This is a complete application to
exercise the SC8000, including source code for sending
commands using the protocol. The included rs232 class
can be used with Visual C++. Download and unzip to
a temporary folder. The executable [sc8bcbdemo.exe]
running screen:
Quick instructions:
Change the [COM Port] number
to the appropriate COM port (check "Cypress
USB-HID" COM port number under "Ports
(COM & LPT)" in Device Manager - see
instructions above.)
Click [Open]; if the port does
not exist, an error message will show
Click on any Digital Bits to
turn ON/OFF the appropriate bit
Move any of the sliders to move
the corresponding servo axis; the range is 8000
to 22000 (0.8 ms to 2.2ms)
Click on the [Exercise] checkbox
to turn on the exercise mode. The Digital Bits
will turn ON/OFF and the Servo Axis will sequence
through the range. This will continue until the
checkbox is unchecked.
Note on programming:
The [Exercise] section sends
the entire data frame, including positions for
ALL axis.
The individual slider (and digital checkbox)
will only send the changed value.