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MSCC20 - Multi-Servo Control Computer
--- credit card-sized control computers for driving up to 20 R/C servos ---
ORDER INFO
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MSCC20-ASY - Multi-Servo Control Computer
- assembled & tested, $49.95.
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MSCC20-KIT - Multi-Servo Control Computer Kit
- chip, pcb, & parts, $35.95.
BCP28-MSC - MSCC20 Servo Controller Chip
- chip only, $20.95.
SBC28-SVO - SBOT28 Controller Card
- bare pcb only, $14.95.
OricomTech Bot-CoP Servo Control Computers are designed for controlling multiple R/C
servos and small mobile robotic devices.
In the basic version, up to 20 servos can be controlled with a single credit-card sized
board via a single RS-232 serial port.
This is enough capability for most robotic walker and animatronic devices.
Firmware is upgradeable.
The Servo Control Computers use the SBOT28 Controller Board, plus one of our
Bot-CoP - Servo Coprocessor chips, to create a
complete servo control solution.
The controller card is sold separately as the
SBOT28 Controller Board.
It has basic core elements of power supply, cpu, RS-232 port and serial eeprom,
as well as a large prototyping area that can be customized for many different types of
applications. The board can interface up to 20 Futaba-pinout R/C servos.
| MSCC20 Commands |
New features in firmware version 2.0 (01.2005)
- new binary command format: (escapecode, servo#, pulsewidth), etc.
- both 1-usec and 4-usec pulsewidth resolution binary commands.
- binary commands set ramping speeds.
- storable configuration: baudrate, enabled servos, servo starting positions, etc.
- servo cycling mode - for servo testing.
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Original firmware support:
- control up to 20 servos.
- 255 ramping speeds.
- up to 20 digital I/O lines.
- up to 5 A/D channels.
- powerful ASCII Command Set.
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| Click here to view
MSCC20 command set |
Note that older versions of the MSCC20 firmware can be updated to the
new version for a nominal fee. For info, send email to
sales@oricomtech.com
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Applications
general servo control
robotic arms
robotic walkers
animatronics
motion devices
models
General Features
tiny, credit card-sized board for compact designs.
servo support:
---- interface up to 20 R/C servos - 3-pin Futaba pinout (signal, power, gnd).
---- set pulsewidths from 500 - 2500 usec, with 1 usec resolution.
---- select individually-controlled ramping velocities, from 2 - 500 usec/step.
---- select pulse update periods, from 10 - 30 msec (default = 20 msec).
---- servos updated sequentially - all servos updated within 20 msec.
alternate I/O:
---- allocate up to 20 lines for digital I/O, or 5 for A/D conversion (8-bit).
special features:
---- software incorporates a low battery voltage shutdown feature.
---- external trigger sources can be used to enable servo operation.
pcb features:
---- pcb mounts TO-96 or TO-220 (with heat sink) voltage regulator
---- brown-out circuit accommodates momentary power surges.
---- large prototyping area, comprising 50% of pcb area, for custom circuitry
- allows addition of discrete components, sensors, conditioning circuitry, etc.
board communications:
---- RS-232 at 1200 - 115200 bps.
simple and powerful ASCII command set.
Power
input power 8-15 vdc at 20 mA for controller.
5 vdc, 1-Amp, TO-220 regulator can be used for driving external loads.
power for servos and driven devices normally provided from off-board, via pins on main
header.
Physical
2.15" x 3.5" (55 x 89 mm), industrial-quality double-sided FR4 pcb with heavy buss
traces, plated-through holes, solder masks and silk-screens.
mounting hole at each corner (#4 screw).
<| MSCC20-ASY - Multi-Servo Controller - assembled
includes all MSCC20-KIT parts, pre-assembled and tested.
<| MSCC20-KIT - Multi-Servo Controller Kit
includes the majority of parts required for board operation - 51 parts included:
---- SBOT28 circuit board.
---- BCP28-MSC multi-servo controller chip.
---- power supply - including 7805-style 5v, 1 Amp voltage regulator.
---- cpu parts, including 20 Mhz crystal.
---- RS-232 port components.
---- miscellaneous - sockets, headers for servos, resistors, capacitors, etc.
basic construction time - under 1 hour - requires good soldering skills.
customer-supplied parts - custom components for proto area.
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