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ABRA Electronics :: Parallax :: Motor Control :: Parallax Servo Controller (USB)

Parallax Servo Controller (USB)

The PSC-USB functions exactly the same as the original PSC (serial). The only difference is the addition of the new USB interface. The USB interface allows easy connection to a USB based host. The same serial commands that control the PSC-Serial are used to control the PSC-USB.

With the proliferation of servos used in technology today comes the obligation to manage multiple servos each executing complex motions. The original Parallax Servo Controller (#28023) was designed to remove the burden of driving the servo pulses from the controller and thereby expand the number of servos that one controller could be expected to control. To that end the original PSC was quite successful, but for some of the more complex applications writing a textual program to control many servos executing compounded motions and actions can be tedious to say the least.

One way to make the whole application development process easier is to change the primary interface from a keyboard (text-based code) to that of a mouse (visual based program). By adding a USB port to the servo controller and providing the user with a free graphical user interface, a direct link between mouse and servo is made. Move the mouse, the servo moves in real-time. Now the task of developing a program to control intricate servo sequences becomes a palatable fun process. If you wish to write your own software application for the PSC-USB, please refer to the PSC Manual [in the downloads section (#28023)] for details on the commands and protocol.

The PSC documentation shows you how to use all of the above features and provides sample BASIC Stamp Code. The Parallax Servo Controller ships with the following to make your set up as easy as possible: Shunt-Jumper, 3-Conductor Cable, Printed Documentation. The PSC is mounted using 4-40 screws (or equivalent, not included).

The BASIC Stamp 2pe Motherboard is not compatible with Parallax Servo Controllers (28023 and 28823).

Please note that the PSC Software listed below is provided to you “As Is” without warranties or conditions of any kind. Parallax disclaims any implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, non-infringement and fitness for a particular purpose. Parallax does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will meet your requirements, that defects will be corrected, or that the operation will be error-free and uninterrupted.

Downloads:
Parallax Servo Controller v3.4 - USB Manual (.pdf)