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General

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	The 1061 is able to address some of these limitations. Instead of sending the desired position immediately, the 1061 sends a series of progressive positions according to acceleration and velocity parameters. In most applications, this dramatically smooths the operation of the servo, and allows reasonably precise control of position, velocity and acceleration. The 1061 has a built in switching regulator - this allows it to efficiently operate from a wide voltage range (6-15VDC), and maintain proper power to the servo motors even if the power supply is varying. This built in voltage regulator will not operate if your power supply is undersized.		The 1061 is able to address some of these limitations. Instead of sending the desired position immediately, the 1061 sends a series of progressive positions according to acceleration and velocity parameters. In most applications, this dramatically smooths the operation of the servo, and allows reasonably precise control of position, velocity and acceleration. The 1061 has a built in switching regulator - this allows it to efficiently operate from a wide voltage range (6-15VDC), and maintain proper power to the servo motors even if the power supply is varying. This built in voltage regulator will not operate if your power supply is undersized.

	For more information about servo motors and controllers, check out the [[Servo Motor and Controller ~~Primer~~]].		For more information about servo motors and controllers, check out the [[Servo Motor and Controller Guide]].

	===Selecting Min and Max Pulse Width===		===Selecting Min and Max Pulse Width===

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	==Technical Details==		==Technical Details==

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Technical Details

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	For more information about servo motors and controllers, check out the [[Servo Motor and Controller Primer]].		For more information about servo motors and controllers, check out the [[Servo Motor and Controller Primer]].

			===Selecting Min and Max Pulse Width===

			The easiest way to determine the range of pulse widths to use is to check your servo's datasheet or specification table and use the numbers provided. If you do not have the numbers, you can determine them by following this process:

			* Set the minimum to 1000us and the maximum to 1001us. This will probably be a safe midpoint to start from.
			* Reduce the minimum to 900us and hit apply. Enable the servo and test moving the position to either extreme.
			* Continue to reduce the minimum and test the range. If at any point the servo vibrates or makes a buzzing noise, it means it's stalled out and you've gone past its minimum. Continue increasing the minimum until there is no buzzing or vibration when holding the minimum position.
			* Repeat this process for the maximum pulse width, increasing it until the motor stalls out and then decreasing until it doesn't.

			This process is important because selecting a minimum or maximum pulse width that results in the motor stalling could have an impact on the motor's lifespan if it spends a lot of time holding position at those locations.

			If you have a continuous rotation servo, you don't have to worry about it stalling so you can just increase the maximum and decrease the minimum until you reach the servo's maximum speed.


	===Current Sense===		===Current Sense===

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	~~===Using Your Own Program===~~		{{ugUsingYourOwnProgram\|This Phidget is compatible with the {{ExampleLink\|RCServo}} and the {{ExampleLink\|CurrentInput}}.}}

	~~You are now ready to start writing your own code for the device. The best way to do that is to start from our examples:~~

	This Phidget is compatible with the {{ExampleLink\|RCServo}} and the {{ExampleLink\|CurrentInput}}.

	Once you have your example, you will need to follow the instructions on the page for your programming language to get it running. To find these instructions, select your programming language from the [[Software_Overview#Language_Support\|Software Overview]] page.

	==Technical Details==		==Technical Details==

Jdecoux at 21:30, 27 August 2018

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			===Using Your Own Program===

			You are now ready to start writing your own code for the device. The best way to do that is to start from our examples:

			This Phidget is compatible with the {{ExampleLink\|RCServo}} and the {{ExampleLink\|CurrentInput}}.

			Once you have your example, you will need to follow the instructions on the page for your programming language to get it running. To find these instructions, select your programming language from the [[Software_Overview#Language_Support\|Software Overview]] page.

	==Technical Details==		==Technical Details==

Mparadis at 17:52, 7 June 2018

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	*[{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1061 1061 PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor]		*[{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1061 1061 PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor]
	*USB cable and computer		*USB cable and computer
	*[{{~~SERVER~~}}~~/?view=comparetable&rel=Power%20Supplies power supply]~~		*{{CT\|PowerSupply\|power supply}}
	*[{{~~SERVER}}/?view=comparetable&rel=~~Servo~~%20Motors~~ servo motor]		*{{CT\|Servo\|servo motor}}

Mparadis at 20:17, 8 May 2018

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	<metadesc>Control the postion and speed of up to 8 RC servo motors or actuators with the PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor. Connects to your computer via USB.</metadesc>		<metadesc>Control the postion and speed of up to 8 RC servo motors or actuators with the PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor. Connects to your computer via USB.</metadesc>
	[[Category:UserGuide]]		[[Category:UserGuide]]

Mparadis at 21:31, 28 November 2017

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			<metadesc>Control the postion and speed of up to 8 RC servo motors or actuators with the PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor. Connects to your computer via USB.</metadesc>
	[[Category:UserGuide]]		[[Category:UserGuide]]
	==Getting Started==		==Getting Started==

Lmpacent at 18:00, 21 June 2017

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	*[{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1061 1061 PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor]		*[{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1061 1061 PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor]
	*USB cable and computer		*USB cable and computer
	*power supply		*[{{SERVER}}/?view=comparetable&rel=Power%20Supplies power supply]
	*RC servo motor		*[{{SERVER}}/?view=comparetable&rel=Servo%20Motors servo motor]

Lmpacent at 17:20, 21 June 2017

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	Next, you will need to connect the pieces:		Next, you will need to connect the pieces:
	[[Image:1061_0_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg\|~~300px~~\|right\|link=]]		[[Image:1061_0_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg\|500px\|right\|link=]]
	# Connect the RC servo motors to the Phidget.		# Connect the RC servo motors to the Phidget.
	# Plug in a power supply using the barrel connector.		# Plug in a power supply using the barrel connector.