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• Mechanical Drawings
• Download 3D Step File
• Programming Resources

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• Windows libraries
• macOS libraries
• Linux libraries
• iOS libraries
• Android libraries

Code Samples

Projects

• Making a Chain Counter (December 5, 2017)
• Encoder Velocity: A Common Miscalculation (April 12, 2016)
• How to Destroy a Motor Controller (June 3, 2014)
• An application guide on DC Motors - PID Control (October 29, 2013)

Product History

Getting Started

Welcome to the DCC1000 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:

• DCC1000 DC Motor Phidget
• VINT Hub
• Phidget cable
• USB cable and computer
• Power supply (8-30V DC)
• DC motor

Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

1. Connect the DCC1000 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.
2. Connect the motor to the Phidget's output terminals.
3. Connect the VINT Hub to your computer with a USB cable.
4. (Optional) If your motor has an encoder, connect it to the encoder port on the DCC1000.
5. Connect the power supply to the power terminals.

Now that you have everything together, let's start using the DCC1000!

Using the DCC1000

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the DCC1000, the Phidget Control Panel running on a Windows machine will be used.

The Phidget Control Panel is available for use on both macOS and Windows machines. If you would like to follow along, first take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:

• Getting started with Windows
• Getting started with macOS

Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the DCC1000.

First Look

After plugging the DCC1000 into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this:

The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:

• Serial number: allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets.
• Channel: allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget.
• Version number: corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date. Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry.

The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.

The objects associated with the DCC1000 are as follows:

• Current Sensor: Measures the amount of current flowing through the motor's coils.
• DC Motor Controller: Controls the velocity and current of the motor, and the on-board fan.
• Encoder Input: Reads encoder input so you can implement closed-loop control of the motor.
• Position Controller: A built-in position controller.
• Temperature Sensor: Measures the temperature of the DCC1000 so you can tell if it's overheating.
• Voltage Ratio: Measures the sensor input of the "Analog In" port of the DCC1000. Intended for use with feedback potentiometers that some motors and actuators are equipped with.

DC Motor

Double-click on the DC Motor object, labelled DC Motor Phidget, in order to run the example:

General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

• Drag the Target Velocity slider from -1 (full reverse) to 1 (full forward) to make the motor move.
• Manipulate the Acceleration slider to increase/decrease the amount of time it takes the DC Motor to reach a target velocity.
• Manipulate the Current Limit slider to limit the amount of current provided to the motor. Higher current means more torque, but more power consumption.
• Manipulate the Braking Duty Cycle slider to change how hard the motor brakes.
• Manipulate the Current Regulator Gain: see the technical section for details on this.
• Turn the fan on and off by selecting the fan mode. Auto mode will have the fan turn on whenever the controller starts to heat up.

Current Input

Double-click on the Current Input object Current Sensor in order to run the example:

General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

• Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the data interval/change trigger page.

Encoder

Double-click on the Encoder object, labelled Encoder Input, in order to run the example:

General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

• Position Change: the number of ticks (or quadrature cycles) that have occurred since the last change event.
• Time Change: the amount of time in milliseconds that has elapsed since the last change event.
• Position: the total position in ticks relative to where the encoder was when the window was opened.
• Index Position: the position where the index channel was last encountered. Some encoders do not support index, check your encoder's datasheet for more information.
• Velocity: the average velocity in rotations per second. A CPR must be specified to enable this functionality.
• Specify a counts per revolution (CPR) value to enable velocity calculation.
• Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the data interval/change trigger page.
• Modify the IO Mode with the drop-down menu. For more information on IO Mode, see the technical section.

Position Controller

Double-click on the Position Controller object in order to run the example:

General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

Note: a video describing the use of this program is available below in the Technical Details section.

Configuration

• It is recommended to set the Rescale Factor first. This will change the units of your controller. For information on the rescale factor, visit the technical details section below.
• You can set the control parameters Kp, Ki and Kd in order to change the behavior of the control loop. You can save these variables into the program so you don't have to re-enter them manually (NOTE: This does not store the settings on the DCC1000, it simply saves them inside the control panel program, so you'll have to re-enter them if it's used on another computer).
• The Velocity Limit and '"Acceleration can be set in the top right. These values will be used to create a motion profile that the controller will try to track.
• Use the Deadband to determine how exactly the controller will try to reach the target position. View the API for a detailed description of how Deadband works.
• Click on Show Other Motor Settings' to access Stall Velocity. This is a safety feature which protects your hardware. View the API for a detailed description of how Stall Velocity works.

Other

• Change the Target Position to select which position you want the motor to try to reach.
• Press the Engage Motor button to allow the motor to start, and press again to stop it.
• You can Zero Position to add a position offset which will return the motor's position to 0.

Graph:

• You can view the control data on the graph. The green line is the selected target position, and the blue line is the motor's actual position as reported by the Hall Effect sensors. When the two lines meet, the motor will stop moving and attempt to hold that position, even if moved by an external force. You can Clear the graph, and customize the number of data points shown at any given time.

Temperature Sensor

Double-click on the Temperature Sensor object , labelled Temperature Sensor, in order to run the example:

General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

• Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the data interval/change trigger page.
• The measured temperature can be seen next to the Temperature label. Cover the board with your hands to see the temperature quickly rise.

Voltage Input

Double-click on a Voltage Input object in order to run the example:

General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

• Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the data interval/change trigger page.
• If you have an analog sensor connected that you bought from us, you can select it from the Sensor Type drop-down menu. The example will then convert the voltage into a more meaningful value based on your sensor, with units included, and display it beside the Sensor Value label. Converting voltage to a Sensor Value is not specific to this example, it is handled by the Phidget libraries, with functions you have access to when you begin developing!

Technical Details

Control Loop Parameters

In order to get the desired behavior from your controller, you will have to tune your control parameters. This video explains the tuning procedure and gives information on how the controller works.

Current Regulator Gain

Depending on power supply voltage and motor coil inductance, current through the motor can change relatively slowly or extremely rapidly. A physically larger DC Motor will typically have a lower inductance, requiring a higher current regulator gain. A higher power supply voltage will result in motor current changing more rapidly, requiring a higher current regulator gain. If the current regulator gain is too small, spikes in current will occur, causing large variations in torque, and possibly damaging the motor controller. If the current regulator gain is too high, the current will jitter, causing the motor to sound 'rough', especially when changing directions.

Interfacing Encoders

The DCC1000 can connect to any of the encoders we sell without any modification just by setting the EncoderIOMode property to Push-Pull . If you're trying to use your own encoder, you may need to change the IO mode to Open Collector or Line Driver mode. Have a look at the Encoder Primer for more details on what to use.

Further Reading

For more information, have a look at the DC Motor and Controller Primer.

What to do Next

• Software Overview - Find your preferred programming language here to learn how to write your own code with Phidgets!
• General Phidget Programming - Read this general guide to the various aspects of programming with Phidgets. Learn how to log data into a spreadsheet, use Phidgets over the network, and much more.
• Phidget22 API - The API is a universal library of all functions and definitions for programming with Phidgets. Just select your language and device and it'll give you a complete list of all properties, methods, events, and enumerations that are at your disposal.

VINT Hubs

This Phidget is a smart device that must be controlled by a VINT Hub. For more information about VINT, have a look at the VINT Primer. You can use a Phidget Cable to simply and easily connect the two devices. Here's a list of all of the different VINT Hubs currently available:

Product			Board
Image	Part Number	Price	Number of VINT Ports
	HUB0000_0	$30.00	6
	SBC3003_0	$120.00	6

Phidget Cables

Use a Phidget cable to connect this device to the hub. You can solder multiple cables together in order to make even longer Phidget cables, but you should be aware of the effects of having long wires in your system.

Product			Physical Properties
Image	Part Number	Price	Cable Length
	3002_0	$2.00	600 mm
	3003_0	$1.50	100 mm
	3004_0	$3.00	3.5 m
	3034_0	$1.50	150 mm
	3038_0	$2.25	1.2 m
	3039_0	$2.75	1.8 m

Power Guards

Using motor controllers with large motors can pose a risk for your power supply. If your supply does not have protective features built-in, you can use a Power Guard Phidget to prevent damage from power spikes from back EMF that is generated when motors brake or change direction. We recommend that you use the SAF2000 for any motor with a current rating between 1 and 5 amperes, and the SAF1000 for motors above 5A.

Product
Image	Part Number	Price
	SAF1000_0	$95.00
	SAF2000_0	$10.00

DC Motors

We offer a wide variety of DC motors that can be used with this Phidget. Motors with higher gearbox ratios will have higher torque at the cost of lower speed. If you want a motor that has an encoder attached to it, skip ahead to the next table.

Product			Motor Properties		Physical Properties		Gearbox Specifications
Image	Part Number	Price	Maximum Speed at Rated Voltage	Rated Torque	Shaft Diameter	Weight	Gear Ratio	Gearbox Type
	3254_0	$10.00	230 RPM	200 g·cm	6 mm	128 g	10 : 1	Spur
	3255_0	$10.00	127 RPM	310 g·cm	6 mm	133 g	18 : 1	Spur
	3256_0	$11.00	46 RPM	820 g·cm	6 mm	137 g	50 : 1	Spur
	3257_0	$11.00	23 RPM	1.6 kg·cm	6 mm	136 g	100 : 1	Spur
	3260_0	$15.00	73 RPM	6.1 kg·cm	6 mm	284 g	50 : 1	Spur
	3261_0	$18.00	1080 RPM	240 g·cm	6 mm	144 g	3 12⁄17 : 1	Planetary
	3262_1	$18.00	285 RPM	900 g·cm	6 mm	170 g	13 212⁄289 : 1	Planetary
	3263_1	$20.50	78 RPM	3.1 kg·cm	6 mm	193 g	50 801⁄895 : 1	Planetary
	3264_1	$20.50	28 RPM	8.5 kg·cm	6 mm	192 g	139 184⁄1221 : 1	Planetary
	3265_0	$38.00	670 RPM	540 g·cm	8 mm	416 g	3 12⁄17 : 1	Planetary
	3266_0	$42.00	175 RPM	1.9 kg·cm	8 mm	464 g	13 212⁄289 : 1	Planetary
	3266_1	$42.00	175 RPM	1.9 kg·cm	8 mm	464 g	13 212⁄289 : 1	Planetary
	3267_0	$43.00	49 RPM	6.6 kg·cm	8 mm	526 g	50 801⁄895 : 1	Planetary
	3267_1	$43.00	49 RPM	6.6 kg·cm	8 mm	526 g	50 801⁄895 : 1	Planetary
	3268_1	$43.00	18 RPM	17.3 kg·cm	8 mm	526 g	139 184⁄1221 : 1	Planetary
	3269_3	$69.00	588 RPM	5.1 kg·cm	12 mm	1.3 kg	4 1⁄4 : 1	Planetary
	3270_1	$66.00	192 RPM	14.3 kg·cm	12 mm	1.5 kg	12 24⁄25 : 1	Planetary
	3271_1	$66.00	139 RPM	20.4 kg·cm	12 mm	1.5 kg	18 1⁄16 : 1	Planetary
	3272_1	$72.00	53 RPM	51 kg·cm	12 mm	1.7 kg	46 82⁄125 : 1	Planetary
	3273_1	$72.00	33 RPM	82.6 kg·cm	12 mm	1.7 kg	76 49⁄64 : 1	Planetary
	3274_1	$76.00	15 RPM	173 kg·cm	12 mm	2 kg	167 601⁄625 : 1	Planetary

DC Motors with Encoders

These DC motors all have encoders attached to the rear shaft, allowing for closed-loop position control of your motor. These encoders will connect to the encoder input on the DCC1000 via the cable included with each motor.

Product			Motor Properties		Physical Properties		Gearbox Specifications
Image	Part Number	Price	Maximum Speed at Rated Voltage	Rated Torque	Shaft Diameter	Weight	Gear Ratio	Gearbox Type
	3254E_0	$40.00	230 RPM	200 g·cm	6 mm	131 g	10 : 1	Spur
	3255E_0	$40.00	127 RPM	310 g·cm	6 mm	136 g	18 : 1	Spur
	3256E_0	$41.00	46 RPM	820 g·cm	6 mm	140 g	50 : 1	Spur
	3261E_0	$48.00	1080 RPM	240 g·cm	6 mm	147 g	3 12⁄17 : 1	Planetary
	3262E_0	$48.00	285 RPM	900 g·cm	6 mm	174 g	13 212⁄289 : 1	Planetary
	3263E_1	$50.50	78 RPM	3.1 kg·cm	6 mm	193 g	50 801⁄895 : 1	Planetary
	3264E_1	$50.50	28 RPM	8.5 kg·cm	6 mm	195 g	139 184⁄1221 : 1	Planetary
	3265E_0	$68.00	670 RPM	540 g·cm	8 mm	419 g	3 12⁄17 : 1	Planetary
	3266E_0	$72.00	175 RPM	1.9 kg·cm	8 mm	467 g	13 212⁄289 : 1	Planetary
	3267E_0	$73.00	49 RPM	6.6 kg·cm	8 mm	529 g	50 801⁄895 : 1	Planetary

DC Linear Actuators

Linear actuators are simply DC motors that are hooked up to a linear screw which causes the shaft to move laterally instead of rotating. Unlike a rotary DC motor, linear actuators have a minimum and maximum position at which the shaft cannot contract or extend any further. On its own, the motor would not be smart enough to stop before attempting to push beyond these limits, possibly damaging the motor. That's why each linear actuator also has a built-in feedback potentiometer so you can monitor the position of the shaft and prevent the actuator from stalling out at its limits. The potentiometer can be read by the analog input on the DCC1000.

Product			Motor Properties					Electrical Properties	Physical Properties
Image	Part Number	Price	Stroke Length	Maximum Speed	Peak Power Point	Peak Efficiency Point	Gear Ratio	Rated Voltage	Weight
	3545_0	$100.00	150 mm	24 mm/s	350 N	—	—	24 V DC	995 g
	3546_0	$100.00	150 mm	10 mm/s	750 N	—	—	24 V DC	1 kg
	3547_0	$100.00	300 mm	24 mm/s	350 N	—	—	24 V DC	1.2 kg
	3548_0	$100.00	300 mm	10 mm/s	750 N	—	—	24 V DC	1.2 kg
	3570_0	$80.00	50 mm	32 mm/s	(@ 16 mm/s) 50 N	(@ 24 mm/s) 24 N	35:1	12 V DC	56 g
	3571_0	$80.00	100 mm	32 mm/s	(@ 16 mm/s) 50 N	(@ 24 mm/s) 24 N	35:1	12 V DC	74 g
	3572_0	$80.00	140 mm	32 mm/s	(@ 16 mm/s) 50 N	(@ 24 mm/s) 24 N	35:1	12 V DC	84 g
	3573_0	$80.00	50 mm	20 mm/s	(@ 10 mm/s) 75 N	(@ 15 mm/s) 38 N	63:1	12 V DC	56 g
	3574_0	$80.00	100 mm	20 mm/s	(@ 10 mm/s) 75 N	(@ 15 mm/s) 38 N	63:1	12 V DC	74 g
	3575_0	$80.00	140 mm	20 mm/s	(@ 10 mm/s) 75 N	(@ 15 mm/s) 38 N	63:1	12 V DC	84 g
	3576_0	$80.00	50 mm	8 mm/s	(@ 4 mm/s) 175 N	(@ 7 mm/s) 75 N	150:1	12 V DC	56 g
	3577_0	$80.00	100 mm	8 mm/s	(@ 4 mm/s) 175 N	(@ 7 mm/s) 75 N	150:1	12 V DC	74 g
	3578_0	$80.00	140 mm	8 mm/s	(@ 4 mm/s) 175 N	(@ 7 mm/s) 75 N	150:1	12 V DC	84 g

Power Supplies

This Phidget requires a power supply between 8 and 30V DC. We recommend that you use a 12V DC power supply for smaller motors and a 24V supply for larger motors. Check your motor's specifications if you're not sure. For best performance, you should get a 5 amp supply. Select the power supply from the list below that matches your region's wall socket type.

Product			Electrical Properties			Physical Properties
Image	Part Number	Price	Power Supply Voltage Min	Power Supply Voltage Max	Power Supply Current	Wall Plug Style
	3022_0	$10.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	2 A	Australian
	3023_1	$10.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	2 A	European
	3024_1	$10.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	2 A	North American
	3025_0	$10.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	2 A	British
	3080_0	$25.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	5 A	Australian
	3081_0	$25.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	5 A	European
	3082_0	$25.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	5 A	North American
	3083_0	$25.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	5 A	British
	3084_0	$4.50	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	500 mA	European
	3085_0	$4.50	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	500 mA	North American
	3086_0	$10.00	22.8 V DC	25.2 V DC	1 A	North American
	PSU4015_0	$20.00	21.6 V DC	26.4 V DC	1 A	—
	PSU4016_0	$40.00	21.6 V DC	28.8 V DC	15 A	—
	PSU4017_0	$75.00	20 V DC	26.4 V DC	15 A	—

Have a look at our DC motor controllers:

Product			Controller Properties			Electrical Properties	Board Properties
Image	Part Number	Price	Number of Motor Ports	Velocity Resolution	Acceleration Resolution	Continuous Motor Current Max	Controlled By
	1064_1B	$115.00	2	0.79 % Duty Cycle	1.9 % Duty Cycle/s	(per motor) 14 A	USB (Mini-USB)
	1065_0B	$75.00	1	0.39 % Duty Cycle	24.5 % Duty Cycle/s	5 A	USB (Mini-USB)
	DCC1000_0	$75.00	1	0.001 Duty Cycle	1 % Duty Cycle/s	25 A	VINT
	DCC1001_0	$40.00	1	0.001 Duty Cycle	0.1 Duty Cycle/s	2 A	VINT