Interfacing servomotors – Dynamixel
In mobile robotics, servomotors are widely used actuators that are used to move sensors, wheels, and robotic arms.
The Dynamixel servomotor is a smart actuator system that is exclusively used for connecting joints on a robot or mechanical structure. They are designed to be modular and daisy chained on any robot or mechanical structure for powerful and flexible robotic movements.
How to do it…
- Install the necessary packages and drivers by executing the following command:
$ sudo apt-get install ros-kinetic-dynamixel-motor$ rosstack profile && rospack profile
- Download the package from the repository and build the package from the source:
$ cd ~/catkin_ws/src$ git clone git https://github.com/arebgun/dynamixel_motor.git$ cd ..$ catkin_make
How it works…
Once the necessary packages and drivers are installed, we will connect the dongle to the computer, as shown in the following photo, and check whether it is detected or not:
Dynamixel connected to the computer...
