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Arduino lessons

Discussion in 'Forum and Website' started by kanuk, Feb 5, 2015.

  1. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    Could one of you kindly point me to where I could go to properly read up about an Arduino setup for a 2 / 3 DOF?
    I have done a search but there is too much coming up without clarity
    I want to find out if I have to use a particular type of Arduino board or are all of them suitable etc.

    Thank you kindly!
    kanuk, Feb 5, 2015
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  3. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    @noorbeast

    I did indeed sir. But it doesn't state which board exactly, I believe the 328's are all that are needed but I thought maybe the ATmega2560's may be better? Not sure so I thought I would ask....
    I want to experiment with this setup so that I can use independent motor bridges to power bigger if I need to.
    kanuk, Feb 5, 2015
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  4. noorbeast

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    I am about to start playing with Arduinos as well, just got 2 more today.
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  5. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    Oooo..... Keep me in the loop! :)
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  7. abs

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    hello what kind of motor do you intend to use ?
    snc5?
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  8. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    @abs

    motor specs.jpg Not the Scn-5's...

    Its a worm drive 50/60:1 ratio gearbox at 52nm torque.....

    Here it is
    kanuk, Feb 6, 2015
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    abs Active Member Gold Contributor

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    hello

    so sorry not familiar with this motor. however it is important to know wat you inteneted to drive with the arduino. someone more knowinng will help
    good luck with this project
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  10. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    No probs @abs

    Its not really any different form the other motors used here... just a more industrial. A little tougher than the norm....

    :)
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    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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