Gateway Modules
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Acrome's Gateway Modules are communication bridges designed to enable seamless interaction between user devices (such as PCs or microcontrollers) and Acrome’s Smart Motion Devices (SMDs). These modules act as protocol translators, converting signals from USB or UART interfaces into RS-485, the robust and noise-resistant protocol used by all SMDs.
Thanks to these gateways, users can develop and control motion systems using a variety of platforms—from full-featured PCs to simple Arduino boards—without dealing with complex wiring or low-level communication handling.
Acrome provides multiple gateway solutions, each tailored to different user needs and hardware environments.
The USB Gateway Module allows computers (Windows/macOS/Linux) to connect directly to SMDs via a USB-to-RS-485 interface. It is the most commonly used gateway for programming and debugging motion applications using platforms like Python or SMD Blockly.
The Arduino Gateway Module is designed to enable Arduino-compatible microcontrollers to interface with SMDs using UART (TX/RX) communication. It converts UART signals to RS-485, allowing open-source Arduino platforms to control Acrome motion modules in real time.
Protocol Conversion: Automatically convert USB or UART to RS-485.
Modular Integration: Easily connect and control multiple SMDs through a single gateway.
Cross-Platform: Compatible with PCs, embedded systems, and microcontrollers.
Plug & Play: RJ-11 connectors for quick and error-free hardware setup.
Reliable Communication: RS-485 ensures stable data transfer even in noisy environments.
Windows/macOS/Linux
USB Gateway Module
Programming DC motors and reading distance sensors via Python or Blockly
Raspberry Pi
USB Gateway Module
Controlling RGB LED modules or reacting to button/joystick inputs
Arduino
Arduino Gateway Module
Creating interactive robot demos using ultrasonic sensors and LEDs