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==== What is the USB2AX? ==== | ==== What is the USB2AX? ==== | ||
- | The USB2AX is a small interface to control [[http://www.robotis.com/xe/dynamixel_en|Dynamixel servomotors]] like the AX-12 from a computer. It plugs into a USB port and has a 3-pin Dynamixel connector to be connected to the servos. | + | The USB2AX is a small interface to control [[http://en.robotis.com|Dynamixel servomotors]] like the AX-12 from a computer. It plugs into a USB port and has a 3-pin Dynamixel connector to be connected to the servos. |
If you're in a hurry, jump to [[product:usb2ax:Quickstart]] ! | If you're in a hurry, jump to [[product:usb2ax:Quickstart]] ! | ||
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- | **☛ To fix problems experienced between USB2AX 3.1a and earlier and RoboPlus v1.1.x, please [[firmware_update|update the firmware]] ☚ **\\ | + | **☛ To fix problems experienced with Dynamixel 2.0 packets returning errors or Dynamixel Wizard freezing, please [[firmware_update|update the firmware]] ☚ ** |
- | USB2AX 3.2a already shipped with firmware v04 containing the correction. | + | //Last updated 27 July 2017.// |
+ | If you still have problems, send an email to: <contact@xevelabs.com> | ||
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== What servos can it talk to? == | == What servos can it talk to? == | ||
- | The USB2AX can talk with the [[http://www.robotis.com/xe/dynamixel_en|Dynamixel servos]] which use a half-duplex TTL interface (3-pins connector).\\ | + | The USB2AX can talk with the [[http://en.robotis.com|Dynamixel servos]] which use a half-duplex TTL interface (3-pins connector).\\ |
More specifically: | More specifically: | ||
* All of the AX servos (AX-12/AX-12+/**AX-12A**, AX-12W, AX-18F/**AX-18A**). | * All of the AX servos (AX-12/AX-12+/**AX-12A**, AX-12W, AX-18F/**AX-18A**). | ||
* The "T" versions of the MX servos (**MX-28T**, **MX-64T**, **MX-106T**). | * The "T" versions of the MX servos (**MX-28T**, **MX-64T**, **MX-106T**). | ||
+ | * The "T" versions of the XM servos (**XM430-W350-T**, **XM430-W210-T**) - but with an adapter, as the connector are not directly compatible | ||
+ | * XL-320 - but with an adapter, as the connector are not directly compatible | ||
==== Features ==== | ==== Features ==== | ||
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* **The USB2AX reserves the ID 0xFD, so it cannot be used by a servo on the bus.** | * **The USB2AX reserves the ID 0xFD, so it cannot be used by a servo on the bus.** | ||
* It does not make coffee, but could be used to create a robot that does! | * It does not make coffee, but could be used to create a robot that does! | ||
+ | * For NI Labview users experiencing problems (including BSOD), see [[product:usb2ax:faq#qi_m_using_labview_and_sometimes_have_problems_like_computer_crashes_and_bsod_what_s_going_on|the FAQ]]. | ||
==== Quickstart ==== | ==== Quickstart ==== | ||
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* [[http://www.xevel.fr/other/usb2ax_v3.1.stl|STL 3D model]] of the USB2AX v3.1a board | * [[http://www.xevel.fr/other/usb2ax_v3.1.stl|STL 3D model]] of the USB2AX v3.1a board | ||
* File for a 3D printed case FIXME | * File for a 3D printed case FIXME | ||
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+ | ==== Where to buy? ==== | ||
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+ | The USB2AX is available via multiple distributors, see the [[:Start]] page. | ||
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+ | For any comment or question: <contact@xevelabs.com> |