- Overview
- Reviews
- Key Features
- Series Highlight
- Compatible Accessories
- Additional Information
- Hardware Solutions
- Software Solutions
- Applications
Overview
Package Contents
| Item | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| XW540-T140-R | 1 | DYNAMIXEL Servo |
| HN13-N105 | 1 | Servo Horn |
| Robot Cable-WP 1000mm | 1 | RS485 Waterproof Cable |
| Robot Cable-WP 1000mm (Extension) | 1 | RS485 Waterproof Cable Extension |
|
Wrench Bolt WB M2.5x4 |
16 | For frame installation |
| Wrench Bolt WB M2x4 | 10 | For frame installation |
| Wrench Bolt WB M3x10 | 1 | For horn installation |
Supported Features
| Operating Mode | Description | Typical Use Case |
| Current Control Mode | Controls the current (torque) applied to the motor. | Grippers, force-sensitive applications. |
| Velocity Control Mode | Controls the rotational speed continuously in either direction. | Wheels, rollers, or drive systems. |
| Position Control Mode (0–360°) | Moves to and holds a specific angle within 360°. | Pan-tilt mechanisms, angular joint positioning. |
| Extended Position Control Mode | Allows multi-turn (±256 revolutions) position control. | Robotic arms, winches, mechanisms requiring precise multi-rotation movement. |
| PWM Control Mode (Voltage Control) | Directly controls the applied voltage via PWM, without position or velocity feedback. | Open-loop systems, testing, or simple motor control without feedback. |
Reviews
Key Features
Key Features of DYNAMIXEL XW Series
IP68 Waterproof Rating
The XW Series boasts an IP68 rating, ensuring full protection against dust and the ability to withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter for 24 hours. This makes them ideal for outdoor, underwater, and harsh environmental applications.
Coreless Motor Design
Equipped with Maxon coreless motors, the XW Series offers high efficiency, reduced cogging, and smooth rotation, enhancing performance and reliability in various robotic tasks.
Multiple Operating Modes
The actuators support six operating modes: Position Control, Extended Position Control, Velocity Control, Current Control, PWM Control, and Current-Based Position Control. These modes provide flexibility for diverse control strategies in robotic systems.
High-Resolution Feedback
Featuring a 4096-step encoder, the XW Series delivers precise position feedback, enabling fine-grained control and accurate motion in complex robotic applications.
RS-485 Communication Protocol
Utilizing the RS-485 communication protocol, the XW Series ensures reliable data transmission over long distances, facilitating multi-actuator setups and robust communication in large-scale robotic systems.
Series Highlight
Compatible Accessories
Additional Information
Hardware Solutions
Introducing the OpenRB-150 - our latest foray into open-source Arduino compatible embedded controllers. Featuring the same pinout and form factor as the Arduino MKR, the OpenRB-150 provides seamless compatibility with Arduino MKR accessories, along with programming support via the Arduino IDE.
The OpenCR1.0 is powered by a powerful STM32F7 series chip and offers full compatibility with the Arduino programming environment, a range of built-in sensors, and multiple communication ports. This board, compatible with Arduino Uno format shields, provides an uninterrupted power supply feature and is packed with rich specifications in a compact size, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and expert developers.
The U2D2 is a compact USB communication converter designed to control and operate DYNAMIXEL servos through a connected PC. Both user-friendly and efficient, providing seamless interactions between your PC and DYNAMIXEL servos. The U2D2 offers excellent versatility with its support for both 3-Pin TTL connectors and 4-Pin RS-485 connectors, enabling connections with a wide variety of DYNAMIXEL units.
ROBOTIS prioritizes user convenience and flexibility, evident in our DYNAMIXEL servos' design. To support this commitment to flexibility, DYNAMIXEL servos can be commanded using any serial-capable master device a user prefers, as long as it supports half-duplex RS485 or TTL serial communications. This means whether your preferred device is a microcontroller, an industrial PLC, your personal laptop, or anything in between, you can seamlessly control and interact with DYNAMIXEL servos with minimal difficulty.
Software Solutions
Take full control of your DYNAMIXEL servos with our robust software ecosystem, specifically designed for seamless programming and control. Here's an overview of what's available
Leverage the power and versatility of DYNAMIXEL actuators with our multi-platform Software Development Kit (SDK). With support for popular programming languages and including clear APIs, sample code and comprehensive documentation, it simplifies the programming process, enabling a faster development cycle for your robotics projects.
Discover DYNAMIXEL Wizard, a comprehensive software solution designed to seamlessly manage and configure your DYNAMIXEL servos. With its intuitive interface, it simplifies servo configuration including register access, troubleshooting, and setup for daisy-chained configurations - making it an indispensable tool for all users.
DYNAMIXEL servos are also designed for seamless integration with the Robot Operating System (ROS 2). Leveraging ROS' comprehensive services and DYNAMIXEL's versatility, you can elevate your robotic systems, enabling complex interactions to power highly capable robotic systems.
Enhance your Arduino projects with DYNAMIXEL2Arduino, a library that enables direct control of DYNAMIXEL servos from Arduino boards. It offers a simplified, yet powerful platform for robotics and automation projects. Making it an ideal tool for makers, hobbyists, and educators.
Applications
DYNAMIXEL is more than just an actuator; it's a key to unlocking a world of possibilities. Here's a look at what you can create and achieve with our DYNAMIXEL servos.
In the realm of research, precision, repeatability, and adaptability are vital. DYNAMIXEL servos, designed with high precision capabilities and endless configuration possibilities, provide these elements. They support a wide spectrum of research areas, simplifying hardware design and allowing more focus on intellectual challenges and ground-breaking discoveries. With DYNAMIXEL, you're not just investing in a product, but a reliable partner for your explorations.
For the dynamic sphere of startups and commercial robotic product development, DYNAMIXEL actuators are indispensable, offering robustness, precision, and efficiency. With features such as high-resolution control, PID control, and versatile communication options, DYNAMIXEL servos ensure product resilience and adaptability, while their user-friendly design expedites your development process. Whether your focus is automation systems, commercial drones, or service robots, DYNAMIXEL provides the reliable performance and advanced technology your business needs.
DYNAMIXEL actuators offer artists an unmatched resource of creating remarkable kinetic installations, providing precision, control, and adaptability. They facilitate intricate, fluid movements, and their durability and versatility enable usage in diverse environments, freeing artists from constraints. With the DYNAMIXEL SDK, programming these actuators is made simple, turning artistic visions into stunning realities.