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== Serial 2 - Serial Motor Controller == | == Serial 2 - Serial Motor Controller == | ||
- | The Serial 2 port is dedicated to communication with serial motor controllers. It has its own 2-pin JST-PH header on the TCB board. It can only transmit serial data, it can not read serial input. Only two baud rates can be selected, 19200 and 38400. The default is 38400 and unless you have a specific reason to change it you should leave it at the default. This rate is known to work well with the Dimension Engineering and Pololu dual motor controllers. | + | The Serial 2 port is dedicated to communication with serial motor controllers. It has its own 2-pin JST-PH header on the TCB board. It can only transmit serial data, it can not read serial input. The default |
== Serial 3 == | == Serial 3 == | ||
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Debugging is very useful for troubleshooting and is enabled by default. However if your TCB is running as expected and all functionality has been verified, you may want to disable debugging messages because they do slow down program operation. The effect is unlikely to be noticeable, but if you are not using the debug feature anyway, go ahead and turn it off. | Debugging is very useful for troubleshooting and is enabled by default. However if your TCB is running as expected and all functionality has been verified, you may want to disable debugging messages because they do slow down program operation. The effect is unlikely to be noticeable, but if you are not using the debug feature anyway, go ahead and turn it off. | ||
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+ | ===== Scout ESC Settings ===== | ||
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+ | Here you can adjust the maximum current limit of any Scout ESC attached to your TCB. By default the Scout will stop the motors when current draw exceeds 12 amps total for both motors, since this is the Scout' | ||
===== Sabertooth Baud Rate Tool ===== | ===== Sabertooth Baud Rate Tool ===== | ||
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- | Not all Dimension Engineering controllers operate the same way. Some can automatically detect the baud rate of the master device (in this case the TCB). This includes the popular 2x5 controller which is probably the best suited for 1/16 RC tanks. If you have a 2x5 controller you do not need to do anything with regards to the baud rate and you can skip this section. | + | Not all Dimension Engineering controllers operate the same way. The Sabertooth 2x5 can automatically detect the baud rate of the master device (in this case the TCB). If you have a 2x5 controller you do not need to do anything with regards to the baud rate and you can skip this section. |
- | Most of the other Sabertooth models | + | The other Sabertooth models |
If you own one of the Sabertooth controllers that needs this setup, connect it to the TCB and then connect your TCB to your computer via USB, and finally open a connection to the TCB within OP Config. Select the baud rate you want for the Serial 2 port in the Baud Rates section. Most users should set this to 38400. Now click the " | If you own one of the Sabertooth controllers that needs this setup, connect it to the TCB and then connect your TCB to your computer via USB, and finally open a connection to the TCB within OP Config. Select the baud rate you want for the Serial 2 port in the Baud Rates section. Most users should set this to 38400. Now click the " |