Iron man motorised faceplate electronics tutorial!!!

[DRG]

I cant tell for sure.. but it looks as if you are trying to power the servos from the Arduino itself..

try powering from an external source.. and connecting all grounds together.

Is this part directed at me? Or were you trying to respond to my switch question and the posts got mixed up?

Oh, and you should know I used your faceplate code and schematics and have it running! It took me a while to work out a few kinks (related to me not understanding the diagram and how certain things translated into real world wiring) because I'm still a noob at this, but now it works like a charm. I mean to have pics up eventually.

 

[xl97]

Is this part directed at me? Or were you trying to respond to my switch question and the posts got mixed up?

Oh, and you should know I used your faceplate code and schematics and have it running! It took me a while to work out a few kinks (related to me not understanding the diagram and how certain things translated into real world wiring) because I'm still a noob at this, but now it works like a charm. I mean to have pics up eventually.

Sorry, no.

It was aimed @ Dumontrudisel.

I quoted wrong post I guess.

Anyways... glad I could be of some help. Always nice to get your props up and running.


@Mockle - You should be all set now bud!

 

[laf770]

i am just trying the basic set up from the first post on my aruino and i cant get it to do anything. no lights, nothing......copied and pasted the code and get no movement, etc. anybody that can offer help would be greatly appreciated as i am totally lost

 

[laf770]

Swapped out the servo to analog instead of digital and works perfect....why doesn't it work with the digital servo. I would like to use the digi as it is much faster and stronger...any ideas?

 

[laf770]

 

[Lord Magneto]

Hey man looks great. No idea why the digital doesnt work. I will be looking to motorize my faceplate in a few weeks!

 

[laf770]

I tried another digital servo and it still doesn't work. Is there a difference if the servo is a rc servo?

 

[memebr]

Use a dedicated and proper regulated power source for the servos, make sure everything is using a common GND and it will work like magic.

 

[crimsondante]

Hi all new to this so many pages and i am lost :

Is this what i need to motorise my helmet ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNO-R3-St...ther_Computing_Networking&hash=item5b067e1985

do i need anything else ?

What are the best options for eyes ?

 

[Iron drake]

thank you very much for your time, :thumbsup and your example so well explained ; within a few days 'll start with mine , and you've helped me a lot thanks

 

[Dread Lensman]

I believe that this is the layout for the circuit ShaunDark80 described in his code, for those of us who are a bit more visual. Thanks to everyone for the assistance with the circuit and code, first time using fritzing. I can hardly wait to use this in the helmets I am making with my sister. I was wondering about using the relay to lock the servo, xrobots site apppears to use some voltage comparator.

 

[Lord Magneto]

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I believe that this is the layout for the circuit ShaunDark80 described in his code, for those of us who are a bit more visual. Thanks to everyone for the assistance with the circuit and code, first time using fritzing. I can hardly wait to use this in the helmets I am making with my sister. I was wondering about using the relay to lock the servo, xrobots site apppears to use some voltage comparator.

Much appreciated. I need to get off my lazy butt and finish my bucket and motorized the faceplate.

 

[xl97]

good to see that people are still benefiting from the work done in here!

(also listen to memebr, this is the same advice we have been giving out over & over again)

 

[Dread Lensman]

 

[stang67]

I am Working off this Circuit by Memebr. Using for some testing while I learn. I've made it to page 32 thus far, and still reading on. This may be answered somewhere but i haven't seen it yet. I only have an arduino uno at the moment. I am going to move this all to the arduino mini just llike the drawing. I am trying to wire this on my breadboard using the Uno. I am having trouble figuring out how to hook the switch up. The drawing shows one wire of the switch going to the VCC pin and the other side of the switch going to GND and Pin 2. So are there these connections on the uno? I see the ground but no VCC. I currently have the external battery going to the Plug in port with the appropriate plug. Can anyone help with this?

More graphic, still messy, not the greatest thing i could make, but i hope that can help....

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/oozi/Irondummie_zpse67bfbe8.jpg

 

[xl97]

you'll also notice there is a line line going to pin 2 I believe it says..

if I recall he using a resistor to externally pull the pin down/up.. (instead of using an internal pull up resistor)

 

[TryChick]

The Uno's 5V and 3.3V out pins correspond to the VCC on the pro mini.

 

[stang67]

you'll also notice there is a line line going to pin 2 I believe it says..

if I recall he using a resistor to externally pull the pin down/up.. (instead of using an internal pull up resistor)

Thank you for responding, I did notice that,and have that resistor in place. Thanks the you and Memembr I knew what this was . If I'am Correct it is a Pull down resistor. Since it is on the negative side.

The Uno's 5V and 3.3V out pins correspond to the VCC on the pro mini.

Ok I get it. So since I'll be using the arduino Mini Pro 5v as you have,Then for this test I'll need the 5v pin.
BTW TryChick I hope to be able to order more components when I get paid next week. So I hope to be ordering the XBEE and RFID tags and the Arduino mini pro.

 

[xl97]

question:

what are you trying to accomplish with the XBEE & RFID stuff??

 

[stang67]

I'm Going to eventually do the same thing TryChick has done.The faceplate will be Activated by the tag And the XBEE. She has done a great job with hers and I really like it. She has been very helpful to me and very responsive. However, I am not to comfortable jumping straight in to that so I feel I must do this first , Sort of baby steps. So I don't ruin the more expensive servos when I get them. I've got the Memebr V1 prototype working after you and TryChick have replied. Thank you both!