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Different voltage Servos

I am brand new to the Maestro, I am looking forward to getting to know it. I have a project that uses servos of different voltages. 5 volt and 8.4 volt servos. I am unsure how to get them all to work...

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Triggering sequences via serial commands

I am very new to programming, so please bear with me if I am asking very basic questions. I have a robot and the main controller is capable of sending out I2C and serial in order to trigger different...

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Controlling two maestros, one arduino

Hi, I saw something similar asked but the answer seemed really complicated… I’m not very good at programming but basically the code I came up with has 2 lines naming the softwareserial on my arduino,...

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RC input used by Siemens S7 1200 PWM

Have a nice day! The RC input has got the Siemens S7 1200 PLC PWM output sign. The parameters: Umax=5.05V; freq=5kHz. The GND has got the PWM output null. The motor stoped beacause of invalid input....

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Maestro library for python not working

Hi all, i am trying to use the maestro library for Python, but python keeps giving me this error. Traceback (most recent call last): File “C:\Users\jjack\PycharmProjects\pythonProject7\main.py”, line...

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Is it possible to use two 2803 boards on one channel? One running the...

Just a question for the more knowledgeable people. I want to know if the inversion feature on the pololu 2803 would allow me to use two boards on one channel? I have had great success in using one on...

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Reading Maestro Inputs in VB.Net

I have been using two maestro boards (12 and 24) to successfully control a number of servos around a fairly large model railway system - using VB.Net to construct an overall control package. I...

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Pololu Maestro how to disable the servo once moved

Hi, using C++, using the commands: setSpeed, setAcceleration, setTarget is there a command or one of the above to disable a servo once moved? 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic

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Need help with running a sequence in preloaded script with Micro Maestro...

Hi, I’m working with a Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller successfully able to run a sequence in a loaded script using Dual port serial mode under Serial Settings in Controller software with...

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Cannot Run .exe for Maestro on W10

Hi, When I try running the executable file, which I have extracted to my desktop, I get an error. "An error occurred whiled downloading a required file. You may retry downloading the file or cancel...

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Mapping potentiometer values

Hello, I am using a 5k ohm potentiometer with a range of 0-256 and I am using a servo which I have set the min and max at position 658-758 respectively. How would I go about mapping my potentiometer...

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Compatibility of Micro Maestro Servo Controller and ESP32-Devkit-32UE

I was wondering if you knew if the ESP32-Devkit-32UE and Pololu’s Micro Maestro Servo Controller (Pololu item #: 1350) were compatible (especially using the existing Maestro Arduino library - GitHub -...

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Help with Button

Hello, I’m new to this kind of thing and have dived into other forums for help but no luck. I’m in need of some help with making the button on my maestro 12 channel to work. I’ve followed the section...

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Need help with Control center to do a 45 degree sweep

Hi Folks, New to servos. I have the 12 channel Maestro. I need to create a 45 degree +/- servo horn sweep in Control center. When i start to move the sliders to try to build frames for a sequence, the...

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Controlling Mini Maestro 18 with MAX.MSP patch

Hello, I have a Maestro MINI 18 which I want to control from MAX/MSP. Does anyone have a patch that worsk? I can connect and I see a reaction when I move a slider in MAx but no reaction from the...

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AC Servo Driver T6?

Hello, I have been trying unsuccessfully for a few days to get an AC servo driver (T6-1000RS) from oyostepper.de to run the servo using Modbus RTU. My goal is to simply have the motor rotate in one...

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Maestro Control Center Issue

I am on Ubuntu 22.04, and I think I’m having display issues with the Maestro Control Center. I am able to run the Control Center perfectly fine, but the display seems to be missing features. Could...

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Master and Slave servo with Mini Maestro 12

Hi there, I have a Mini Maestro working very well with few servos. I needs to add add a “slave” servo mirrored to a “master” servo. They are rotating in opposite direction. I am trying to find a way...

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Problems controlling Maestro Mini 18

Hello. I have an R2D2 that I have installed 2 Maestro Minis (18 channel). One in the dome and one in the body. After getting the dome one working well, I installed the body one. Suddenly the dome one...

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How do I trigger a sequence from an ESP32?

Hi all, I can’t figure out this maestro/ESP32 issue for the life of me. This sketch moves the servo to different positions using the ESP32 and maestro and works fine:...

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