5/3/2018 RX Series

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RX Series
RX-10
RX-24F
RX-28
RX-64

Connection to UART
To control RX Series with a personally made Main Controller, the signal of Main Controller UART should be converted into RS485 type
signal. The following is a recommended circuit diagram.

MAX485 Datasheet

The power of Dynamixel is supplied via Pin1(-), Pin2(+).

(The above circuit is built into Dynamixel-only controller.)
In the above circuit diagram, the direction of data signal of TxD and RxD in the TTL Level is determined according to the level of
DIRECTION 485 as follows:
In case of DIRECTION485 Level = High: The signal of TxD is output to D+ and D-.
In case of DIRECTION485 Level = Low: The signal of D+ and D- is output to RxD.

Pin Assignment
The pin assignment of a connector is as shown below. The RX-series Dynamixel has two 4pin connectors on it and those two connectors
have the same function. So, you may use any of the two when connecting the actuators.

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Wiring
Wiring should be done Pin2Pin as shown below. By connecting as such, several RX-series can be controlled on a BUS.

Caution : Please pay special attention to avoid incorrect pin assignments in wiring. Otherwise,
Dynamixel may be damaged.

Confirmation of Connection
The LED of Dynamixel flickers once if the power is supplied to Dynamixel properly via wiring.

Error Report
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