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DYNAMIXEL
DX-116
2-3. Wiring of Dynamixel
Pin Assignment
Pin assignments of the connectors are as follows:-
Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: +12V~18V
Pin 3: D+ (RS485 Signal)
Pin 4: D- (RS485 Signal)
Wire Link
Connect the same pin numbers as shown below.
Main Controller
The Main Controller must support RS485 to control the Dynamixel. A proprietary
Controller may be utilised but the Cycloid-M2 board is recommended.
PC LIMK
A PC can be used to control the Dynamixel via the Cycloid-M2 Board.
Stand Alone
The Cycloid-M2 Board can be directly mounted on the robots.
Main
Controller
1
2
3
4
RS232
Level
RS485
Level
PC
Dynamixels
Cycloid-M2
Pin 1
2
3
4
Pin 4
3
2
1