WheelchairDriver

Posted: **22 Jun 2020, 15:30**

znachor8 wrote:Hi guys, I am new here. I use Storm 4 every day, I would like to try to improve some parameters. Would someone please PM a link to wizard 5 software?

Yes after 100 posts

Posted: **22 Jun 2020, 18:07**

Ok, I will try

Posted: **09 Jul 2020, 17:38**

Hi!

As a newbie I'm looking for some help to repair one of my friends old wheelchair.
I'ts a DX based system. I disassembled the original joystick(DX REM34) which is working, but it's not reliable and sometimes turns on or off random. At the moment i'm unable to find the source of the faults.

My second idea was to try an other controller, finally i got one(DX ACU-3), which seem to be working, but the wheelchair barely moves. I found some documents on web, now i know that the controller needs to be reprogrammed. Can somebody help me with the special wizard5? The mentioned DWIZ-ADAPT must be built or we just need an rs232-usb adapter for this thing?

Thanks,

Tom

Posted: **09 Jul 2020, 17:42**

you wont need the dwiz adapt as you have a direct hirose connection.

Posted: **09 Jul 2020, 17:57**

As Rover say's you need just a RS232 DB9 - USB lead and 3 off Male -Female Dupont leads ..or something similar.

You need to make the equivalent of the lead shown below and connect directly to the RS232 Cable.

MORE diagrams showing various connection types for the Dynamic range.

Posted: **09 Jul 2020, 21:32**

Thank you for all the help!

I'll get an usb adapter and make a cable, the posted image is easy to understand.
Later post my results.

Thanks,

Tom

Posted: **26 Jul 2020, 13:04**

Hi guys, am newbie here. Can anyone PM me a link to the Wiz5 software please?

Posted: **29 Jul 2020, 17:20**

Check this link
http://www.mobilityscooterpart.com/prod ... php?id=133

Posted: **03 Aug 2020, 22:58**

Does anyone know if the adapter should block echo?
I am trying to make an adapter for UART.

Posted: **03 Aug 2020, 23:48**

7Gluk wrote:Does anyone know if the adapter should block echo?
I am trying to make an adapter for UART.

How have you made this adapter and how are you checking for echo / loopback ?

Posted: **04 Aug 2020, 18:11**

woodygb wrote:How have you made this adapter and how are you checking for echo / loopback ?

I just made a logic level converter without inversion.
To check the echo: you need to connect the adapter to the pult and enter any character in the terminal (Putty for example). If you receive your own symbol in response (possibly with pult response), that is, an echo.

Posted: **04 Aug 2020, 22:43**

Yes you connect the TX ( output ) to the ( RX ) input and should get out what you type in .

Is this this logic level convertor for the Dynamic ( DWIZ-ADAPT ) ?

The Dynamic signal protocol is weird...

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 level 1 = 10V

TTL
logic level 0 (LOW) = 0-0.8v
logic level 1 (HIGH) = 2v-5v

while the RS-232 levels are

Logic 0 = anywhere from +3 to +25V.
Logic 1 = anywhere from -3 to -25V (negative voltage)

On most PCs these signals swing from -13 to +13V.

CMOS gate circuits have input and output signal specifications that are quite different from TTL. For a CMOS gate operating at a power supply voltage of 5 volts, the acceptable input signal voltages range from 0 volts to 1.5 volts for a “low” logic state, and 3.5 volts to 5 volts for a “high” logic state. “Acceptable” output signal voltages (voltage levels guaranteed by the gate manufacturer over a specified range of load conditions) range from 0 volts to 0.05 volts for a “low” logic state, and 4.95 volts to 5 volts for a “high” logic state:

Posted: **05 Aug 2020, 13:04**

woodygb wrote:Yes you connect the TX ( output ) to the ( RX ) input and should get out what you type in .

You did not understand me. I asked if there is an echo from the adapter with the remote? But I myself understand that the echo should not be.

woodygb wrote:Is this this logic level convertor for the Dynamic ( DWIZ-ADAPT ) ?

This logic level convertor for connecting ft232 (USB-UART) to the Dynamic A-Series remote.

Posted: **05 Aug 2020, 15:09**

You are correct ...I do not understand.

youtu.be/JTqx54x1Rso

youtu.be/hu7Z2FryD_A

Posted: **07 Aug 2020, 23:47**

I made an adapter from USB-UART (FT232) to the remote (DA50-A41), and it works:)

Posted: **08 Aug 2020, 17:00**

Here's a diagram, maybe someone will come in handy.

In round brackets the values that are more appropriate by calculations. But I haven't tested it.
Adapter checked only on FT232 based USB-UART with DA50-A41.
And as says - ATTENTION: do everything at your own peril and risk!
Moreover, I am poorly versed in electronics:)) Therefore, it is better to first show it to a knowledgeable person.

Posted: **09 Aug 2020, 15:00**

OK.
I made one ( it is a bit neater ) and I can confirm that the schematic ( with some minor resistor value differences ) works on my Shark.

Posted: **09 Aug 2020, 15:12**

My values.

Posted: **11 Aug 2020, 21:40**

Excellent series of posts and work put into this. I have 2 questions: #1, can I get the link to the Wizard 5 software? #2, I have a R-series 90 that I need to program, does it require the DWIZ-ADAPT or can I go direct with the RS-232 to the controller?

Thanks in advance!

Posted: **11 Aug 2020, 21:56**

Has the R Series 90 got a 5 pin Hirose ? ...if it has you just need the software and a SERIAL Cable.

Edit:-

https://www.dynamiccontrols.com/sites/d ... ue%209.pdf

It has a 4 pin Molex so needs the electronic dongle option.

Posted: **12 Aug 2020, 01:01**

Thanks, that is what I assumed. When you say dongle, you are referring to the DWIZ-ADAPT, correct?

Posted: **12 Aug 2020, 02:27**

In theory you need a dongle to plug into the PC in order to unlock the software. Its a key.

But we have ways...

Posted: **12 Aug 2020, 02:43**

I believe I am good to go on the software dongle "alternate approach". I think the electronic dongle that was referenced was the anubis orange that has been discussed over time here to communicate through the molex port over RS-232. Just wanted to verify before I get the parts and dust off the soldering iron. Thanks though!

Posted: **12 Aug 2020, 08:30**

Yes then! Although that part isnt a dongle as such its a converter.

Posted: **12 Aug 2020, 13:40**

Perfect! let the fun begin

, I will post how it goes.

Posted: **12 Aug 2020, 14:12**

I'd suggest 7Gluk's solution it's very simple.

Posted: **12 Oct 2020, 07:53**

woodygb wrote:I'd suggest 7Gluk's solution it's very simple.

Does the 7Gluk "adapter" work for the Rseries or Aseries? It seems that it is designed for the Aseries and all indicators point to be not being compatible for the Rseries.

Posted: **12 Oct 2020, 10:43**

It should work just fine on the R series.

NOTE:- I have built this , and so far it only works with the cheap fake "FTDI" USB adaptor pictured in 7Gluk's builds.

Posted: **12 Oct 2020, 17:14**

Which diode did you use? Also I'm not seeing the 24 volt connections, am I missing something.

Posted: **12 Oct 2020, 17:25**

There is no need for a 24v connection... any power requirements ( 5v ) are met by the TTL-USB adaptor.
The diode is not required ,I simply added one as a "safety" feature.

Connections to the Molex will be just GND ( pin 1 ) and the multifunction pin (pin 4 ) NO 24V +

Should you wish one I can supply you with one.

WheelchairDriver

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