U2D2 is a small size USB communication converter that enables to control and to operate the DYNAMIXEL with the PC. It is smaller than the previous model and has mount holes to make it easier to install on robots. It uses the USB cable to connect to the PC and prevents damage of the USB terminals. It has both 3Pin connectors for TTL communication and 4Pin connectors for RS-485 communication embedded for easier control and access for the Dynamixel X series. (Supports UART as well.) Requires the convertible cable for Molex connector using Dynamixels.
■ Hardware Specifications
Dimension(mm) | 48 x 18 x 14.6 |
Weight(g) | 9 |
Available Ports | – 3 Pin TTL Level : TTL Communication supported DYNAMIXEL – 4 Pin RS-485 : RS-485 Communication supported DYNAMIXEL – 4 Pin UART : Controllers that support 4 Pin UART(such as CM-150 and CM-200) |
Baud Rate | Max 6Mbps |
■ Comparison to the USB2Dynamixel
Description | USB2Dynamixel | U2D2 | ||
Used connector and switch | PC to Board | USB Male A Connector | O | X |
Micro USB Female B Jack | X | O | ||
RS-232 Communication | J_DSUB9P Male | O | X | |
UART Communication | 20010-WS04 | X | O | |
RS-485 Communication | Molex 4P | O | X | |
JST 4P | X | O | ||
TTL Communication | Molex 3P | O | X | |
JST 3P | X | O | ||
Used communication | RS-232c | O | X | |
RS485 | O | O | ||
TTL | O | O | ||
UART | X | O | ||
USB TO UART IC | FT232RL(FTDI) | Max 3Mbps | X | |
FT232HL(FTDI) | X | Max 12Mbps | ||
Supported OS | Windows | O | O | |
Linux (2.6.9 or later) | O | O | ||
Mac OS-X | O | O | ||
Mount Holes | Mounting holes for product fixation | X | O | |
Dimension | Width x Length x Height (mm) | 90x35x20 | 48x18x14.6 | |
Products requiring Molex-JST conversion cable :
– Dynamixel AX/MX-Series Models (TTL and RS-485 versions)
– Dynamixel Pro Models (RS-485 version)
Products using basic JST cable :
– Dynamixel X-Series Models
– X3P and X4P Convertible Cables are included in the basic package.
Link to e-Manual : Click Here
■ Caution
U2D2 does not supply power to the DYNAMIXEL, therefore, an external power supply should be used to provide power to the DYNAMIXEL.
