Configuration for a linear Axis

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The following guidelines will help to combine a motor module with a new linear joint. The joint is tests with the ModuleCtrl software tool, and parameter like encoder direction, referencing and current can be adapted.

Requirements: free motor module in a functioning robot controller; linear axis; Windows computer; Peak Systeme PCAN-USB adapter with cable

Preparations

    • Download and install ModuleCtrl from this Wiki: Config Software ModuleCtrl
    • Read the user guide of the ModuleCtrl software
    • Install the Peak Systeme driver for the USB-CAN adapter PCAN-USB
    • Switch off the control (never hot-plug!)
    • Connect the linear axis to the free motor module. See the robolink user guide for pin connections.
    • Connect the PCAN-USB adapter to the CAN plug in the support module of the control


Test the joint with the ModuleCtrl software tool

    • Power up the control. Now the green light of the motor module shoul be on.
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