Choosing the right ball caster
I can see the pololu has different types of ball casters such as- Pololu Ball Caster with 1 inch Plastic Ball Pololu Ball Caster with 3/4 inch Plastic Ball Pololu Ball Caster with 3/4″ Metal Ball etc....
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A Small Post and Targeting the Mini Maestro
Although this is not UART based (yet), here is a small post dedicated to the 18-Channel Mini Maestro. Hackster.io Pyserial and servo functions Did you want your BeagleY-AI and Maestro to handle servos...
View Article18-Channel Maestro and Shutdown on SBC
As some of you know, I am an issue at times to myself. Outside of me thinking I know everything, what would cause the 18-Channel Maestro to shutdown a SBC (BeagleY-AI)? #!/usr/bin/python3 # Where did...
View ArticleHaving trouble with servo range on Mini Maestro – only getting 90° movement
I’m using a Mini Maestro 24 with MG996R servos on a hexapod project. When I send commands from 4000 to 8000 (quarter-microseconds), I only get about 45° each direction from center — 90° total. I know...
View ArticleBuck Converter Noise Resets My Microcontroller During Load Changes
Hello, I designed a small embedded board powered by a buck converter. The MCU runs normally, but when the output load changes quickly, the controller sometimes resets unexpectedly. The reset line is...
View ArticlePico based wireless sensor node, help needed
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a small wireless sensor node using the Raspberry Pi Pico. The prototype uses the Pico module with an MPU6050 (I²C) for motion sensing and a small SPI-based...
View Article12V auto to Raspberry second opinions
I want to get a second opinion on how i would get these items wired together: 12V > Pololu 0J10137 > Pololu D24V50F5 > Pololu S18V20F the Pololu 0J10137 would get tied to the battery and...
View ArticleError compiling using boolean variable
Attempting to use Solar Tracker code for stepper motor . Specifically: pololu.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6424. Attempting to compile for UNO, I get consistent errors that directionVAL was not...
View ArticlePololu A89301 Configuration Utility
I’m trying to run the Pololu A89301 Configuration Utility (https://www.pololu.com/file/0J2191/pololu-a89301-windows-1.0.1.zip) I’ve downloaded the zip, expanded it and run the setup.exe. It seems to...
View ArticleBalboa32U4 robot MATLAB simulation
Hello! I’m running a MATLAB simulation of Balboa32U4 using non-linear model of a balancing robot system. The dynamic variables are tilt angle \theta and rotational angle of the wheel \phi. I would...
View ArticlePlease help with ROMI kit, avrdude: butterfly_recv(): programmer is not...
Hi there, After imaging ROMI with WPILibPi_64_image-v2023.2.1-Romi image file, got to web ui of dashboard, all things work fine. But when I updated firmware, always got “avrdude: butterfly_recv():...
View ArticleRobot do not move with pixycam5 and IR sensor
hi I’m using the Shield v1.2 robot in addition to a Pixycam5 for color detection and a sharp sensor for object detection. the problem is that my robot doesn’t move when the Pixycam5 is attached and...
View ArticleRomi: Improve TurnSensor calibration
I’m using the Pololu TurnSensor library for my Romi, linked here: github.com pololu/romi-32u4-arduino-library/blob/master/examples/RotationResist/RotationResist.ino // This demo shows how the Romi can...
View ArticleRobot do not move with pixycam5 and IR sensor
hi I’m using the Shield v1.2 robot in addition to a Pixycam5 for color detection and a sharp sensor for object detection. the problem is that my robot doesn’t move when the Pixycam5 is attached and...
View ArticleUsing arduino to turn on multiple pushbutton switches
I would like to use a mini push button switch (with a cabinet mounted momentary switch) to turn on an arduino nano. Then I would program the nano to turn on (and after a set time off) four additional...
View ArticlePololu A-Star 32U4 Mini SV Booatloader Issue
Hi, I am currently doing a project for an electric car that has to move a certain distance as close as possible with the least error as possible. I got the Pololu 6.3:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx65L mm 12V...
View Articlex64 Bytecode.dll
Hi, I’m currently working on a project that integrates Usc, UscCMD, 'Sequencer`, from Maestro, but I noticed that the provided Bytecode.dll DLL is only available in x86. Since my application runs in a...
View ArticleAccurate 90 degree turns and straight lines with pololu 3pi
I am coding a 3pi robot to follow a precise path consisting of straight lines and 90 degree turns. I am initially finding some success in using a PID algorithm to tune the straight lines, with a...
View ArticleTTL Communication Problem Between Pololu Micro Maestro, Arduino UNO, and...
Hello, I am currently experiencing a technical issue with my Pololu Micro Maestro and would appreciate assistance in resolving it. I have assembled a system comprising an Arduino UNO, a Pololu Micro...
View ArticleRomi Robot Encoders Counting Differently despite driving at same speed
Hello! I have a romi robot and I’m using arduino to program it. I would like it to drive straight. When I am using encoders to try to match values so that the romi goes straight, the left and right...
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