Thread: 3-axis skull problem - nod servo

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So I've been toying around with my 3-axis skull routine. I built the GYM bucky with 645 servos.

I'm noticing that the nod servo is de-energizing mid routine causing the skull to drop down. It stays there until it receives another nod command. That command is executed, but shortly after, the skull drops back down on its own.

It started doing this intermittently on Saturday, now I can't get it to stop doing it.

I've read that a lot of problems with the SSC-32 are power related. I'm using Blinky's wall wart (5V, 3.7A), and I'm wondering if the board is not getting enough voltage and is glitching out on the nod servo. Doesn't it actually want 6V? Hmmm.

Any thoughts?

-DGM

Check for loose power hook up at board.That was my issue.

And how long is your wiring loom? Also, if the wiring connection is okay, swap out the servo with another one.

Gym

My connecting wire is only 5 ft (3ft cat5, and a 1ft wiring harness at each end). I made my wiring harnesses from servo extenstion wires and cat5, so the components in the skull are plug and play.

It might have been a loose connection in the skull. I tightened up the connectors in there, and it worked. Thanks! I'll need to keep an eye on those connectors.

Separately, does anyone think I need to be concerned with the 5V power supply powering the SSC-32? I like that it has ample amperage, but the documentation indicates the board will be more stable with 6V.

-dgm

Glad to hear its resolved.

5V should be fine.