Motion Control implements binary communication protocol.
Press Release Summary:
Capable of controlling 1 brushed dc motor, Motion Mind provides 9 A continuous and 25 A peak. Open loop control can operate with serial data input, button presses, analog control signals from 0-5 V, and pulse control from R/C type signal. Closed loop control requires 2-channel quadrature encoder or analog feedback signal from 0-5 V. Electrically, Motion Mind can communicate at RS232 levels through on-board translator IC, or TTL serial interface with open-collector output.
Original Press Release:
Affordable Motion Control in the Palm of Your Hand
The Motion Mind DC Motor Controller (9A continuous 25A peak, 6-36VDC) is a motion control product capable of controlling one brushed DC motor. A variety of control methods are supported including open loop and closed loop control. Open loop control methods do not require feedback and can operate with serial data input, button presses, analog control signals (0-5V), and pulse control from a hobby R/C type control signal (1-2ms pulses, approximately every 20ms). Closed loop control requires either a quadrature encoder (2 channel with or without Index channel) or an analog feedback signal (0-5V). When operating in closed loop modes position and/or velocity control are possible (PID tuning may be required).
The Motion Mind has numerous communication settings available to the user. A high-speed binary communication protocol is implemented. The binary communication protocol may be replaced with a simpler ASCII command set through an external jumper. The ASCII protocol ensures ease of programming with simple terminal programs. Electrically, the Motion Mind can communicate at RS232 levels through an on-board translator IC, or through a TTL serial interface with an open-collector output that allows multiple modules to share the same data bus. Test-programming software is available for download.
The board measures 2.4" wide x 3.6" long x 0.6" tall. The product retails for $75 per unit (single quantity), and custom configuration of the operating system can be purchased.
Contact information:
Lisa Day - Internal Operations Manager
Solutions Cubed, LLC
phone: 530-891-8045
email: lisa@solutions-cubed.com
url: www.motion-mind.com
