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| ===== 3.3.6 BlackBox X32 RC Servo ===== | ===== 3.3.6 BlackBox X32 RC Servo ===== | ||
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| + | You can connect a RC Microservo directly to BlackBox: | ||
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| + | === Important note on current (amperage): === | ||
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| + | Please note the BlackBox can only supply around **250mA** for powering micro servos etc.\\ | ||
| + | If you want to use a more heavy duty servo that may pull more than 250mA it would be recommended to use an external power source for the servo, otherwise you might damage the BlackBox | ||
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| === Wiring === | === Wiring === | ||
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| OpenBuilds BlackBox provides support for using an RC servo to raise/lower a pen, in Pen Plotter type applications, | OpenBuilds BlackBox provides support for using an RC servo to raise/lower a pen, in Pen Plotter type applications, | ||
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| === Configuration === | === Configuration === | ||
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| Make sure to set $33=50 in grblHAL settings (CONTROL > Grbl Settings Tab > Scroll down to $33 Spindle PWM Frequency > Set the value to ' | Make sure to set $33=50 in grblHAL settings (CONTROL > Grbl Settings Tab > Scroll down to $33 Spindle PWM Frequency > Set the value to ' | ||
| - | | Set $33=50 (PWM frequency), $34=5, $35=5 and $36=10 to generate a " | + | TIP: Set $33=50 (PWM frequency), $34=5, $35=5 and $36=10 to generate a " |
| + | For most standard RC Servos that have moves 180 degrees when $34 and $35 are set to 2 and $36 to 15 - resulting in a 0.4 - 3ms pulse witdh range. | ||
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| === Calibration === | === Calibration === | ||
| - | OpenBuildsCONTROL includes a tool to calibrate the Pen Up / Pen Down positions of your Servo. | + | OpenBuildsCONTROL includes a tool to calibrate the Pen Up / Pen Down positions of your Servo. Please perform this step prior to trying out the Pen Up / Down values, and also note down the S-Values as advised by the Calibration Tool to use in your CAM setups later on. |
| Go to Wizards and Tools > Calibration > Calibrate Servo Pen Up / Down: | Go to Wizards and Tools > Calibration > Calibrate Servo Pen Up / Down: | ||
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| === Pen Control Buttons === | === Pen Control Buttons === | ||
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| When $33 is set to 50hz, CONTROL will enable the Pen Up / Pen Down Buttons you can use to test you servo, check Pen Down positions to ensure your pen is touching the writing surface, etc | When $33 is set to 50hz, CONTROL will enable the Pen Up / Pen Down Buttons you can use to test you servo, check Pen Down positions to ensure your pen is touching the writing surface, etc | ||
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