2021-05-19 08:58:21 BearWitness
/Hello,
I was studying how to use the ax-12a motors and found two contradictory pieces of information.
In the e-manual, (https://emanual.robotis.com/docs/en/dxl/ax/ax-12a/) the input voltage is said to be 9~12V. But in the ax-12 user´s manual (https://www.trossenrobotics.com/images/productdownloads/AX-12(English).pdf) it says that the intput voltage should be in between 7~10V.
Is this beacause the manual is outdated and references the old ax-12 model?
If so, why did the input voltage changed? Is it safe to use a 12V source for the ax-12a model? Are there any other changes you think i should take into consideration?
If no, which manual do i use as a reference for my build? Is 12V to much for the ax-12a model?
Thanks in advance,
Santiago
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2021-05-19 08:58:21 |
| BearWitness | |
2021-05-19 22:30:01 Kurt Eckhardt
Probably best answered by someone from Robotis (and/or maybe Trossen Robotics).
These days I always go to Robotis Emanaul : https://emanual.robotis.com/docs/en/dxl/ax/ax-12a/
And yes you can use 12v with these. A simple hint on this, is if you buy a Trossen Robotics kit like:
https://www.trossenrobotics.com/phantomx-ax-hexapod.aspx
You will see they typically come with a 12v wall wart as well as a 3S Lipo which as about 11.1v up to
maybe 12.6v ...
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2021-05-19 22:30:01 |
| kurteck | |
2021-05-20 13:58:42 rjtp5670
I think you were reading the product manual on the initial stage when the AX series was released. (2004)
Please reference the e-manual if you are using the latest version of AX-12A.
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2021-05-20 13:58:42 |
| davidpark | |
2021-05-24 13:56:02 Will Son
Hi Santiago,
It is always safer to stick to the official documentation from the manufacturer.
AX series can run off of 12V, and the recommended voltage is 11.1V.
Thank you.
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2021-05-24 13:56:02 |
| willson | |
2021-05-26 08:19:18 Santiago Suárez
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2021-05-26 08:19:18 |
| BearWitness | |
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