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High Density Serial Bus Servo Driver Board for Advanced Multi Axis Robotics Control
The serial bus servo driver board is a compact and high performance controller designed to manage large scale robotic systems using ST and SC series serial bus servos. Operating on a nine to twelve point six volt DC power supply it can control up to two hundred fifty three servos through a single bus making it ideal for complex multi joint and multi axis robotic designs.
This board supports both USB and UART communication allowing it to act as a central bridge between a host controller and the servo network. In addition to issuing motion commands it can read real time feedback from each servo including angle load and voltage. By integrating power distribution and bidirectional communication into one board it significantly simplifies wiring system architecture and overall robotics development for robotic arms legged robots and automation platforms.
Key Features
- High Capacity Servo Control
Supports up to two hundred fifty three ST and SC series serial bus servos
- Bidirectional Communication Support
Reads real time servo data including angle load and voltage
- Dual Communication Interfaces
USB and UART interfaces for flexible connection to host controllers
- Integrated Power Management
Distributes power efficiently across the entire servo bus
- Compact And Robotics Ready Design
Simplifies wiring and system integration for complex robotic systems
Figure: Overview of Serial Bus Servo Driver Board
High-Capacity Servo Control
This servo driver board enables large-scale robotic projects by allowing for the simultaneous control of up to 253 ST/SC series bus servos. This capacity enables the design of highly articulated and complicated mechanisms that exceed the capabilities of typical PWM servo controllers, making it ideal for systems with a high degree of freedom.
Flexible Dual Communication Interfaces
The bus servo controller is exceptionally versatile, as it includes both USB and UART interfaces. The USB port connects easily to a host computer, making it suitable for rapid prototyping, debugging, and software control. The UART interface enables seamless integration with a wide range of microcontrollers and embedded systems, ensuring a dependable communication link for deployed applications.
Figure: Serial Bus Servo Driver Board equipped with USB and UART interfaces
Real-Time Data Feedback
This serial bus Servo driver board has the advantage of supporting bidirectional communication. It can query each servo independently to retrieve crucial operational data such as current angle, operating load, internal voltage, and working mode. This input is vital for developing sophisticated closed-loop control systems that demand precision, error detection, and dynamic adjustments.
Simplified and Stable Power Integration
The serial bus servo driver board includes a DC 5.5x2.1mm socket and a terminal block for power input, with a 9-12.6V supply that matches the servos' operational voltage. This dual-input design allows for both prototyping and permanent installations, and the included stable control circuitry ensures continuous power delivery for smooth servo performance.
Advanced Servo Configuration
This driver board supports complex servo setup in addition to simple rotating control. It allows you to programmatically assign unique IDs to each servo on the bus and adjust their operational state between normal servo mode (positional control) and motor mode (continuous rotation), providing greater customisation for a variety of mechanical designs.
Figure: Wiring Diagram of Serial Bus Servo Driver Board with Host Computer
Applications:
- Multi-DOF Robotic Arms: Create high-precision arms for pick-and-place or automation, with real-time input for closed-loop control.
- Advanced Legged Robots: Create complex hexapods, quadrupeds, or humanoid robots with dozens of synchronized, high- torque leg movements.
- Interactive Art and Animatronics: Create dynamic sculptures or characters that require multiple servos to move in perfect synchronization.
- Custom Pan-Tilt Systems: Create large-capacity camera gimbals or sensor arrays for advanced tracking and surveillance applications.
- Rapid Prototyping: Before going on to final designs, quickly prototype and test complicated equipment that requires accurate, multi-point actuation.
Package Includes:
- Serial bus servo driver boardx1
- Hexagonal studs x4
- Shorting caps x2
- Screws x4
