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Lee Saferite replied to the thread TinyG (v8) and PWM ESC Control.
Yeah, I saw that build, but the TinyG has the ability to control the PWM output pulse size/duration with enough control to run a servo/ESC...
Jun 25, 2014 at 2:26 PM -
Tweakie replied to the thread TinyG (v8) and PWM ESC Control.
I don't know if this is of any help to you http://openbuilds.com/builds/software-speed-control-of-a-brushless-dc-bldc-motor-from-mach3.762/...
Jun 25, 2014 at 1:52 PM -
Lee Saferite replied to the thread TinyG (v8) and PWM ESC Control.
Every ESC I've ever used has the same power on calibration sequence. The quad copter board I use can calibrate all of my ESCs at once...
Jun 25, 2014 at 1:11 PM -
dddman replied to the thread TinyG (v8) and PWM ESC Control.
It depends on what you ESC wants... I don't know if they all want the same thing... Here is the code I use for my arduino to arm it (found...
Jun 25, 2014 at 12:42 PM -
Lee Saferite replied to the thread TinyG (v8) and PWM ESC Control.
Actually, thinking about it, I can just send an M3 with the max RPM followed by an M5 right? As the ESC init only happens during power up,...
Jun 25, 2014 at 12:29 PM -
Lee Saferite replied to the thread TinyG (v8) and PWM ESC Control.
Dang. Good point. Likely I'll have to send them a pull request for that feature (luckily I'm a programmer with embedded experience). Seems...
Jun 25, 2014 at 12:16 PM -
dddman replied to the thread TinyG (v8) and PWM ESC Control.
Don't forget that you'll have to arm your esc to be able to drive your motor.
Jun 25, 2014 at 11:58 AM -
Robert Hummel replied to the thread Lautr3k.
Not yet lol Ramps kit will be here end of the week and I'm still waiting for my E3Dv6 to ship. Also I have no idea what extruder to use. I...
Jun 25, 2014 at 11:12 AM -
Lee Saferite replied to the thread OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine.
Actually, I think the NEMA 23 steppers have 1/4" (6.35mm) shafts and the GT2 2mm pulleys OB sells all have a 5mm bore. The GT2 3mm pulleys...
Jun 25, 2014 at 9:41 AM -
Lee Saferite posted a new thread.
TinyG (v8) and PWM ESC Control
Does anyone here have experience with the TinyG and using the PWM output to directly drive an ESC for a BLDC spindle? I've been doing...
Forum: Controller Boards
Jun 25, 2014 at 9:38 AM -
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Jun 25, 2014 at 9:26 AM -
Duane replied to the thread OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine.
I think I've found a small error in the parts list for the OX build. The link for the GT2 pulley points to the GT3 pulley. I placed my...
Jun 25, 2014 at 9:06 AM -
kram242 liked Brian Slee's post in the thread Help with an idea..
A bandsaw will cut just about anything you put through it. May I suggest that you don't cut up the robot in the process ;) Check this...
Jun 25, 2014 at 9:01 AM -
carl liked Robert Hummel's post in the thread Lautr3k.
Just finished up the last parts, I have the X carriage designed in my nerd just gotta make it up in sketchup and mill it :) Support plates,...
Jun 25, 2014 at 8:37 AM