Howdy Simuers!
Here is the 0.22 version.
Again, this is a step further to final release. No big feature but enhanced stability and 2 new helpful features.
Follow the documentation for upgrading here
Better readability and control of the Current drawn:
We have separated the current in 2 values:
- Current drawn by the ODrive board
- This is the current supplied directly by the power supply (PSU)
- It allows you to monitor how close you are to the PSU’s minimum and maximum current ratings
- Note that ODrive will shut down if your PSU Voltage goes below 8V
- If your PSU Voltage value goes very low, consider buying brake resistance with higher value. 2 Ohms is often a good choice.
- Current drawn by each axis
- This is very useful to diagnose if an actuator has a mechanical issue
- Keep in mind that ODrive reduces the voltage to increase the current delivered to the motors. Because of this, it is normal for the axis current to be significantly higher than the current drawn from the PSU
And yes, we’ve also added a system that stores the maximum current value reached during the session. This makes it easy to run a game, then review the peak values afterward.
Add an option to inverse AB signal
When purchasing a pre‑assembled rig, the encoder’s A/B signals are sometimes wired in reverse. Instead of resoldering the cables, we added a software option that lets you invert the actuator’s direction with a single setting.
Keep in mind that this does not reverse the calibration or index‑search direction. Those still require swapping two motor phase wires, as there is no software workaround for that part.
Minor Fixes
- Fix several bugs when using middle position
- Smoother actuators start and stop