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Arduino-maestro control

#include <Math.h> // For math functions #include <PololuMaestro.h> MiniMaestro maestro(Serial1); // Define the analog input pin for the trigger signal const int triggerPin = A0; // Use an...

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VSA and Maestro 6

I am trying to get VSA and my Maestro 6 to play nice with each other. The Maestro 6 works fine with the Maestro Control Panel (each servo works). I have Serial settings set for USB dual port on the...

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Advise on what I need to achieve solution

I have used Maestro before but I think its overkill for my application so if anything else works I would be happy. I have a 5v DC trigger that I cannot change its duration is very fast but can be...

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Need a punch list of products to buy

I am an engineer at a company that makes factory vehicles. My boss asked me to put together a list of materials needed to automate control of a vehicle. The vehicle will be on a stand, so there is no...

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Stop Servo after sequenze

Hi guys, i need some help please. I am starting a sequenze with a button. When the sequenze ends i hear the servo still spinning and getting warm. Is there a possibility to stop the servo after the...

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Problem with mapping servo range to input values

Hi I’m having issues with controlling a servo with a pot in a script for a Mini Maestro (12 ch). What I want to achieve is to map a servo range, say around 900 microseconds to 2000 microseconds, to a...

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Flashing red light Pololu Micro Maestro 6 Channel

Hello everyone, I have the following problem: I have a Micro Maestro 6 Channel. A button is connected to Channel 0, and 3 servos are connected to Channels 3-5. I have a 100K resistor at the +5V pin...

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Sg90/MG90 with Maestro 24

HI, I’m struggling to get my Maestro 24 to operate with the SG90 and MG90 servos. The maestro logic is being powered via the USB to the laptop. The servos are being powered by a seperate 6v line from...

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Daisy chaining Servo Controllers w/ Arduino

I’m running a Maestro 24 channel Servo controller from an Arduino (not a PC), but would like to add another 12 channels. (FYI, I’m using this to control turnouts on a model railroad, and always gotta...

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Speed and acceleration data reset

Hello, I have just started to experiment with my Pololu Maestro 18ch board and I have managed to get my 5 rc servos moving as I would like, +/- and bit of final tweaking on timing. I have been...

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Reading servos current using Maestro

Hi Folks, Does anybody know if it is possible to pull real-time current drawn for each individual servo on a Micro Maestro? Thanks! 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic

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Mini Maestro used to open servo control panales for R2D2

Hi, I have a full scale R2D2 Robot that I want to open the panels around his head. I am using a Mini Maestro 12 with 10 micro servos connected to servo pins 0 - 9. I have an Arduino Micro connected to...

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ROS Maestro connection

Hi Folks, Do you have any examples / drivers / MoveIt goodies for a ROS to Maestro interface? I presume this interface is possible as ROS seems to be C++…? Thanks! 2 posts - 2 participants Read full...

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Daisy Chain Two Servos with Arduino

Hello, I am new to maestro and I have a few questions. We are looking to utilize two servos, one 270° and one 360°, for a manipulator on our ROV with the 270° servo controlling the open/close function...

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Servo Speed/Acceleration/Smoothness Control

New to playing with the Maestro and this particular type of coding. Using a 12 channel maestro on a robot with servos in hands, arms, and 3 body gears. I am attempting to make various movement...

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Using ESP32CAM Serial to control 18 channel maestro

Hi Im trying to control the 18 channel maestro via serial from a ESP32cam. Ive made all the connections as per the documentation, and each device is hooked up to a adequate power supply. Ive set all...

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Controlling servos with pontentiometers

Hello, I am looking for how to run two servos off of a Pololu Maestro using two potentiometers. I am using a 270 and a 360 degree servo. I don’t know what script or setup I need to use Thank you for...

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ServoTimer2 Library Compilation Error

Hi, I am wondering if someone can help. I have a problem using arduino Servo library. I have arduino Uno R3 board. To inject PWM to ESC to run a brushless motor. When I use FreqCount library + Servo...

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Connecting 2 Maestros Together

Has anyone connected 2 maestros in series? If so are you able to create sequences that run across both maestros? Thanks! 4 posts - 2 participants Read full topic

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As basic script as it gets

Hi Everyone, I have what is a basic question but after reading countless forums I’m not quite sure why I am still having this problem. I am trying to do a basic setup in my robot using a 6 channel...

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