DjsBlog: Softata -Grove Actuator Class API

Arduino and mirroring C# Actuator class commands. Specifically implemented for a Servo.

Actuators Class API in Softata (Arduino)

enum actuators {SERVO}

String GetListof()
GetIndexOf(String actuatorName)
- When an Actuator is instantiated it is added t0 a linked list.
- This gets its index in the list using the device name.
- Assumes only one per actuator type.
String GetPins()
bool Setup()
bool Setup(byte * settings, byte numSettings) //2do
bool Write(double value, int index) //2Do
bool Write(int value, int index)

string[] GetActuators()
- Get names of actuators implemented (SERVO is only one thus far)
linkedListNo = SetupDefault(ActuatorDevice deviceType)
- Use defaults D16 and 540, 2400 for SERVO
linkedListNo = Setup(ActuatorDevice deviceType, byte pinNumber)
linkedListNo = Setup(ActuatorDevice deviceType, byte pinNumber, byte min=0, byte max=0) //2Do
- min and max (Servo):
  - Suggested and values are 544 and 2400 respectively (as used in default setup)
  - Are the minimum and maximum pulse widths in micrososeconds sent to Servo.
  - minimum = 0 degrees
  - maximum = sets max degrees, 2400 equates to 180 degrees.
  - Nb: Was found that without setting these, maximum swing was 90 degrees.
  - Note there is also a period setting of 20000 microseconds, embedded in the Arduino code.
ActuatorWrite(byte linkedListNo, byte value)
- value for Servo, 0 to 180 degrees
ActuatorWrite(byte linkedListNo, double value) //2Do