 Servo Speed Control Question!?

    Has anyone out there been able to control speed of a servo with Visual Basic 6.0. My program consists of three position servo controls (have working) and video OCX video control (have working). But with a servo speed control, the synbyte is not working with my Vertical scroll(using two timers--one on each axis). I did some thinking and became aware synbyte of 255 is only for position of the servo--not speed. Does anyone have code for servo speed control (servos have been converted to speed control)? Or is able to use experience?





    Thanks,


    Jim AVisual Basic 6.0 Servo Speed Control Question!?
    Without having programmed in Visual basic, I have some common sense advise.





    1) Either you control speed, or position.





    2) Check the scaling of the transducers at the program level..Make sure you have enough resolution. The input module should have a resolution 5 to 10 times higher than the transducer itself. Most of the problems stem from interface mismatching





    3) You will need a closed-loop PID control program module for either or both speed and position, which will need tuning.





    .

    Idle control servo--1996 eclipse gs?

    i have done some research on the web and have possibly narrowed down what my problem is--- 1 out of about 5 times I stop at a light my 1996 eclipse 2.0 dohc gs (chrysler american) likes to idle low around 400-500 rpms and now and again to 100 rpms-- do you think this is the idle control servo (motor) I was hoping to get feedback from a Mitsubishi mechanic on this-- one other interesting fact is that when it is at idle at a stop if I turn the wheel and engage the power steering it will idle normally around 800-1000 rpm--- is there a way to clean this component? or should I just replace it? I cleaned the throttle body which was very dirty-- is the idle control servo located on the throttle body? thanks for the helpIdle control servo--1996 eclipse gs?
    The idle is computer controlled. Make sure that you have free play in the accelerator cable, if it's too tight the throttle won't close all the way and the idle will not function correctly. You might also pull the plug wires and check for oil in the spark plug holes, It's pretty common on the 420a motors. A new cam cover gasket and the 4 o-rings that seal the spark plug towers will be needed. A sticking EGR valve will also cause a rough idle and that could be the problem since it might only stick once in a while.Idle control servo--1996 eclipse gs?
    All good points, in addition you say you cleaned the throttle body... did you spray carb cleaner in there? If so you can very easily short the IAC. It's more common on a Mitsu motor, but it will happen on the 420A also. It usually causes a problem ALL the time however, but just as a point, never spray carb clean in a modern throttle body, just spray a rag and wipe.

    Circuits for Servo motor control of an antenna.?

    This circuit is intended to be used to track a NOAA satellite for High Resolution Picture Transmission. The motor must be used to dynamically control the position of the antenna for real time tracking based on pre-determined inputsCircuits for Servo motor control of an antenna.?
    There are COTS (commercial off the shelf) systems that will do this for you. You need 2 axes of motion on your antenna (azimuth and altitude). You could set up the system to feed these values and have it position, or you could set it up to ';find'; the signal.





    E-mail me for more details.

    Radio control servos, how can they be activated without using a radio receiver.?

    I am trying to use them for a purpose unrelated to model aircraft flying so i do not need a radio reciever. I need the servo to fully throw and return by applying a trigger pulse to the white wire, but i dont know if i have to use a resistor or something to make this happen.Radio control servos, how can they be activated without using a radio receiver.?
    They use 'Pulse Coded Modulation' to controll the servo.


    You can find more info here.





    http://www.seattlerobotics.org/guide/ser鈥?/a>





    and here.


    http://www.epanorama.net/circuits/servo1鈥?/a>





    Its not a simple task to control a servo directly.

    What does the Exhaust Valve Servo Motor & Cables control?I have a '05 R1 and mine is broke?Whts its function?

    to regulate exhaust flow %26amp; back pressure, without it, the engine will not run properly.


    Best to get a new one ASAPWhat does the Exhaust Valve Servo Motor %26amp; Cables control?I have a '05 R1 and mine is broke?Whts its function?
    It controls the ';butterfly'; inside the exhaust system which is a valve the controls the amount of backpressure. The ECM on the bike tells the servo motor when and how much to open this valve based on engine rpm. As the guy above stated, without it, the bike will perform very poorly. Eliminating this to install an aftermarket exhaust system USUALLY causes a decrease in mid-range HP %26amp; Torque (where you NORMALLY ride and need it the most), but can create higher HP numbers on the top end.

    What servo motor control RPM ?

    They aren't all servo motors. Some of them are duty-cycled valves.


    Some cars don't have anything but an Idle Adjustment screw.


    Those that are servo are called I=dle A=ir C=ontrols and they are stepper-motors.

    Difference between ac open loop , vector control, servo modes?

    difference between ac open loop , vector control, servo modesDifference between ac open loop , vector control, servo modes?
    With open loop you just send a voltage at a set frequency from your inverter to the motor. You only measure the current to see if the motor is having trouble or not. You could have the motor turning erratically or not at all if there is a problem in the connection. The inverter will have the same output regardless.


    With Vector control you normally need a normal motor with some kind of feedback like an encoder on the shaft. This way you can determine the speed that the motor actually runs at and correct accordingly if it doesn't respond like you want it to. If the motor doesn't turn correctly for any reason it will trip on the inverter. You can also run on vector control with an encoder mounted on a pulley or belt or product that the motor is controlling.


    Servo mode is a pretty precise control and you can control the motor to a specific position and hold it at a position without turning. You can get a normal AC motor to react in this matter but the accuracy is not as good as an actual servo motor. 5% against 1%. You need to have an encoder on the shaft of the motor for this.


    In general you run on open loop unless you want to control the inverter in special application.

    How I Can Design ';Servo Controlled Voltage Stabilizer'; I Need ';Complete Detail To Design'; My Project.

    Its My Institute Project Given to me and they said to me you should design by yourself so please help me to design it.How I Can Design ';Servo Controlled Voltage Stabilizer'; I Need ';Complete Detail To Design'; My Project.
    Buy a 7805, put one capacitor on the input, one on the output and you are done.





    Good luck with your ';project';.How I Can Design ';Servo Controlled Voltage Stabilizer'; I Need ';Complete Detail To Design'; My Project.
    ';...they said to me YOU SHOULD DESIGN BY YOURSELF...';
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  • How to control servo motors?

    how to control servo motor using axon atmega640 microcontroller??does anyone knows the code or the site where i can find it?thank youHow to control servo motors?
    I have a site here that lists a 27 Controller for robots http://robots.net/article/2596.html you can read on it is in simple terms and more advanced as well.

    In what stores can i buy a wireless remote control, a servo, and a receiver for my robot?

    Virtually any hobby store.

    How would I get started on a joystick controlled servo?

    Hi, I would like to make an electric tripod, controlled by a joystick, with an X and Y axis. And be able to control the X and Y at the same time, so I could move at a diagonal. This is to control the view of a video camera. Would I use stepper motors or servos or what. Also if the cameras weight is forward, how do I prevent it from turning the motor by gravity? Thanks, Any tips would help. -TimHow would I get started on a joystick controlled servo?
    Regardless of your configuration, to keep the motors from moving via gravity, you will need to apply a holding current to the motors between moves.





    Stepper motor can work, I would just buy an off-the-shelf multi-axis stepper motor controller, then build a small micro-processor-driven joystick to send commands to the controller.





    Servos will work too, but maybe not as cheap as steppers.How would I get started on a joystick controlled servo?
    I think Raymond nailed it precisely.





    Just to clear one thing, Servos will be lot precise then Stepper motors, so if you need precise control, servos will be better way to go.

    How can i test an SCR in a servo control circuit with only a DVM and O'scope.475 volts,1/2 wave ,60 AMP 4 quad

    Assuming that you are not removing the SCR from the circuit.


    Try to look at the gate signal and the output at the cathode on a double beam 'scope while the servo is trying to operate. Or disconnect the gate and try to turn the SCR on from an external source and see if you get output motion from the servo or whatever the output is.Some caution required with 440 v !!Some recollection from 25 yrs ago may help ? Making a bridge or H-switch to drive a 1/2 hp dc motor. Collected a pile of dud transistors on bench until able to prevent simultaneous turn-on down one side of the bridge. This is prevented by correct commutation and ensuring that during switching, the instantaneous power dissipation in the device remains outside the specified region.Commutation is aided by placing an air-core inductor in series with the load and then usng a secondary winding on this to make sure that when one side is conducting that the other arms are turned off.It is somewhat tricky and very critical.How can i test an SCR in a servo control circuit with only a DVM and O'scope.475 volts,1/2 wave ,60 AMP 4 quad
    With no power applied check each section, between its gate and cathode connections, on the ';diode'; range of the d.v.m.





    They should read like a diode, i.e. one way they conduct and give a reading of the forward voltage, and the other way they should indicate high resistance or open-circuit.





    Between the anodes and cathodes they should all read very high resistance or open-circuit in both directions.

    What is a dc servo control system?

    the control of an electro-mechanical device to accuratly position


    a linear(solenoid) or rotational (motor) armature.

    Does VW Golf mk3 1992 have Hydraulic or servo motion control ?

    Does European VW Golf mk3 1992 have Hydraulic or servo motion control ?Does VW Golf mk3 1992 have Hydraulic or servo motion control ?
    Um, a 92 would be an MK2. So do you have a Mk2 or a Mk3? Makes a difference. Mk3 would have more electrical but still vacuume servo. Mk2 would have a simular set up but it would be located in different areas. And I am assuming you are talking about the doors here? If not, perhaps more information is needed to help you better.
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  • How do i make a control module to control the location of an linar actuator are a servo?

    i was wondering what it will take to create a control module(i call it that because i dont know what else to call it) that can move a actuator up at the push of a button or down at the push of a diffrent button. also light a indicater light to tell what postion that actuator is in I.E


    :postion 1 full closed


    :postion 8 full extented.How do i make a control module to control the location of an linar actuator are a servo?
    A bit of work, but it would be an excellent project. I think it's excellent that someone would be motivated to go out and learn the inner workings of something rather than just buying it.


    http://www.societyofrobots.com/actuators鈥?/a>How do i make a control module to control the location of an linar actuator are a servo?
    Unless you are just interested in a DYI project, you would be covering ground that has already been covered. ( commonly referred to as ';re-inventing the wheel'; )


    Do a search for linear actuators and look at what is available.

    The cruise control on my vauxhall omega stopped working after I replaced the brake servo?

    Have checked fuses. I did find a wire unplugged by the servo but cannot find where it should be connected to?The cruise control on my vauxhall omega stopped working after I replaced the brake servo?
    This happens very frequently. When you replaced the servo you knocked the emergency vacuum dumb out of position. This is easily repairable. Looking underneath the dash, toward the top of the brake pedal, you should see a large vacuum line going into a vacuum switch. This switch should be pushed in to the point that the plunger touches the brake pedal and is closed when the pedal is at rest. It should extend when the brake pedal is depressed.





    This is an emergency vacuum dump that released vacuum in the event the cruise control stays engaged

    Can anyone give me a complete schematic of Z8! Encore MCU to control 2 servo motors?

    I am working on a project that uses CMUcam2 as vision sensor..I like to use the Z8! Encore 40 pin DIP to control its pan and tilt servos.i need some help on how to build the hardware. can anyone give an schematic?Can anyone give me a complete schematic of Z8! Encore MCU to control 2 servo motors?
    Try these. I did some research and this is what I found. On the left are several catagories that you can click on depending on what you are looking for. There is complete schematics there along with an illustration.

    Is it a good approach to control a servo motor with the help of a DSP processor?

    can a servo motor be controlled with the help of a dsp processor TMS320F240??Is it a good approach to control a servo motor with the help of a DSP processor?
    My question is why do you need that much power?





    Not that you can do it, but there are other things. I would probably look at using a micro controller first before throwing a DSP Chip at it.





    Have Fun.Is it a good approach to control a servo motor with the help of a DSP processor?
    A servo motor can be controlled by a DSP of course.





    How it works..


    I expect digital control of a motor to involve reading a tacho and/or position sensor for feedback, a H bridge for reversing, and PWM or DAC for motor drive, as well as a serial port for commands and readout. These features are readily provided by a micro-controller, which should be fast enough for motors with millisecond response times. Generally in software you may want to implement a 3 term controller, and take some account of stiction (starting and stopping). A more complex system might have several nested loops, to control torque/current/speed/acceleration. There is more than one possible servo function too - is the servo motor to provide a controlled position, speed, acceleration and so on.





    About the I/O


    A DSP board bought off the shelf will usually have an ADC and DAC and a serial port. The ADC and DAC may be AC coupled. This may only need simple mods to make it DC coupled, for a servo. A suitable DC power amplifier is used after the DAC, instead of the PWM. This is similar to an audio amplifier, but DC coupled, with dual rails so that the motor can be reversed. The DAC output may need to be offset (use an op-amp) to provide both polarities (directions) of drive. This is fine for smaller motors, but with a 30W servo a PWM drive might be more attractive.





    System considerations..


    In the end it depends just what you are doing, so sysem considerations come in to it. As I see it, a DSP is tending towards overkill, and would likely end up more expensive, larger, and possibly more development effort, depending on what you already have. If you are thinking of having other DSP functions, apart from the motor, it may make sense to have a separate processor for the servo, if the DSP functions may cause time clashes. A DSP could probably run several servo motors if the I/O is made suitable, and this may be more economical in a mass produced system. There could be some advantage in using a DSP for a really top end no compromise system, with all those nested loops and other features. A DAC drive has a faster response in that PWM is usually at a low frequency. Personally I would use a small microcontroller - perhaps an 8 pin device, and have one for each motor, a modular approach. A basic servo lends itself to analogue control, especially with smaller motors or less complex systems, or one off systems.
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    What is the difference between proportional control valve and servo valves?

    Please be elaborateWhat is the difference between proportional control valve and servo valves?
    Mechanically, the valve itself may not be any different, but the (electronic) control systems certainly do vary. Servo implies closed-loop aka feedback control. ';proportional'; may suggest open-loop (no feedback), although one could in theory use a proportional valve as part of a servo valve system.





    Usually with a valve you're trying to control the flow rate.





    Typically proportional valves have a lot of hysteresis. So the amount that the valve opens is not just a function of the voltage applied to the valve, it is also a function of the direction that the valve moved to get to that position. It's also a function of the absolute pressure of the fluid supply.





    To accurately meter flow, you need a method of sensing the flow rate. This value minus the target flow rate gives an error signal. Then a feedback control algorithm, such as a PID loop, uses information in the error signal to adjust the voltage on the valve, until eventually the target flow rate is reached.

    1998 ford windstar cruise control servo location?

    I was wondering where the cruise control servo is located on a 1998 Ford Windstar.1998 ford windstar cruise control servo location?
    It is under the brake master cyl and behind the air cleaner assy. Ford kinda buried it, but it is there........1998 ford windstar cruise control servo location?
    follow the cable from the throttle body to it, its somewhere around or under the air cleaner housing
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  • How to control servo motor with MPlab sofware using PIC16F84A?

    If u have any, plz give a sample program that using PIC 16F84 A and this program is control servo motor degree. TQHow to control servo motor with MPlab sofware using PIC16F84A?
    Have you tried Googling for this?

    How to use assembly Mplab to control servo motor?

    can anyone help me how to control servo motor rotation forward and reverse using assembly mplab?plz..How to use assembly Mplab to control servo motor?
    That's a tall order. A full servo control algorithm, known as a PID Loop (among other names), is rather complex to impliment using assembly. You'd have better luck with the ';C'; language.





    Also, as anotyher answerer notes, there is much good information about this and other applications available on the Microship web site.





    If you're not locked into Microchip's PIC series yet, I would strongly recommend looking into Texas Instruments' MSP430 series of chips. You can get a development kit for $20 (yes twenty bucks!), and that includes a USB-based in-circuit programmer/debugger, and a fully-functional C-compiler from IAR (whose only limitation is a code-size limit of 4KB, which is plenty for microcontrollers). Google TI MSP430 to find info. Unlike the PIC's, the MSP430 is a true 16-bit processor, one clock per instruction cycle (16Mhz max speed), which needs no external crystal - and it has a 16x16 bit hardware single-cycle nultiplier, which is crucial for impolimenting servo PID loops...





    Good luck!How to use assembly Mplab to control servo motor?
    Since you're using MPLAB, I assume you are working with Mocrochip devices. They have several different kinds. They also have a good library of data and application notes. Choose a device that is designed to be used as a motor controller. You'll also need an H-Bridge, which is basically a two pole switch (using transistors) that can reverse the positive and negative lines to the motor. The PIC controls the H-Bridge.





    There are a whole lot of additional things you can add, like sensors to detect current draw, motor speed, shaft position etc. But to just turn on and reverse a motor, check the second citation: The Complete BJT Circuit.





    Microchip also has some very good forums. A lot of help can be found there.

    What do we understand from servo control and draw a block diagram of a DC servo system?

    You're an idiot.

    Can anyone help to explain what is servo amplifier and servo control?

    i m having a presentation on next week, could anybody give me some details about AC servo amplifier and servo control?Can anyone help to explain what is servo amplifier and servo control?
    In a Cliff Note's explanation: An AC servo amplifier consist of a constant incoming voltage and frequency while producing a varying output frequency that will change the speed, acceleration, deccel, direction, etc.. of an AC motor. The controller provides the signals to the ';AMP'; that can be programmed, cammed, referenced,,,,,, it really goes as far as you would like to build your equipment/process. You will get precision speed and positioning.

    What is the servo control acctuator for?

    im using blender and i want to know what the acctuator is for.What is the servo control acctuator for?
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