Independence Day Sale going on NOW – click for details!

R2D2 dome position control

Posted by Paul on 16 February 2010

This replica of the famous Star Wars droid R2D2, built by Glenn Pipe, uses a Jrk USB motor controller for position control. The video below shows how Glenn uses the Jrk Configuration Utility to control and analyze his system, and his blog post has more information.

Featured link: http://astromech.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/adding-position-control-to-r2s-dome/

0 comments

Post a comment

Using your Pololu account allows you to customize your avatar and manage your comments; you can also post anonymously.

New Products

MPQ6612A Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier
ISO6520 2-Channel Digital Isolator Carrier, 2/0, Default High, Functional Isolation
ACS37030LMYATR-025B3 Current Sensor Compact Carrier -25A to +25A, 3.3V
Glideforce GF01-120510-2-66 Micro Linear Actuator with Feedback Potentiometer: 12V, 2.2kgf, 28mm/s, 100mm Stroke
QTRX-MD-01RC-S Reflectance Sensor: 1-Channel, 8mm Wide, RC Output, Low Current, Side-Entry Connector
MP6603 Stepper Motor Driver Carrier (Soldered Header Pins)
JST PH-Style Cable, 5-Pin, Female-Female, 10cm
12V Step-Up Voltage Regulator U3V9F12
Glideforce GF01-121003-1-66 Micro Linear Actuator with Limit Switches: 12V, 4.3kgf, 17.6mm/s, 30mm Stroke
JST PH-Style Cable, 6-Pin, Female-Female, 10cm
Log In
Pololu Robotics & Electronics
Shopping cart
(702) 262-6648
Same-day shipping, worldwide
Menu
Shop Blog Forum Support
My account Comments or questions? About Pololu Contact Ordering information Distributors