ROBOTIS IR/PR & Blog

Common Causes, Diagnostics, and What To Do About It1. Torque Is Disabled (The #1 Cause)2. The Actuator Is in the Wrong Operating Mode3. Built-In Safety Protections Have Kicked In4. Mechanical Resistance or Overload5. Position Limits Are Blocking Movement6. Communicat

Understanding the DYNAMIXEL Control TableWhat Is a DYNAMIXEL Control TableWhy the Control Table Is ImportantConfiguration and SetupReal Time MonitoringNot Every DYNAMIXEL Control Table Is the SameControl Tables and DYNAMIXEL Protocol 2.0Using the Control Table in the

DYNAMIXEL Cable Types & When to Use Them1. TTL / 3-Pin Cables — for TTL-Only Servos2. RS-485 / 4-Pin Cables — for Modern RS-485 ServosInterfaces, Adapter Tools, & Older Model DYNAMIXELMixing Old and New Tech Before we dive i

What Is Firmware Recovery?When Should You Use Firmware Recovery?✅ Use Firmware Recovery When:❌ Do Not Use Firmware Recovery When:What You’ll Need Before StartingHow Firmware Recovery Works (High-Level)Tips for a Successful RecoveryAfter Recovery: What to CheckFinal T

Powering Large DYNAMIXEL Daisy Chains: What You Need to Know Why Power Is the Hard Part of Daisy-ChainingVoltage, Current, and the Reality of Servo LoadsVoltage Is Shared Across the ChainPeak Current Matters More Than Average CurrentBest Practices for Powering Large

Serial Communication Overview The DYNAMIXEL Shield communicates with actuators using the Arduino’s hardware serial interface (TX/RX). This is the same physical UART interface used for USB communication with a computer. On many Arduino boards, this shared interface can lead to conflicts. If b