THANK YOU. I have been trying to put a project like this together for quite a while, and was close to giving up. Your video has given me the information I needed to continue. Thanks again!
I have one quick request: Is there any chance you could share link to a site were I could purchase a capacitor like the one you've used? There are a great many different types, and I want to ensure that I am purchasing the proper one.
Hola Edu!. Me acabo de cruzar con tu canal. No lo conocía y me resulto genial todo lo que he visto hasta ahora. Recién comienzo mi investigación sobre éste tema para ayudar a un amigo cineasta a crear una serie de escenas en las que necesita este tipo de movimientos y me encontré con tus videos. Son asombrosos, desconocía todo este "mundillo" y es genial, probablemente adictivo!. Saludos desde Mar del plata, Argentina.
Hello Edu, first of all congratulations for your contribution to stop motion animation, following this tutorial everything works perfectly, but when I try to add a CNC Shield nothing happens. I saw your marks in another video to change Step and direction, even if the engine doesn't move. I'm doing a course completion for college and I need to present this prototype. Please help me. here in Brazil there are not many users of Dragon Frame, so it is difficult to exchange experiences.
Thank you so much for making and sharing this Edu !!! I just tried and it works! (well, after struggling a bit with wiring and possibly a bad driver) So i guess i'm on my way to build a motion control :) Also, i r like your work in general, and your nice way of showing/sharing/explaining things. Congrats and thanks again buddy!
+Stefan Gaillot Thanks to you, it is a pleasure to be usefull. I am not an electrònic so I spended loots of time to figure out how to do such a simple thing, so I thought it would help others
Hello, I didn't get the original Arduino, and have a few problems with my mac book recognising the arduino, did you have any problems with the USB port while uploading? I'm have a tough time figuring this out, but I just wanted to know if I should just buy the original Arduino UNO. :(
Hola como estas? me encantan estos videos muchas gracias por subirlos.. Logré hacer mi propio arcmoco y despues me encontre con este video-.. ¿Cómo logras esa aceleracion suave con esta configuracion? Yo tengo exactamente los mismos motores, pololus y arduino, excepto el dragonframe que es la version 3.0.2.. Puede ser que sea eso?
Hi, I Try to connect Arduino Uno with T6600 stepper driver and nema17 motor. This setup works fine with arduino, but motor doesn't work with dragonframe. I connected stepper driver to pin 4 i 5 and GND to GND. Channel 1 is on pin 4 and 5 by default mode? Arduino Uno is connected with dragonframe correctly. Could you help me?
Hi Edu I followed every step of your video and when making the connection from DF to the Uno - I see the lights flash on the board. But then when I run the arc control - there is no signal being sent to the board. I know I have the correct USB modem selected as the connection does light up the board - but no actions. Can you offer any suggestions? Than you Sean
+spsauber It must be the code then, did you uploaded the code for arduino? It is on a folder un Dragonframe aplication, you need to instal Arduino software open this code and upload to the board. If it doesn't work mail me
I found this thread on Reddit: [1] Hi guys. I have a nema 17 and a a4988 driver with arduino. Trying to get microstepping with dragonframe. Not sure what pinouts to use. The motor works, I just need more resolution. Thanks [2] I think all you will need to do is tie ms1, ms2, and ms3 to +5v and you'll get 16 micro steps/step resolution. [1] Thank you. I finally got it to work.
Dear Edu, I am new to arduino and robotics. Need help to create my camera dolly. Do you recommend Nema 17 stepper motor? I dont know the difference between stepper and non-stepper. Please help
+Jackson Sheikh what will be your dolly for? If you are making something for stop motion and for a small camera, nema 17 stepper is ok. For bigger things or live action you will need something different. Consider watching this video th-cam.com/video/smczeKoTNn4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the swift reply, Edu. I have a D7100 Nikon. Shifting from portraits to making videos. In your new link also, I see Nema 17. Please correct me, if I am mistaken or wrong.
Hey Edu! I'm starting to build a moco slider based on this too, I was curious what to watch out for in terms of 12v power supplies in terms of Amperage, not sure how it entirely works so I just want to make sure I don't blow up any motors or drivers. I've got NEMA17 motors if thats anything to go by.
+Beardbotnik it is very dificult to damage a motor that way, drivers are more delicate. I will say nema 17 are perfect for small drivers, you must read the motor specifications and see how many amps uses. This drivers can't manage more than 2 amps. If you use a motor that takes more amps will blow up the driver. The power supply could be 12v 5amps, it is what I use.
check the polarity of the stepper motor cables.. u might have the two coils fighting each other because you havent connected the right coloured wired to the right places.. sounds like that might be the problem as its all working but instead of the coils alternating to turn the motor they are alternating in opposing directions.. my guess...
I have set up everything just as you did, but I am not getting anything to work. I can connect in Dragonframe but then it disconnects constantly. I have tried so many times! I get an error in arduino, char txbuf error. Please help!
Hello! I've assembled just about all the parts here for a stop motion slider rig I'm working on, but I had no idea what to get in terms of a 12V power source. I have some that plug into the wall, but would have no idea how to connect it to the board?? Could use a hand :)
Right! Thank you. So I got the power working, but I lose track of the video at 2:22. Dragonframe is talking to the Arduino, but I don't know how to tell what order to attach the 4 wires to the stepper motor itself.
Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, me encantan sus videos, he seguido paso a paso sus instrucciones en este turorial, pero en el momento de abrir el DFMoco.pde y seguir las instrucciones, sale un error y no he podido hacerlo funcionar con el dragonframe, por favor necesito su ayuda, estoy muy confundida no se como solucionarlo, lo copio a continuación, de pronto con si experiencia me pueda ayudar, /Applications/Dragonframe/Resources/Arc Motion Control/DFMoco/DFMoco.pde:75:0: warning: "ARDUINO" redefined #define ARDUINO 1 ^ :0:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition El Sketch usa 13.990 bytes (43%) del espacio de almacenamiento de programa. El máximo es 32.256 bytes. Las variables Globales usan 1.630 bytes (79%) de la memoria dinámica, dejando 418 bytes para las variables locales. El máximo es 2.048 bytes. Poca memoria disponible, se pueden producir problemas de estabilidad. avrdude: no programmer has been specified on the command line or the config file Specify a programmer using the -c option and try again, Gracias, de nuevo por todas sus contribuciones, y quedo super pendiente de su ayuda
Hola, puedes verificar un par de cosas que son las que me acostumbran a pasar a mi. Primero verifica que en el programa de arduino tengas seleccionada la placa que estes usando en herramientas/placa. Luego la segunda que el puerto sea el correcto en herramientas puerto. Modifica ambas cosas y vuelve a subir el codigo. Si así no funciona me dices.
Muchas gracias por responder, voy a revisar con cuidado y te cuento como me fue... ♪ ♫ ♩ ♬... Media hora después... Hola hice las pruebas, revise y aparece seleccionada la placa Arduino/Genuino Uno, en cuanto al puerto solo me da dos opciones /dev/cu.Bluetooth_Incoming-Port /dev/cu.usbmodem1421 (Arduino/Genuino Uno) Seleciono la segunda, subo y sale el error "El Sketch usa 13.990 bytes (43%) del espacio de almacenamiento de programa. El máximo es 32.256 bytes. Las variables Globales usan 1.630 bytes (79%) de la memoria dinámica, dejando 418 bytes para las variables locales. El máximo es 2.048 bytes. Poca memoria disponible, se pueden producir problemas de estabilidad." Te pido disculpas por mi ignorancia en cuanto al manejo del programa del Arduino, seguramente estoy haciendo algo muy mal, ja ja ja, y es la primera vez que puedo hablar con alguien en español, por favor ten paciencia, me encantaría poder hacerlo funcionar, siento quitarte tiempo, quedo a la expectativa. Mil y mil gracias
Hola Edu, gracias por compartir, me he vuelto un viciado a tu canal!!! Tengo un error con el arduino y nose cmo solucionarlo: C:\Program Files (x86)\DZED\Dragonframe\Resources\Arc Motion Control\DFMoco\DFMoco.pde:75:0: warning: "ARDUINO" redefined #define ARDUINO 1 ^ :0:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition El Sketch usa 14030 bytes (43%) del espacio de almacenamiento de programa. El máximo es 32256 bytes. Las variables Globales usan 1632 bytes (79%) de la memoria dinámica, dejando 416 bytes para las variables locales. El máximo es 2048 bytes. Poca memoria disponible, se pueden producir problemas de estabilidad. Eso es lo que me sale, sabrías por casualidad cual es el fallo?
hola, no acabo de entender. Tienes que abrir el codigo de dragon, entonces te saldra todo correcto y no tiene porque fallarte. La direccion del archivo no deberia salir en la ventana.
Forget the stepper motors. Take a look at this th-cam.com/video/ZRURwDFvdAs/w-d-xo.html to see how servo motors work. I guarantee you will switch. PS I love your work.
THANK YOU. I have been trying to put a project like this together for quite a while, and was close to giving up. Your video has given me the information I needed to continue. Thanks again!
CLASSIC IMAGINATION that's great I am happy you go on with it!
I have one quick request: Is there any chance you could share link to a site were I could purchase a capacitor like the one you've used? There are a great many different types, and I want to ensure that I am purchasing the proper one.
Amazing! Really appreciate you making this.
Thanks! I hope this info could be usefull for other stop motion fans.
Hola Edu!. Me acabo de cruzar con tu canal. No lo conocía y me resulto genial todo lo que he visto hasta ahora. Recién comienzo mi investigación sobre éste tema para ayudar a un amigo cineasta a crear una serie de escenas en las que necesita este tipo de movimientos y me encontré con tus videos. Son asombrosos, desconocía todo este "mundillo" y es genial, probablemente adictivo!. Saludos desde Mar del plata, Argentina.
i made a focus stacking arduino controller for my camera to create some cool photos. Might as well build this
Hello Edu, first of all congratulations for your contribution to stop motion animation, following this tutorial everything works perfectly, but when I try to add a CNC Shield nothing happens. I saw your marks in another video to change Step and direction, even if the engine doesn't move. I'm doing a course completion for college and I need to present this prototype. Please help me. here in Brazil there are not many users of Dragon Frame, so it is difficult to exchange experiences.
Thank you so much for making and sharing this Edu !!!
I just tried and it works! (well, after struggling a bit with wiring and possibly a bad driver)
So i guess i'm on my way to build a motion control :)
Also, i r like your work in general, and your nice way of showing/sharing/explaining things. Congrats and thanks again buddy!
+Stefan Gaillot Thanks to you, it is a pleasure to be usefull. I am not an electrònic so I spended loots of time to figure out how to do such a simple thing, so I thought it would help others
Salut Stef, je vois que tu t'intéresses aux mêmes choses que moi... Es-tu allé plus loin dans la finalisation de ce projet?
Good tuto, thanks
Looks like DFMocoCNC sketch speaks to the motor from Dragonframe better than what's provided by the Dragonframe software. Have you tested it?
Hello, I didn't get the original Arduino, and have a few problems with my mac book recognising the arduino, did you have any problems with the USB port while uploading? I'm have a tough time figuring this out, but I just wanted to know if I should just buy the original Arduino UNO. :(
Not having those problems, but make sure you have the port and arduino model selected on the software
Great tutorial. What voltage rating should the 100 microfarad capacitor have?
+Tim Fleck mine is 16 volts and works. I would say not under your power supply voltatge.
+edu puertas what is the capacitor needed for?
It's required. [its caused by "spikes" maded by motor, to not destroy arduino/driver (im not good at english, sorry)]
that's what I thought - thank you for clarifying!
Hola, el capacitor es de 100uf pero que voltaje? tengo un de 16v pero no se si puedo usarlo.
Great video, thanks for the information.
Hola como estas? me encantan estos videos muchas gracias por subirlos.. Logré hacer mi propio arcmoco y despues me encontre con este video-.. ¿Cómo logras esa aceleracion suave con esta configuracion? Yo tengo exactamente los mismos motores, pololus y arduino, excepto el dragonframe que es la version 3.0.2.. Puede ser que sea eso?
Es cosa de las curvas, según como las configures en dragonframe o de la mecanica que tengas. La version no creo que tenga nada que ver.
Hi, I Try to connect Arduino Uno with T6600 stepper driver and nema17 motor. This setup works fine with arduino, but motor doesn't work with dragonframe. I connected stepper driver to pin 4 i 5 and GND to GND. Channel 1 is on pin 4 and 5 by default mode? Arduino Uno is connected with dragonframe correctly. Could you help me?
Hi Edu
I followed every step of your video and when making the connection from DF to the Uno - I see the lights flash on the board. But then when I run the arc control - there is no signal being sent to the board. I know I have the correct USB modem selected as the connection does light up the board - but no actions.
Can you offer any suggestions?
Than you
Sean
+spsauber It must be the code then, did you uploaded the code for arduino? It is on a folder un Dragonframe aplication, you need to instal Arduino software open this code and upload to the board. If it doesn't work mail me
I got it working. I am now going to work to set up control of the new awesome winder I just from Kinetic Armatures!
Is it possible to microstep with this set up?
I found this thread on Reddit:
[1] Hi guys. I have a nema 17 and a a4988 driver with arduino. Trying to get microstepping with dragonframe. Not sure what pinouts to use. The motor works, I just need more resolution. Thanks
[2] I think all you will need to do is tie ms1, ms2, and ms3 to +5v and you'll get 16 micro steps/step resolution.
[1] Thank you. I finally got it to work.
Dear Edu, I am new to arduino and robotics. Need help to create my camera dolly. Do you recommend Nema 17 stepper motor? I dont know the difference between stepper and non-stepper. Please help
+Jackson Sheikh what will be your dolly for? If you are making something for stop motion and for a small camera, nema 17 stepper is ok. For bigger things or live action you will need something different. Consider watching this video th-cam.com/video/smczeKoTNn4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the swift reply, Edu. I have a D7100 Nikon. Shifting from portraits to making videos. In your new link also, I see Nema 17. Please correct me, if I am mistaken or wrong.
+Jackson Sheikh yes it is a nema 17, so, you see you can drive a slider with it to Max. 45 degrees
Hey Edu! I'm starting to build a moco slider based on this too, I was curious what to watch out for in terms of 12v power supplies in terms of Amperage, not sure how it entirely works so I just want to make sure I don't blow up any motors or drivers. I've got NEMA17 motors if thats anything to go by.
+Beardbotnik it is very dificult to damage a motor that way, drivers are more delicate. I will say nema 17 are perfect for small drivers, you must read the motor specifications and see how many amps uses. This drivers can't manage more than 2 amps. If you use a motor that takes more amps will blow up the driver. The power supply could be 12v 5amps, it is what I use.
Hi, i have followed as you instructed, but stepper motor is vibrating instead of rotating..plz help asap.
Provably you have inverted step and direction cables
I tried it, but the problem is same..do i need to modify any code??
check the polarity of the stepper motor cables.. u might have the two coils fighting each other because you havent connected the right coloured wired to the right places.. sounds like that might be the problem as its all working but instead of the coils alternating to turn the motor they are alternating in opposing directions.. my guess...
Thank you ♡
I have set up everything just as you did, but I am not getting anything to work. I can connect in Dragonframe but then it disconnects constantly. I have tried so many times! I get an error in arduino, char txbuf error. Please help!
Hello! I've assembled just about all the parts here for a stop motion slider rig I'm working on, but I had no idea what to get in terms of a 12V power source. I have some that plug into the wall, but would have no idea how to connect it to the board?? Could use a hand :)
Make sure you know what you are doing and you handle 12v not 240v, safety first
Right! Thank you. So I got the power working, but I lose track of the video at 2:22. Dragonframe is talking to the Arduino, but I don't know how to tell what order to attach the 4 wires to the stepper motor itself.
esta bien el arduino para cervomotor
great channel. thanks for sharing.
Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, me encantan sus videos, he seguido paso a paso sus instrucciones en este turorial, pero en el momento de abrir el DFMoco.pde y seguir las instrucciones, sale un error y no he podido hacerlo funcionar con el dragonframe, por favor necesito su ayuda, estoy muy confundida no se como solucionarlo, lo copio a continuación, de pronto con si experiencia me pueda ayudar,
/Applications/Dragonframe/Resources/Arc Motion Control/DFMoco/DFMoco.pde:75:0: warning: "ARDUINO" redefined
#define ARDUINO 1
^
:0:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition
El Sketch usa 13.990 bytes (43%) del espacio de almacenamiento de programa. El máximo es 32.256 bytes.
Las variables Globales usan 1.630 bytes (79%) de la memoria dinámica, dejando 418 bytes para las variables locales. El máximo es 2.048 bytes.
Poca memoria disponible, se pueden producir problemas de estabilidad.
avrdude: no programmer has been specified on the command line or the config file
Specify a programmer using the -c option and try again,
Gracias, de nuevo por todas sus contribuciones, y quedo super pendiente de su ayuda
Hola, puedes verificar un par de cosas que son las que me acostumbran a pasar a mi. Primero verifica que en el programa de arduino tengas seleccionada la placa que estes usando en herramientas/placa. Luego la segunda que el puerto sea el correcto en herramientas puerto. Modifica ambas cosas y vuelve a subir el codigo. Si así no funciona me dices.
Muchas gracias por responder, voy a revisar con cuidado y te cuento como me fue...
♪ ♫ ♩ ♬... Media hora después...
Hola hice las pruebas, revise y aparece seleccionada la placa Arduino/Genuino Uno, en cuanto al puerto solo me da dos opciones
/dev/cu.Bluetooth_Incoming-Port
/dev/cu.usbmodem1421 (Arduino/Genuino Uno)
Seleciono la segunda, subo y sale el error
"El Sketch usa 13.990 bytes (43%) del espacio de almacenamiento de programa. El máximo es 32.256 bytes.
Las variables Globales usan 1.630 bytes (79%) de la memoria dinámica, dejando 418 bytes para las variables locales. El máximo es 2.048 bytes.
Poca memoria disponible, se pueden producir problemas de estabilidad."
Te pido disculpas por mi ignorancia en cuanto al manejo del programa del Arduino, seguramente estoy haciendo algo muy mal, ja ja ja, y es la primera vez que puedo hablar con alguien en español, por favor ten paciencia, me encantaría poder hacerlo funcionar, siento quitarte tiempo, quedo a la expectativa. Mil y mil gracias
Hola Edu, gracias por compartir, me he vuelto un viciado a tu canal!!!
Tengo un error con el arduino y nose cmo solucionarlo:
C:\Program Files (x86)\DZED\Dragonframe\Resources\Arc Motion Control\DFMoco\DFMoco.pde:75:0: warning: "ARDUINO" redefined
#define ARDUINO 1
^
:0:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition
El Sketch usa 14030 bytes (43%) del espacio de almacenamiento de programa. El máximo es 32256 bytes.
Las variables Globales usan 1632 bytes (79%) de la memoria dinámica, dejando 416 bytes para las variables locales. El máximo es 2048 bytes.
Poca memoria disponible, se pueden producir problemas de estabilidad.
Eso es lo que me sale, sabrías por casualidad cual es el fallo?
hola, no acabo de entender. Tienes que abrir el codigo de dragon, entonces te saldra todo correcto y no tiene porque fallarte. La direccion del archivo no deberia salir en la ventana.
Forget the stepper motors. Take a look at this th-cam.com/video/ZRURwDFvdAs/w-d-xo.html to see how servo motors work. I guarantee you will switch. PS I love your work.