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by Rhybot
Thu Oct 01, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Linux
Topic: OSError: libphidget22.so on Debian 10.5 --> how to install Phidgets?
Replies: 5
Views: 21892

OSError: libphidget22.so on Debian 10.5 --> how to install Phidgets?

I am using Phidget22==1.6.20200921 with Python 3.8.5 on a 64-bit architecture machine with the OS Debian 10.5 (Buster). I am getting this error: OSError: libphidget22.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory I see from this forum post (libphidget22.so.0.0.0: cannot open shared...
by Rhybot
Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: All Other Phidgets
Topic: Does Differential Air Pressure Sensor 1139_0 work with CO2?
Replies: 1
Views: 5749

Does Differential Air Pressure Sensor 1139_0 work with CO2?

I am wondering, what gases can the Differential Air Pressure Sensor (PN 1139_0) work with?

Will it work with a mixture of 95% air and 5% CO2?
by Rhybot
Tue Aug 11, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: All Other Phidgets
Topic: What are white plastic hex on heat sink of DCC1003?
Replies: 2
Views: 6077

Re: What are white plastic hex on heat sink of DCC1003?

Ah yes I see that now. Thank you! :o
by Rhybot
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: All Other Phidgets
Topic: What are white plastic hex on heat sink of DCC1003?
Replies: 2
Views: 6077

What are white plastic hex on heat sink of DCC1003?

The DCC1003 Phidgets have two white plastic hexes on the left/right halves of the black heat sink.
Blue boxes indicating white hexes mentioned
Blue boxes indicating white hexes mentioned
DC1003_WhiteHexes.png (231.27 KiB) Viewed 6077 times
They don't seem to be mentioned in the documentation anywhere.

What are these hexes for? Are they just mounting screws for the heat sink?
by Rhybot
Wed May 27, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: All Other Phidgets
Topic: Sensitivity to voltage spikes on power input to RCC0004
Replies: 2
Views: 5740

Re: Sensitivity to voltage spikes on power input to RCC0004

Thank you for the response @mparadis. I also felt I should clarify: the servo only jolts when I de-energize the solenoid, not when I energize it. The solenoid in question is about 6" away from the servo motor. I also used tin foil to wrap the solenoid, the servo motor, and the motor's wires (wh...
by Rhybot
Tue May 26, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: All Other Phidgets
Topic: Sensitivity to voltage spikes on power input to RCC0004
Replies: 2
Views: 5740

Sensitivity to voltage spikes on power input to RCC0004

Hello Phidget Forums, I have a bunch of servo controller Phidgets, PN RCC0004 ( https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=21&pcid=18&prodid=1147 ). I supply 24 Vdc power to the board using the screw terminals. I noticed when there are fluctuations servo controller's supply voltage, occasion...
by Rhybot
Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: InterfaceKits
Topic: RC Servo setEngaged(False) not relaxing servo
Replies: 2
Views: 27009

Re: RC Servo setEngaged(False) not relaxing servo

One potential solution I've come up with is just interrupting the servo motor's power signal (red wire). I do this by adding a normally-closed (NC) relay between the RCC1000 and the servo motor, on the red (PWR+) wire. Cutting power to the motor definitely relaxes it. Can anyone confirm that dis-eng...
by Rhybot
Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: InterfaceKits
Topic: How to stop RC Servo (RCC1000_0 ) during motion?
Replies: 2
Views: 19752

Re: How to stop RC Servo (RCC1000_0 ) during motion?

Hi Patrick, Thank you for responding. To answer your questions: Yes, there is an external input: a user interface for a Python program where a user can hit a stop button. In my use case, the servo is used in a fluid mixing application. The servo slowly moves back and forth, causing several fluids to...
by Rhybot
Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:17 pm
Forum: InterfaceKits
Topic: RC Servo setEngaged(False) not relaxing servo
Replies: 2
Views: 27009

RC Servo setEngaged(False) not relaxing servo

Hello Phidgets Forums, I have an 16X RC Servo Phidget (RCC1000_0), board version 110. I am using a servo motor ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CNKQX4/ ), that when left powered, gets hot over time. My setup is such that after motion, the servo has no load. To increase the lifetime of my serv...
by Rhybot
Fri Mar 06, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: InterfaceKits
Topic: How to stop RC Servo (RCC1000_0 ) during motion?
Replies: 2
Views: 19752

How to stop RC Servo (RCC1000_0 ) during motion?

Hello Phidget Forums, I have an 16X RC Servo Phidget (RCC1000_0), board version 110. I use the board to move a servo slowly (5 °/second). I do something like this: [*] phidget.getPosition(), returns 0.0° [*] phidget.setVelocityLimit(5.0) [*] phidget.setTargetPosition(180.0) How can I stop the servo ...