Connecting the controller to your pc using roborun – RoboteQ Dual Channel Digital Motor Controller AX2550 User Manual
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Connecting the controller to your PC using Roborun
Connecting the controller to your PC using Roborun
Connecting the controller to your PC is not necessary for basic R/C operation. However, it
is a very simple procedure that is useful for the following purposes:
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to Read and Set the programmable parameters with a user-friendly graphical inter-
face
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to obtain the controller’s software revision and date
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to send precise commands to the motors
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to read and plot real-time current consumption value
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Save captured parameters onto disk for later analysis
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to update the controller’s software
To connect the controller to your PC, use the provided cable. Connect the 15-pin connector
to the controller. Connect the 9-pin connector to your PC’s available port (typically COM1) -
use a USB to serial adapter if needed. Apply power to the controller to turn it on.
Load your CD or download the latest revision of Roborun software from
www.Roboteq.com, install it on your PC and launch the program. The software will auto-
matically establish communication with the controller, retrieve the software revision num-
ber and present a series of buttons and tabs to enable its various possibilities.
FIGURE 6. Roborun Utility screen layout