Authorised Vendor Thanos AMC-AASD15A 6axis Servo Motion Controller

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

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[cubex]

Hi Thanos, I would like to use your AMC-open-hardware-servo-controller-4DOF. Could you please publish also a schematic (or tell which pins of the arduino connect to which on the DB25)? I'd hate to have to reverse-engineer the pcb. Thanks

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

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[Martijn Wieling]

Hi Thanos,

I have a question. I'm using your controller with the SFX100 system which works great. The only problem I have is when I've used the emergency switch and the actuators turn off and the platform goes down. When disabling the emergency switch the actuators go to the center position *one after each other* which is problematic, as my frame then starts to creak (given that only one actuator is moving up and the others remain at their low place, then the second is moving up, etc.). Is it possible to move all actuators up at the same time instead?

With kind regards,
Martijn

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

Hi Martijn,

Don't use the emergency switch, install the Force Offline switch, which will ignore motion data and move the actuators in Park position. The emergency switch is only to be used in "emergency", like actuator mechanical failure etc...!!

Load this latest firmware from here that ensures the force offline switch functionality will park the motors and will slowly move the actuators back to online position right on the motion cue data:

https://github.com/tronicgr/AMC-AAS...re/enc_6dof_AMC_AASD15A_v2_08_soft_start2.zip

Thanks
Thanos

 

[Martijn Wieling]

Hi Thanos,

How do I need to wire the wires in the controller box to keep using my emergency switch, but then for the force offline switch?

With kind regards,
Martijn

Hi Martijn,

Don't use the emergency switch, install the Force Offline switch, which will ignore motion data and move the actuators in Park position. The emergency switch is only to be used in "emergency", like actuator mechanical failure etc...!!

Load this latest firmware from here that ensures the force offline switch functionality will park the motors and will slowly move the actuators back to online position right on the motion cue data:

https://github.com/tronicgr/AMC-AAS...re/enc_6dof_AMC_AASD15A_v2_08_soft_start2.zip

Thanks
Thanos

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

Yes, you can keep Emergency switch. Just add the Force offline switch to the wiring.

 

[Martijn Wieling]

And if I only want the park/standby button? I'd connect signal 1 with signal 2 to park? (I have a separate remote which removes all current from the system, so I only need to be able to park the system.)

Yes, you can keep Emergency switch. Just add the Force offline switch to the wiring.

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[Tronicgr_6DOF]

And if I only want the park/standby button? I'd connect signal 1 with signal 2 to park? (I have a separate remote which removes all current from the system, so I only need to be able to park the system.)

The park/standby button works if you press momentarily the button to switch between park and standby positions, but only if you are not connected to the motion software (simtools or FlyPT).

I'd recommend using the Force Offline switch to park the actuators after done racing.

 

[Martijn Wieling]

And I connect signal 1 and 2 in the emergency button, that would function as the force offline switch? Would the actuators move 1 by 1 (as now in the emergency switch mode) after I switch it online again? And in your scheme, the park/standby button, is a button which is pressed and then immediately depressed? Sorry for all the questions, the diagram is a bit unclera to me.

Martijn

The park/standby button works if you press momentarily the button to switch between park and standby positions, but only if you are not connected to the motion software (simtools or FlyPT).

I'd recommend using the Force Offline switch to park the actuators after done racing.

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

And I connect signal 1 and 2 in the emergency button, that would function as the force offline switch? Would the actuators move 1 by 1 (as now in the emergency switch mode) after I switch it online again? And in your scheme, the park/standby button, is a button which is pressed and then immediately depressed? Sorry for all the questions, the diagram is a bit unclera to me.

Martijn

The park/standby button is wired in parallel to the emergency stop switch. The button works by pressing it a releasing it in less than 500ms. The Emergency switch activates if it engages for more than 800ms (less than a second).

The force offline switch is independent function, just shares same ground wire, so you can use a 3 wire shielded audio cable to wire all switches and button. And perhaps use a standard 3.5mm audio jack to easy unplug if needed.

 

[FrankTheO2Tank]

Thanos, where did you get the 3.5mm jack and plugs with exposed wiring? I can find anything that I wouldn't have to cut open to expose the individual wires. Would be much easier and cleaner with something lime what you've used there.

Thanks!!

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

Thanos, where did you get the 3.5mm jack and plugs with exposed wiring? I can find anything that I wouldn't have to cut open to expose the individual wires. Would be much easier and cleaner with something lime what you've used there.

Thanks!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C3RFHDC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just use a normal audio cable and cut the other end to use the wires directly on the switches/button...
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Stereo-Audio-Cable-Meters/dp/B00NO73Q84/ref=sr_1_4

 

[Spikar]

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[Snajrog]

Thanos has seen this video but for those folks here on RD that don't venture over to his Discord (highly recommended) here is the link. Thanos controller made the seven channels possible.

Several others on my YT page as well.

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

Mike is doing some good progress on upgrading his 6DOF platform... check out some details of the conversion here:

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

And an update before Christmas from Coops, with his 6DOF for racing:

 

[FrankTheO2Tank]

I've got a few of these laying around from a previous car project (both momentary and latch on/off).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZR7MS7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RnPaEbV1CMNWH

Any way to make them work as the park/standby and force offline, just not sure what would hook up where? I'm definitely not an electronics guy so sorry if this is dumb question.

Thanks!!

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

I've got a few of these laying around from a previous car project (both momentary and latch on/off).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZR7MS7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RnPaEbV1CMNWH

Any way to make them work as the park/standby and force offline, just not sure what would hook up where? I'm definitely not an electronics guy so sorry if this is dumb question.

Thanks!!

On github page there are some pics that show the connections:

GitHub - tronicgr/AMC-AASD15A-Firmware: Firmware and design files for AMC-AASD15A servo controller for AASD-15A and compatible drives

Firmware and design files for AMC-AASD15A servo controller for AASD-15A and compatible drives - tronicgr/AMC-AASD15A-Firmware

github.com

See this video how to use them:

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

Here's how to get 220v in 120v country...

Seriously, hire an electrician if you don't feel comfortable with mains power...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!