Trossen Robotics Dynamixel Guide
AX, 24/28, 64 & 106 Series
Robotis Dynamixels are the top-tier actuator choice in the industry for researchers and universities
Dynamixel actuators have been used by every major university, research lab, military & government research lab, and robotic competition worldwide. Each Smart Actuator has an onboard microprocessor to facilitate bus communication, positional feedback, temperature & load monitoring. The casing of each servo is built specifically with robotics in mind, providing easy to use mounting rails and a comprehensive bracket system available for building robotic limbs. TTL and RS-485 serial communication allows for daisy-chainable bus connections at up to 1-3mbps. In addition, the Dynamixels onboard MCU has a set of user customizable features, allowing users to tune the servos in specifically for their application. Dedicated onboard MCU Adjustable torque, speed, and response Position, load, voltage, temperature feedback Daisy-chainable Serial Communication Wide range of sizes, strengths, and communication options Modular mounting design with comprehensive brackets and frames 3D models, dimensional drawings, full documentation available
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Strength & Speed Chart of the Dynamixel Family
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Dynamixel
AX Series
AX Series Dyanmixels & Brackets
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Model
Stall Torque @ Max Voltage Speed (RPM) Nominal Operating Voltage Stall Current Draw Dimensions Weight Resolution Operating Angle Gear Reduction Geartrain Material Onboard CPU
(Visit Product Page) 1.5N.m (16.5 kg-cm) 59 12v 1.5A 32x50x40 mm 54.6g 0.29 300 254 : 1 Eng. Plastic
AX-12A
(Visit Product Page) 0.2N.m (2.0 kg-cm) 470 12v 1.4A 32x50x40 mm 52.9g 0.29 300 32 : 1 Eng. Plastic
AX-12W
(Visit Product Page) 1.8N.m (18 kg-cm) 97 12v 2.2A 32x50x40 mm 54.5g 0.29 300 254 : 1 Eng. Plastic ATMega8 (ATMEGA816AU@16MHZ, 8 Bit) Potentiometer TTL 1mbps Compliance PDF
AX-18A
ATMega8 ATMega8 (ATMEGA8(ATMEGA816AU@16MHZ, 8 Bit) 16AU@16MHZ, 8 Bit) Potentiometer TTL 1mbps Compliance PDF Potentiometer TTL 1mbps Compliance PDF
Position Sensor Com Protocol Com Speed Compliance/PID Dimensional Drawing
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Dynamixel
24/28 Series
24/28 Series Dyanmixels & Brackets
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Model
Stall Torque @ Max Voltage Speed (RPM) Nominal Operating Voltage Stall Current Draw Dimensions Weight Resolution Operating Angle Gear Reduction Geartrain Material Onboard CPU
(Visit Product Page) 2.6N.m (26.5 kg-cm) 126 12v 2.4A 35.6x50.6x35.5 mm 67g 0.29 300 193 : 1 Hardened Steel ATMega8 (ATMEGA8-16AU 16MHZ, 8 Bit) Potentiometer RS-485 1mbps Compliance PDF @
RX-24F
(Visit Product Page) 3.7N.m (37.7 kg-cm) 85 12-18.5v 1.9A 35.6x50.6x35.5 mm 72g 0.29 300 193 : 1 Hardened Steel ATMega8 (ATMEGA816AU @ 16MHZ, 8 Bit) Potentiometer TTL 1mbps Compliance PDF
RX-28
(Visit Product Page) 3.1N.m (31.6 kg-cm) 67 11.1-14.8v 1.7A 35.6x50.6x35.5 mm 72g 0.088 360 193 : 1 Hardened Steel Cortex M3 (STM32F103C8 @ 72MHZ, 32 Bit) Magnetic Encoder TTL/RS-485 3mbps PID PDF
MX-28
Position Sensor Com Protocol Com Speed Compliance/PID Dimensional Drawing
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Dynamixel
64 Series
64 Series Dyanmixels & Brackets
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Model
Stall Torque @ Max Voltage Speed (RPM) Nominal Operating Voltage Stall Current Draw Dimensions Weight Resolution Operating Angle Gear Reduction Geartrain Material Onboard CPU Position Sensor Com Protocol Com Speed Compliance/PID Dimensional Drawing 64
(Visit Product Page) 5.3N.m (54 kg-cm) 12-18.5v 2.6A 40.2x61.1x41 mm 125g 0.29 300 200 : 1 Hardened Steel ATMega8 (ATMEGA8-16AU @ 16MHZ, 8 Bit) Potentiometer RS-485 1mbps Compliance PDF 78
RX-64
(Visit Product Page) 7.3N.m (74.4 kg-cm) 11.1-14.8v 5.2A 40.2x61.1x41 mm 126g 0.088 360 200 : 1 Hardened Steel Cortex M3 (STM32F103C8 @ 72MHZ, 32 Bit) Magnetic Encoder TTL/RS-485 3mbps PID PDF
MX-64
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Dynamixel
106 Series
106 Series Dyanmixels & Brackets
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Model
Stall Torque @ Max Voltage Speed (RPM) Nominal Operating Voltage Stall Current Draw Dimensions Weight Resolution Operating Angle Gear Reduction Geartrain Material Onboard CPU Position Sensor Com Protocol Com Speed Compliance/PID Dimensional Drawing 91
(Visit Product Page) 10.9N.m (111 kg-cm) 12-18.5v 7A 40.2x65.1x46 mm 154g 0.29 251 184 : 1 Hardened Steel ATMega8 (ATMEGA8-16AU 16MHZ, 8 Bit) Magnetic Encoder RS-485 1mbps Compliance PDF @ 55
EX-106+
(Visit Product Page) 10.0N.m (101 kg-cm) 11.1-14.8v 6.3A 40.2x65.1x46 mm 153g 0.088 360 225 : 1 Hardened Steel Cortex M3 (STM32F103C8 72MHZ, 32 Bit) Magnetic Encoder TTL/RS-485 3mbps PID PDF @
MX-106
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Controllers
The Arbotix Robocontroller, the #1 Microcontroller for Dynamixel Robot Actuators
The Arbotix Robocontroller is a full featured microcontroller solution based upon the Arduino-compatible Sanguino; the only third party microcontroller built specifically for Dynamixel based robot projects. AX & MX Series Dynamixels plug directly into the board and can be controlled using open-source libraries and code examples. Xbee wireless communication, 8 analog & digital IOs, and I2C/SPI breakouts are available. The programming environment uses the popular Arduino IDE, complete with open source code examples and an online community furthering development. Click here to view the Arbotix product page.
Other Controllers
USB2Dynamixel
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The Interbotix line of research & pro-hobby robotic platforms utilize the latest in Dynamixel servo technology. Interbotix incorporates the Vanadium Labs Arbotix Robocontroller, rugged ABS frame & structure, and advanced Dynamixels to bring solid yet affordable robots to students, educators, and researchers.
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CM-700
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Pan & Tilt Kits
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Hexapod Kits
Robotic Arm Kits
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CM-530
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