In this Application Note the LCD screen of an A-Star microcontroller is used to display the encoder counts of a RoboClaw motor channel.
Understanding Acceleration and Deceleration Values
The values used for acceleration and deceleration in Motion Studio and the available software libraries can be understood in several terms. The App Note looks at how to make sense of the various ways they can be interpreted.
Velocity and Position Error Limits
The RoboClaw and MCP motor controllers have a new safety feature based around errors in the PID system. This application note takes a look at what it is and how to use it.
Auto Tuning with Motion Studio
In systems with a PID controller the proportional, integral and derivative values must be set properly for the controller to operate well. Motion Studio features software to automatically tune these values for a motor and encoder combination. In this Application Note we’ll look at how to use it and fine tune the results.
Using Encoders with the Arduino Library
This Application Note covers using the BasicMicro Arduino library to control one or more encoders attached to a RoboClaw motor controller.
Using Encoders with the Python Library
Encoders are useful as part of a feedback system to maintain speed, position and track distance. RoboClaw does these things automatically however encoder attached to a roboClaw can be controlled and used with custom code using the BasicMicro Python library. This Application Notes covers how to use the available encoder functionality of the library.
Pololu Encoder Wiring
Encoders allow the RoboClaw to provide accurate and consistent speed and position control of motors. In this Application Note we’ll be wiring a common motor and encoder combination to the RoboClaw.
Encoders Explained
Encoders are a vital part of control systems in robotics. In this article we’ll be looking at the how, what and why surrounding encoders.