Arduino RS232 communication with MBL1660
7 years 7 months ago #29531375
by hbtri7
Arduino RS232 communication with MBL1660 was created by hbtri7
Hi,
I'm trying to control a brushless motor and get some parameters like current and rpm using an arduino and MBL1660. I'm having issues setting up communication between MBL1660 and an Arduino Mega using RS232.
I was able to connect the MBL1660 controller to a windows terminal and send the command "!G 1 200" (with a carriage return to indicated end of command) and the motor turns to 20% of max RPM. I even get back the "+" command to indicate command received. When I connect the Arduino (using max232 chip) to the computer using a windows terminal I am able to send and successfully receive the same command from the arduino on the terminal window "!G 1 200" with carriage return. However, when I connect the arduino to the MBL1660 and send the same command the MBL1660 does not respond. All 3 are set up with the same setting:
• 115200 bits/s • 8-bit data • 1 Start bit • 1 Stop bit • No Parity • no flow control.
Is there something I am missing I don't see why I can send commands successfully to computer but not MBL1660 from Arduino. I'm out of ideas short of proving they (computer and arduino) are both sending the same command using logic analyzer/oscilloscope since I don't have one available to me.
I appreciate the help!
I'm trying to control a brushless motor and get some parameters like current and rpm using an arduino and MBL1660. I'm having issues setting up communication between MBL1660 and an Arduino Mega using RS232.
I was able to connect the MBL1660 controller to a windows terminal and send the command "!G 1 200" (with a carriage return to indicated end of command) and the motor turns to 20% of max RPM. I even get back the "+" command to indicate command received. When I connect the Arduino (using max232 chip) to the computer using a windows terminal I am able to send and successfully receive the same command from the arduino on the terminal window "!G 1 200" with carriage return. However, when I connect the arduino to the MBL1660 and send the same command the MBL1660 does not respond. All 3 are set up with the same setting:
• 115200 bits/s • 8-bit data • 1 Start bit • 1 Stop bit • No Parity • no flow control.
Is there something I am missing I don't see why I can send commands successfully to computer but not MBL1660 from Arduino. I'm out of ideas short of proving they (computer and arduino) are both sending the same command using logic analyzer/oscilloscope since I don't have one available to me.
I appreciate the help!
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7 years 7 months ago #29531376
by TechSupport
Replied by TechSupport on topic Arduino RS232 communication with MBL1660
The Arduino serial is not the same. It is a TTL and not a true serial. Our serial is inverted +/- 10V
We've not been able to figure out how to make this work; same with the Uno.
We've not been able to figure out how to make this work; same with the Uno.
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7 years 2 months ago #29531827
by issahmd
Replied by issahmd on topic Arduino RS232 communication with MBL1660
hi ,
Is there any thing new regarding this problem ? Please help !!!
Is there any thing new regarding this problem ? Please help !!!
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6 years 11 months ago #29532103
by hbtri7
Replied by hbtri7 on topic Arduino RS232 communication with MBL1660
Dear Roboteq Team,
We had a question about interfacing our MBL1600 through an Arduino. We had implemented a work around that functioned ok, but I jus received an email from you stating hat you now supported interface to Arduino through a TTL serial interface. Can you described what we would need to have in order to do this? We have he TTL interface for he Arduino, do we need new firmware for our MBL1600?
Thanks
Neil
We had a question about interfacing our MBL1600 through an Arduino. We had implemented a work around that functioned ok, but I jus received an email from you stating hat you now supported interface to Arduino through a TTL serial interface. Can you described what we would need to have in order to do this? We have he TTL interface for he Arduino, do we need new firmware for our MBL1600?
Thanks
Neil
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6 years 11 months ago #29532104
by blake
Replied by blake on topic Arduino RS232 communication with MBL1660
Hello Neil,
Yes our newer controllers, specifically v3.0 or later for the MBL1660, can convert to TTL with just a couple of resistors. If you have a v3.0 or later controller then you can find the instructions and wiring diagram to do this HERE . You will also need a specific firmware, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I can send it to you. Older versions of this controller will still require an RS232 to TTL adapter.
Yes our newer controllers, specifically v3.0 or later for the MBL1660, can convert to TTL with just a couple of resistors. If you have a v3.0 or later controller then you can find the instructions and wiring diagram to do this HERE . You will also need a specific firmware, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I can send it to you. Older versions of this controller will still require an RS232 to TTL adapter.
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