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Documentation for Pololu Products and Services

Custom Laser Cutting Guide (view printable PDF)
Information about our custom laser cutting service, including the capabilities and limitations of laser cutting, how to prepare your files, and the quote submission process.

CP2102 USB-to-Serial Bridge Driver Installation (view printable PDF)
CP2102 Drivers and installation instructions for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The CP2102 is used on the Pololu USB-to-Serial Adapter, the Orangutan USB Programmer, the USB 16-Servo Controller, and the Orangutan X2.
Pololu USB AVR Programmer User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
The complete guide to using the Pololu USB AVR programmer. This guide covers programming AVR microcontrollers, communicating via the USB-to-TTL-serial adapter, and measuring voltages using the SLO-scope.
Pololu Orangutan USB Programmer User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu Orangutan USB Programmer, including information about using AVR Studio and troubleshooting tips.

Pololu TReX User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu TReX motor controller
Pololu TReX Jr User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu TReX Jr motor controller
Pololu Jrk USB Motor Controller User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
The user’s guide for the Jrk 21v3 USB Motor Controller and the Jrk 12v12 USB Motor Controller.
Qik 2s9v1 User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu Qik 2s9v1 Dual Serial Motor Controller.
Qik 2s12v10 User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu Qik 2s12v10 Dual Serial Motor Controller.
Pololu Maestro Servo Controller User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu Micro Maestro 6-channel USB Servo Controller and the Pololu Mini Maestro 12-, 18-, and 24-Channel USB Servo Controllers.
Pololu Simple Motor Controller User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s manual for the Pololu Simple Motor Controllers.
Pololu Dual VNH5019 Motor Driver Shield User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s manual for the Pololu Dual VNH5019 Motor Driver Shield for Arduinos.
Pololu Dual MC33926 Motor Driver Shield User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s manual for the Pololu Dual MC33926 Motor Driver Shield for Arduinos.

Orangutan X2 Command Documentation v1.01 (view printable PDF)
Documentation of the low-level SPI commands used to control the Orangutan X2’s auxiliary ATmega328 microcontroller. These commands are implemented by the Pololu AVR Library, so beginners do not need to concern themselves with the details in this document.
Pololu Orangutan SVP User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu Orangutan SVP-324 and SVP-1284 robot controllers (both assembled and partial-kit versions).
Pololu Baby Orangutan B User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu Baby Orangutan B-48, B-168, and B-328 robot controllers.
Pololu 3pi Robot User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu 3pi Robot.
Pololu Orangutan SV-xx8 and LV-xx8 User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s guide for the Pololu Orangutan SV-168, SV-328, and LV-168 robot controllers.
Pololu Wixel User’s Guide (view printable PDF)
User’s manual for the Pololu Wixel.