Trying the binary serial interface, Binary command reference, Exit safe-start (serial/usb input mode only) – Pololu Simple User Manual
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Trying the Binary Serial Interface
If you are having trouble using the Binary protocols, it can help to first use a program like the
to send bytes to the Simple Motor Controller’s
virtual COM port. This program makes it easy send packets of arbitrary bytes, which can help you identify if your
problems are with your control software or with the bytes you are trying to send. The Serial Transmitter Utility can
even automatically append the appropriate CRC7 byte to the end of the transmitted command packet.
Sending Binary (Compact Protocol) commands to the Simple Motor Controller
with the Pololu Serial Transmitter utility.
6.2.1. Binary Command Reference
Exit Safe-Start (Serial/USB input mode only)
Command Format:
Command Byte
Data Byte 1
Data Byte 2
Compact Protocol
0x83 (131)
-
-
Pololu Protocol
0xAA (170)
device number
0x03 (3)
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