Data Sheet
De-energize
Command 0x86
Format Quick
Data none
ticcmd ticcmd --deenergize
Arduino lib tic.deenergize()
This command causes the Tic to de-energize the stepper motor coils by disabling its stepper motor
driver. The motor will stop moving and consuming power. This command sets the “position uncertain”
flag (because the Tic is no longer in control of the motor’s position); the Tic will also set the
“intentionally de-energized” error bit, turn on its red LED, and drive its ERR line high.
The “energize” command will undo the effect of this command (except it will leave the “position
uncertain” flag set) and could make the system start up again.
In the Tic Control Center, the red “De-energize” button in the lower left can be used to de-energize the
motor.
Energize
Command 0x85
Format Quick
Data none
ticcmd ticcmd --energize
Arduino lib tic.energize()
This command is a request for the Tic to energize the stepper motor coils by enabling its stepper
motor driver. The Tic will clear the “intentionally de-energized” error bit. If there are no other errors,
this allows the system to start up.
In the Tic Control Center, the green “Resume” button in the lower left can be used to attempt to
energize the motor.
Tic Stepper Motor Controller User’s Guide © 2001–2018 Pololu Corporation
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