DWIZ-ADAPT

[LROBBINS]

Note that this is just the adapter that goes between the "programming plug" of a DX programming cable (i.e. RS232) and those controllers/modules that use the charging port for programming. You still need a dongle and USB to serial adapter if your computer doesn't have an RS232 port. Ciao, Lenny

[anubis801]

This is correct! You must have the Security dongle to program your controller.
Without the security dongle to unlock/license the "original" Wizard software program, you can only read the status report from your controller with this circuit.
In theory the dongle is just a license key which the software looks for through a software hardware driver.

Well, that is if you want to keep it legal
Not really a problem for Russia and China

[anubis801]

Finished!
I got 10 PCB's left over, if anyone is interested in a bare PCB send me a PM.

[woodygb]

Communication success with RHINO controller. ....NO dongle ..NO DWIZ-ADAPT ...NO board ...comms via cheap CH340 chip USB -SERIAL Adapter

e.g. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-USB2-0-TO ... SwuAVWx9ih

This adapter MUST use a win chip head CH340/341 or HL340 NOT a Prolific chip.

You will see 340 embossed on the RS232 end of the cable.

Wizard snapshot.

[terry2]

Fantastic news

[woodygb]

NOTE:- The Rhino scooter controller.... unlike wheelchair controllers/joysticks ....doesn't need the DWIZ-ADAPT as it has one built in to it.

I'll probably ask you to test two options on the wheelchair version...one will be using your DWIZ-ADAPT and the above Rhino solution...the other a guess at what the signal mode is that is coming via the charging port and without the DWIZ-ADAPT.

[terry2]

NOTE:- The Rhino scooter controller.... unlike wheelchair controllers/joysticks ....doesn't need the DWIZ-ADAPT as it has one built in to it.

I'll probably ask you to test two options on the wheelchair version.

I'm all for testing

Was your OS win 98 or win 7?

[woodygb]

WIN 10 64 bit.

[terry2]

Thanks Woody

[LROBBINS]

Note that some Dynamic systems do need the DWIZ-ADAPT and some do not. The one Rachi used to have on her chair - the DX-SCR = SpecialtyControlsRemote had a separate mini-DIN style programming port connected by a straight through cable to a DB9 (RS232) plug. Of course, one still needs a USB to serial adapter if your computer doesn't have an old-fashioned COM port, so I'm glad you've found one that works well. I kept a clunky old Toshiba laptop just to use for the Wizard. Wonder if the FTDI USB to RS232 adapter I use with the Roboteq would also work?
Ciao,
Lenny

[woodygb]

Give it whirl Lenny it can't harm.

BTW ..Terry has a DWIZ-ADAPT ....which he has currently lent me ...perhaps in a week or 2 we can find a simple solution to the DWIZ-ADAPT.

P.S. Does anyone know the EXACT designation of the Hirose plug/socket?

[LROBBINS]

Can't. No longer have a DX system installed, and I've lent my (parallel) OEM Dongle and (RS232) programming cable to Irving. I don't know if he's intending to use a computer with a com port, or has to use a USB-RS232 adapter. Ciao, Lenny

[terry2]

The cable with the dwiz is working on my Puma 40
Nice one woody.

I see my speed is set too 90%! will I have more SPEED if I crank it to 100%

[Burgerman]

Why bother with 90?

[rover220]

The cable with the dwiz is working on my Puma 40
Nice one woody.

I see my speed is set too 90%! will I have more SPEED if I crank it to 100%

Do you have a hasp key to enable you to make any changes?

[terry2]

Why bother with 90?

That was my thinking. I don't think 10% will make much difference. My batteries will be install tomoz.
So I will see after charging.

I also noticed there are 5 profiles to play with. My chair only shows 4?

[rover220]

Why bother with 90?

That was my thinking. I don't think 10% will make much difference. My batteries will be install tomoz.
So I will see after charging.

I also noticed there are 5 profiles to play with. My chair only shows 4?

Look in the joystick options and you'll see the max number of drive profiles. Change that to 5 and you'll have 5 available.

[terry2]

Why bother with 90?

That was my thinking. I don't think 10% will make much difference. My batteries will be install tomoz.
So I will see after charging.

I also noticed there are 5 profiles to play with. My chair only shows 4?

Look in the joystick options and you'll see the max number of drive profiles. Change that to 5 and you'll have 5 available.

Nice bit of info there. Thank you so much

I'll try and find a manual on it be for messing

[rover220]

Do you have the hasp key/dongle?

[terry2]

Do you have the hasp key/dongle?

No woody done his wizardry on my dwiz and a serial cable.

[Burgerman]

Software is a "special" version... No dongle required.

[woodygb]

Do you have the hasp key/dongle?

Dongle less program.

[DAIWTHOMAS]

I Currently own the Wizard software and a Hasp Dongle which gives me 2 options in the software being Standard and Lite. Has anyone got any ideas as to how much the OEM Hasp is and where could I get it from. The software is very limited otherwise as I am currently trying to alter motor compensation on a 110amp rhino. Many thanks

[gcebiker]

Finished!
I got 10 PCB's left over, if anyone is interested in a bare PCB send me a PM.

Anubis PMing you, tho i have the factory dongle its always good to have a spare.

[woodygb]

You can order a batch .
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4095&start=20#p78602

[gcebiker]

I've now ordered 10, every week i meet wheelies like myself frustrated as hell with the mentality of 'Able Bodied'...yet mentally locked in social welfare people.

It will be good to offer them an alternative, i am limited in my ability to travel to their home and them to travel to mine with the big power chair.

This device is a god send.

[woodygb]

The voltage output at the signal pin is 9.8v according to my meter ... this is a Serial level voltage not TTL.

[woodygb]

I've previously been unable to take any measurements of voltages or trial the board until a board member kindly lent me a R-series Dynamic controller ...which arrived on the 15th of this month.

The voltage output at the signal pin is 9.8v according to my meter ... this is a Serial level voltage not TTL.

...Meaning the data pin of the controller.

[anubis801]

The voltage output at the signal pin is 9.8v according to my meter ... this is a Serial level voltage not TTL.

wiz rs232 ttl.jpg

It may look like a RS-232 serial but it's not RS-232 standard.
It is Serial comunication alright but neither RS-232 nor TTL logic levels!
It's more like TTL-serial with CMOS voltage levels.

Logic level 0 = 1-2V / logic 1 level = 10V while the RS-232 levels are Logic 0 = 9 to 12V and Logic 1 = -9 to -12V (negative voltage)

[gcebiker]

I was also able to get the Shark Power Module to respond to an Arduino serial stream.
Arduino TX to the Middle pin, Ground to Ground on the Arduino.

Code: Select all

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  delay(300);
}

void loop() {
  {
    Serial.write(248);
    Serial.write(134);
 
  delay(11);

 
    Serial.write(254);
    Serial.write(248);
    Serial.write(230);
    Serial.write(128);
    Serial.write(152);
    Serial.write(128);
  }
delay(229);
}


Writing that code to the middle pin
- Base was responding that a Hand Held Programmer was connected (Saleae Logic Analyzer data capture on RS485 data lines).
- Led strobe was on also indicating Programmer connected

Excerpt from the manual - note that here they are talking specifically about the Data line between the Joystick and power base but it also is seen to hold true for the Pin 3 which it would seem is not very fussy about how high the signal goes.

The SBL wire is pulled up to 5V with a 270 ohm resistor, through a diode. This is the recessive state and it represents a 1. In the
dominant state, the SBL wire is pulled down to 0V, and this represents a 0. Note that the transmitting circuit will not achieve 0V;
1V is more likely.
Of course, the recessive and dominant states are simultaneous on both wires.
To summarise:
The recessive state is typically represented by SBH = 0V, SBL = 5V. The recessive noise margin is 5V, and impedance
(oversimplified) is 135 ohms.
The dominant state is typically represented by SBH = 4V, SBL = 1V. The dominant noise margin is 3V, and impedance
(oversimplified) is 15 ohms.