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Shutting down while in loop

I’ve installed a 30 frame script on micro 6 for servos on loop to start when powered on . After a several hours they seem to go to sleep or just stop . Is there a set time limit or some sleep setting...

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Error codes from mini maestro board

Hi, Using the 6 channel mini maestro control board with a 12 VDC battery pack. I was just putting the final adjustments for my 3 servos and suddenly 2 error codes kept coming up plus chattering...

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Micro maestro not running when disconnected from USB

Hi. Maestro micro 6 channel will not run after removing from laptop. I have clicked run script on start up. I have clicked run script. I have applied the settings I have connected a wire from VIN to...

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Script

How do I reset the script on mini maestro pls? I have run the script. Need to clear and start again. I added a new sequence thinking it would over write but it deleted the script and I cannot see how...

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Connecting a servo to multiple maestro boards

Hi all, i am using the maestro bords to animate some robots. but i wat to connect a servo to multible meastro boards. and turn them on and off for the program that i need. how can i connect the signal...

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Maestro - Servos don’t work

Hi, This is my first time with Maestro and I have made all connections following the Maestro guide. I have no movement in my servos using the windows Maestro control panel. I am applying 6v to in...

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Can't install Maestro Control Center

I’ve tried installing the software multiple times and it gets stuck here every time. (Windows 11) Any suggestions? Rob 6 posts - 2 participants Read full topic

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Beginner: Please help to understand the code

Explain what these titles are, Without this the script does not work begin 2 delay_seconds **what is mean number 2 at the beginning** court_03 2 delay_seconds court_05 2 delay_seconds...

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Jitering servos

Hello everyone, I’ve searched the forum but couldn’t find information on my specific issue—or at least not such aggressive behavior. I’m using a Mini Maestro 18-Channel USB Servo Controller...

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Serial signal error-0x0001

Hello, I’ve been trying to get the Maestro micro module to control 3 servo motors for a few hours. I have it connected to a Toradex Ixora on the UART2 port, which should be RS232. I have linux on this...

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Maestro 6 channel - return servos to set position

Hi there, Apologies if this has been answered. I build large scale helicopters. One of my builds has a large spotlight or Nightsun. I have designed and printed the components which form the two axis...

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Torxis servo current

Brandon, for this servo, what is the nominal amperage rating? I’ve been testing this same unit with an Arduino using a simple program. I’m wondering if I’m not getting enough current on the 12VDC...

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graph of speed versus torque

good day I am andres diaz mechatronics engineer from colombia and I would like to use the reference servo motor Power HD High-Torque Servo 1501MG of pololu but for me it is essential the graph of...

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Micro Maestro and ECO-WORTHY Linear actuator wireless remote control switch

Hi everyone, So I am working on a project for a live entertainment show. It is a custom made kabuki drop that uses a linear actuator to trigger the drop. It is triggered by a ECO-WORTHY linear...

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18-channel controller setAcceleration not applying until after moving

As the title says, Ⅰ set acceleration of the relevant channels “setAcceleration(9, 5)” for instance, but it never seems to come into effect until after one setTarget has been done. Is there something...

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Reverse servo in CC

Is it possible to reverse a servo’s direction within the control center? I have four servos connected to a single channel on the radio. I need two of the servos to move in one direction and the other...

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Arduino MicroMaestro Error: no matching function

Hi, I have been able to run some example code and make it work with a servo but now I am trying to include this code into a larger piece so I would like to put it in an object for working with the...

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Rotating arcade monitor

I’m not getting far in my programming efforts, have the micro maestro 6 channel usb servo controller. Have a dc 6volt power supply wired to the board. 1 servo is connected to channel 1 (plug for power...

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mini maestro firmware error

We are using mini maestro-12ch. We have been using it for years. This issue has never been there before, but it has occurred. Connect mini maestro 12ch to windows PC, and run “Pololu Maestro Control...

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Basic functionality question - micro Maestro

Hi, I’m trying to figure out if I need additional supporting hardware beyond a Maestro. I have 8 different sets of preprogrammed motions and want to trigger one of these via a manual input. Would this...

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Can't get Maestro drivers to install correctly on Windows 11 home

Hi, I’m new to trying to use the Maestro system. I have a Maestro Mini 12, I’ve downloaded and installed the Maestro drivers, but I can’t see the entries in device manager for the com ports. I’ve...

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Drift of the setting for the idle position of continuous servos

Hi, Pololu Team! I’m using a continuous rotation servo under control of Micro Maestro and send the commands from a Linux computer via bash with the script from the Maestro manual (this is for...

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Big servo and Maestro sharing power supply

Hello, I need to power a massive 1/4 scale servo that needs 5VDC and standard PWM control. I love the Maestros, have been using them for years. I need to know if I can connect the Maestro and the...

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Servo Chatter with Mini Maestro 12

I’m building a project that uses 12 servos. When I enable just one servo, everything is fine, with the sequencer working as expected. But if I enable two or more servos, they all start chattering...

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Micro Maestro 6-Channel Servo Controller & Torxis 4 wire servo

I have a Pololu Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller and was trying to control a Torxis 4 wire servo (Torxis Servo, Industrial, Outdoor Rated - Gear Wurx) with it. At one point, I had it set...

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