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Question Arduino to ACS306 controller

Discussion in 'Electronic and hardware generally' started by Elizar, Jan 3, 2020.

  1. Elizar

    Elizar New Member

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    how do i connect the arduino uno to an acs306 controller. ive been using the SCM3 sketch for the arduino and changed a couple of pins but still does not work.

    the acs306 controller also has a direct usb cable but the motors doesnt work even if the preset in simtools is SCN or Serial.
    i attached a picture of the wiring and the sketch used below.

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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I don't believe anyone has used the acs306 before, so you are the trailblazer in terms of how to make it work.

    I would suggest you post the specs for the acs306, that way other members may be able to make suggestions.
  3. Elizar

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    here are the motors and drivers im using. i bought it from china.

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  4. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    Hmm, you are trying to interface to a closed loop stepper? Its not that hard, but the same time would be impossible to make it work with SCM3 (PWM)... it needs steps and direction signals. And a position buffer process. And a way to calibrate home position...

    Also these steppers are noisy! Reminds me of SCN5...

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  5. Rodeo5150

    Rodeo5150 ROOKIE BUT LEARNING FAST Gold Contributor

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    Can you give a link to those motors/actuators please
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