Tuesday, April 14, 2015

SSC-32U USB Servo Controller

This is one of the best dedicated servo controllers available and allows you to control up to 32 servo channels with 1uS resolution as well as access to 8 analog I/O. The SSC-32U includes bidirectional communication with query commands, synchronized, or "group" moves, a built-in 12 Servo Hexapod Gait Sequencer, improved power circuit and much more! 

The SSC-32 Servo Controller board can be easily controlled with the free SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility. It is available as a free downloadable utility which makes it easy to experiment with robotics and animatronics. 

Specifications
  • Firmware = 2.50USB
  • Microcontroller = Atmel ATMEGA328P
  • External EEPROM = 512 bit
  • Internal Sequencer = 12 Servo Hexapod (Alternating Tripod)
  • Serial input: USB, 3.3V Xbee, TTL UART, N81 
  • Baud speeds = 9600, 38.4k, and 115.2k select via button; (others via register configuration)
  • RC PWM Outputs = 32 (Servo or TTL)
  • Inputs = 8 analog I/O (10bit resolution, 6 Static or latching digital))
  • PC interface = USB mini B (USB cable included)
  • Microcontroller interface = 0.1" Headers
  • Servo control = Up to 32 servos plug in directly
  • Servo type supported = Futaba, Hitec and general 0.1" spaced 3-pin R/C
  • Servo travel range = 0.5ms to 2.5ms (most RC servos travel 180°)
  • Servo resolution = 1uS (~0.09° for 180 degree servos, if servo permits)
  • Servo speed resolution = 1uS / Second
  • Servo motion control = Immediate, Timed, Speed or Synchronized.
  • PC board size = 3.0" x 2.3" (mounting holes set 0.15" from each edge)
  • Logic power: Auto select between VS1 and VL
  • VS peak current = max 15 amps per side
  • VS steady current = max 3-5 amps per side recommended