This repository contains the design files for L3X-Z's RS485 power injector which allows to directly inject battery power into the RS485 bus connecting the robot's Dynamixel MX-28AR servos.
This board contains a circuit with a RS485 driver to drive a LED to show bus activity. This circuit can also be used to interface the RS485 bus to a controller or computer. The circuit can be used with 3.3V and 5V levels. Some parts need to be changed to achieve this.
| Designator | 3.3V version | 5V version |
|---|---|---|
| U1 | L78L33ACUTR | L78L05ACUTR |
| U2 | SP3485EN-L | SN75176AD |
Anderson Power Pole
| Pin | Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +BATT | Directly to Dynamixel |
| 2 | GND |
The input voltage is directly feed to the Dynamixel servo. So the maximum voltage depends solely on the servo used.
Würth WR-TBL 3.5mm 2-pin screw terminal.
| Pin | Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +BATT | Directly to Dynamixel |
| 2 | GND |
Würth WR-TBL 3.5mm 3-pin screw terminal.
| Pin | Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RS485-A | Directly to Dynamixel |
| 2 | RS485-B | Directly to Dynamixel |
| 3 | GND |
JST GH 1.25mm 4-pin.
| Pin | Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +BATT | to Dynamixel via R2 |
| 2 | RS485-A | Directly to Dynamixel |
| 3 | RS485-B | Directly to Dynamixel |
| 4 | GND |
In the Dynamixel world there exist two type of connectors: Molex Mini-SPOX and JST EH.
Both are 2.5 mm pitch and use the same pin out and both can be mounted on the board. So you can decide which one to use and which fits your application and servo.
| Pin | Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | |
| 2 | +BATT | |
| 3 | RS485-A | |
| 4 | RS485-B |
Pin header 2.54mm 4-pin.
| Pin | Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RS485_TXEN | |
| 2 | RS485_TX | |
| 3 | RS485_RX | |
| 4 | GND |
There exists a 3D printable enclosure to encapsulate the PCB.
