CAN
The motors return state information whenever a command with their address is received.
Low Level Programming
Windows
- Connect power and UART to USB cable to the motor and windows PC. 5V may be used for basic programming, but 24V will be needed for calibration.
- Launch Putty. Use the following configurations. Check device manager for COM number connected to the USB to UART converter.
- See driver error fix for “NOT A PROLIFIC DEVICE”
| Commincation | Serial |
|---|---|
| Baud | 9216100 |
| Port | COM# |
- Connect to motor. Hit s for settings. You may have to retry step 2 and 3 a few times.
USB to UART Driver fix
Prolific pushed an update that bricks knock off chips. Downgrading fixes the issue, but honestly its probably worth it to order a new one.
- Remove existing driver.
- Install driver 3.8.25.
Resources
Steadywin GIM8108 Documentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QIEI6IdHOcW4N1cRyucb33io4LriNYafIMs1sjLfTQU/edit
Ben Katz Motor Drive Documentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dzNVzblz6mqB3eZVEMyi2MtSngALHdgpTaDJIW_BpS4/edit
programming https://docs.google.com/document/d/14HLpJDV0MBez1FP9UIyuWOAR9XkmXL5tUZTvC5LI0m8/edit