Motor Controllers: How do they Work?
Here’s an example of a task that should have been simple, but isn’t. Abby’s drivetrain is powered by a Dimension Engineering Sabertooth 2x25 dual motor drive...
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ABB e-stop Issue
For some reason, my e-stop signal to the arm is only dropping to about 12v when active (instead of to ground). This causes it to sometimes e-stop when it sho...
Notes (7/16)
Wheel encoders were reading backwards, so I switched them back to the way they were before, which was correct. I’m not sure what happened there.
Gyro Rework Done, Breakout Redesign
Finished reworking the gyro connections on the PCB. The 5v rail tests ok and it’s hard to tell from the diagnostic messages, but I think the gyro is now conn...
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To Do Wire up e-stop for good Test encoders Troubleshoot gyro Create drawings for machine shop Mount accumulators Wire compressor switch and solenoid ...