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[yobuddy]

Yobuddy’s ~EZ~ Series Layouts!
Easy Build, Easy Use!

(All credit for the circuits below goes to Tranicgr, Thanks buddy!
Without you, we would still be in the dark ages – lol)

Dutch translation added to the bottom of the page here:
post37071.html#p370671
Thanks floriske.nl !

Why the EZ series?
I have insomnia and needed something to do!
I wanted to make another AMC, but I really dislike making all the cables!!!
So I decided to create an AMC controller layout that is easier to build and use.
Really thou, It’s just because I have insomnia! – lol


Advantages over the original AMC 1.5:

- All unused pins removed (nearly half the soldering has been eliminated).
- Oversized traces and solder pads for easy etching and soldering.
- Serial circuit replaced with USB connection.
- Separate Programmer that’s “Plug and Program”.
- No cables to make!!! Uses all screw terminals! (I really hate making cables! - lol)
- The small parallel LCD PCB has been integrated; LCD is now “Plug and Play”.
- 100% compatible with the original AMC HEX’s!
- PCB is only 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
- Pictorial, Step by Step, build guide!


Disadvantages:

- No RC Servo Header Connections (We are not building toys here boys! lol)
- Dedicated to 2DOF - Not as Future proof as the original AMC.
- (as of this writing, only 2DOF HEX’s exist for any AMC)


Just so you Know...

-You can use Multiple AMC’s at the same time, for example:
-Build 1 AMC and you can assemble a 2DOF Simulator
-Build 2 AMC’s and you can assemble a 3 or 4DOF Simulator
-Build 3 AMC’s and you can assemble a 5 or 6DOF Simulator



AMC 1.5~EZ

Connect to a computer

Switch settings

How to attach pot's

Calibrating the potentiometers

COM port settings

Profiler2 settings (USO)

-PCB Layout

AMC 1.5~EZ_Layout.pdf

(19.34 KiB) Downloaded 278 times

-Parts list (Digikey)

AMC 1.5~EZ - BOM.csv

(3.72 KiB) Downloaded 241 times

-HEX files

PWM_AMC_1.5_2DOF_v1 firmware 22-18 ONLY.zip

(9.98 KiB) Downloaded 194 times

-AMC 1.5~EZ Build Guide (Updated to v1.1)

AMC 1.5~EZ Build Guide_v1.1.pdf

(1.87 MiB) Downloaded 251 times

-AMC 1.5~EZ Programming Guide

AMC 1.5~EZ Programming Guide_v1.0.pdf

(2.26 MiB) Downloaded 199 times

-How to Use HyperTerminal

How to Use HyperTerminal.pdf

(503.61 KiB) Downloaded 236 times

( New Release! - Use my "KP Settings Tool" and skip the HyperTerminal all together - link added below)
(http://www.x-simulator.de/forum/kp-settings-tool-say-goodbye-to-hyperterminal-by-yobuddy-t3699.html)


AMC Programmer~EZ

Header preparation

Build diagram

-PCB Layout

AMC Programmer~EZ_Layout.pdf

(5.49 KiB) Downloaded 155 times

-Parts list (Digikey)

AMC Programmer~EZ - BOM.csv

(1.37 KiB) Downloaded 128 times

PWM to Analog~EZ
Build diagram

Output produced

Profiler2 settings (USO)

-PCB Layout

PWM to Analog~EZ_Layout.pdf

(6.91 KiB) Downloaded 184 times

-Parts list (Digikey)

PWM to Analog~EZ - BOM.csv

(965 Bytes) Downloaded 130 times

-HEX files

PWM_AMC_1.5_2DOF_V1_1A_10BIT_INPUT_ANALOG_HEXs-ONLY.zip

(9.6 KiB) Downloaded 132 times

And for those that could use a little help with the soldering.
http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/solder.htm
Thanks floriske.nl !


I believe all the relevant information is now posted.
I will do anything I can to make this the most complete thread on this website.

Please, if you find any errors, let me know right away.
I want a 100% perfect thread!

yobuddy

[bsft]

Hey , that looks great! I take it that it actually works?
I may have to dust off the soldering iron.
Thanks for the efforts!

[yobuddy]

Yes buddy!

Everything has been tested working, and I have even used the Digikey parts lists!

I want it to be as easy as possible!

Thanks for the reply!

yobuddy

[bsft]

thanks dude, I will wait till feburary to put it together, kids are back at school and peace and quiet.
What sort of current does it handle though?

[yobuddy]

You would connect the AMC 1.5~EZ controller to either:

Tronic's DIY dual Mosfet H-bridge (DSMhb)

OR

HPMhb-150A (high power h-bridge)

OR

An "OFF THE SHELF" h-bridge, like the (Sabertooth dual 25A motor driver)

OR
The PWM to Analog~EZ Module and use Big daddy AC motors and Drivers!

I would hope 150A would do it!
Peace!
yobuddy

[value1]

Hey that's cool and EZ! This even I could put together. And your BOM still works 8691 km away from you perfectly!

I would hope 150A would do it!

I will seriousely consider your PCB's for my rocking chair in combination with these tarp motors.

[yobuddy]

This even I could put together

That's what I'm going for!
Make it simple to put together, which makes it accessible to more people.
The full pictorial AMC 1.5~EZ guide should help allot of people, I hope!

yobuddy

[estanislaolopez]

Hi Yobuddy
Excellent work, very well documented!
Congratulations!

[rafael_design]

Dedicated to 2DOF - not as Future proof as original AMC.

Beautiful work Yobuddy!
This part about 2dof called my attention...If I remember well I saw here in the forums one project with two AMC's to control 4DOF (2DOF each AMC). Is that right?
Well, I was wondering If someone has made just one AMC controlling 4DOF... Is this actually possible?

So Yobuddy, with your new board, could I make two of them and connect both to one PC and then control 4DOF easily?

Congratulations Yobuddy!
rafael

[Michael N.]

Thank you and good Job .