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USB2Dynamixel

Laptop Connection

$49.90

USB extension cable included

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Downloads

Check Connecting the AX-12 to the USB2Dynamixel by John Raffensperger
Check USB2Dynamixel manual (ver1 pdf)
Check USB2Dynamixel manual (ver2 pdf)
Check USB2Dynamixel Driver v2.02.04 (zip for XP and Vista)
Check USB2Dynmamixel Driver v2.0.0 (exe for XP)
Check Dynamixel Configurator (ver1 install exe)
Check Dynamixel Configurator (ver2 zip)
Check USB2Dynamixel SDK

Features

Check USB2Dyanmixel provides USB to RS-232, RS-485, and AX-12 (TTL) interfaces in one unit.
Check The status LED displays power status, TxD (data write), and RxD (data read).
Check Connects to the AX series Dynamixel via TTL
Check Connects to the DX, RX series Dynamixel via RX-485
Check Converts a USB port to a serial port via RX-232
Check USB extension cable included

USB2Dynamixel Software Development Kit (SDK)

Quickely and eaisly program your Dyanmixel projects from your PC using your favorite language with the USB2Dynamixel SDK. The USB2Dynamixel SDK contains APIs and example source code for VB.NET, C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB, JAVA, C/C++, and python etc. Download it today, heck it's free!

USB2Dynamixel SDK

Forest Moon C# Source Code

Control your AX-12 Smart Arm with a PC joystick. This comprehensive application was created by the incredibly talented Scott Ferguson. Scott was one of the original Visual Basic developers. Check out Scott's site forestmoon.com where you can find tons of information including awesome help files and killer source code.

CrustCrawler USB2Dynamixel API for .NET

The CrustCrawler development shop also created an open source API for the USB2Dynamixel written in VB.NET which allows for robust control of an AX or RX network. Since it's a.NET application you can simply drop the dll in your project's bin folder. Since it is open source you can extend the classes as needed.

The API contains the following objects
  • Dynamixel
  • Dynamixel Control Table
  • Dynamixel Event Arguments
The Dynamixel methods closely follow the AX and RX protocols
  • Ping
  • ReadRegister
  • WriteRegister
  • Action
  • SyncWrite
  • Scan
  • Led
  • Dump

The source code is fully commented and compatible with Microsoft's free Visual Studio Express. We also included a unit test project to get you started.

Take some time to read through the AX-12 and RX manuals. That will provide a great foundation. If you need help, feel free to post your questions on the CrustCrawler Robotics Forums.
$89.00
AX-12 Power Supply Kit

The AX-12 power supply is an ideal solution for any AX-12 network.

  • 9V 6A (54W)
  • P5 female barrel plug (positive center tap)
  • 3 prong power cable (US)
$19.00
AX-12 Power Harness

The AX-12 power harness makes powering the AX-12 Smart Arm or any AX-12 network quick and easy! Combine this connector with CrustCrawler's AX-12 power supply for a complete AX-12 power system.

  • 2.1mm male P5 barrel plug
  • AX-12 3 pin molex connector for easy AX-12 and USB2Dynamixel connections