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... ... @@ -8,184 +8,166 @@ 8 8 9 9 = Description = 10 10 11 +The Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set Professional (SES PRO) Arm Interface is a simple software which allows a user to control any of the Lynxmotion Professional Modular robotic arms in their default configuration. The two compatible gripper kits which are compatible with the SES PRO system (based on the DH Robotics PGE-50-40 and CGE-10-10 DC grillers) can also be controlled via this interface in each of their possible configurations. The included manual jog feature can be used to either position each joint angle, or move to specific cartesian coordinates. Arm (and gripper) positions can then be recorded as part of the built-in sequencer. A 3D display of the arm shows the position of the arm, and a graph can be used to show various information to the user. In order to get a better understanding of the protocol, commands sent to the arm are shown in the interface, and a user input field are standard. 11 11 12 12 = Features = 13 13 15 +* Angular and cartesian positioning of the end effector 16 +* 3D graphical display of the appropriate robotic arm and end effector 17 +* Sequencer to record and play back frames (single, looped or infinite) 18 +* Error checking (speed, temperature etc.) 19 +* Command output and user input 20 +* Safety (Software E-Stop, Halt&Hold & Limp) 14 14 15 - <directcommands>22 += User Guide = 16 16 17 -* Does not require ‘#’ and ‘\r’ chars, example for #254Q\r the user should enter 254Q. 18 -* The replies of the query commands are shown in the text field below. 19 -* The commands are validated, and it shows a notification in case of error. 20 -* Supported commands: 24 +Before proceeding with the guide, it is important to note the following: 21 21 22 -Action: 26 +* Neither the servos nor the arm are meant to be operated in proximity of humans as they do not have "collaborative" (COBOT) features and do not detect collision 27 +* The servos use stepper motors and do NOT include mechanical brakes. If the stepper motor is unable to retain or move to a desired angle (insufficient torque), the motor will rotate freely as opposed to hold the last position 23 23 24 - #Communicationetup29 +== IMPORTANT: Payload Considerations == 25 25 26 - RESET = "RESET" 31 +1. The rated payload for each arm does NOT include an end effector, nor any added distance between the center of mass of the payload and the output of the final joint. Each of the two compatible Lynxmotion PRO grippers reduce the maximum payload of each arm, and it is up to the user to known and understand the concept of "torque" and center of mass before adding an end effector and payload. 32 +1. The rated maximum payload for each arm (at full reach) is at the rated speed for each motor. Moving any joint at a higher speed will decrease the payload capacity of the robot. 33 +1. Although each servo can provide significantly more torque than is needed for the rated payload (and therefore means the arm can support much higher loads at lower speeds, the mechanical and modular structure of the arms may fail. We strongly suggest testing and using each arm in a highly controlled and safe setting where, if a failure should occur with one or more joints, that nothing will break should the arm fall. 34 +1. The stepper motors provide the highest torque at low speeds, and lower torque at high speeds. Note that the maxium torque is not at the lowest speed as the torque to rpm curve for each servo resembles a "mountain". 27 27 28 - DEFAULT_CONFIGURATION= "DEFAULT"36 +== IMPORTANT: Emergency == 29 29 30 - FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MODE="UPDATE"38 +Before using the arm, it is important that a user know what to do when an issue or emergency arises where the arm must be stopped quickly. The following emergency options are available based on severity: 31 31 32 - CONFIRM_CHANGES = "CONFIRM" 40 +**Halt & Hold** 41 +This will stop every joints and hold them in their last recorded angular positions. The corresponding command is #254H<cr>. 33 33 34 - # Motion 43 +**Limp** 44 +All joints will go limp which mean there will be nothing avoiding them to turn freely (potentially causing the arm to fall). The high gear ratio of the strain wave gearing does mean there is some (low) level of resistant to rotation, but the gears and motor are nto "locked" and as such, the arm may fall. The corresponding command is #254L<cr>. 35 35 36 - POSITION= "D"46 +**Software Stop** 37 37 38 - MOVE_DEGREES="MD"48 +The E-stop button within the software sets all joints to limp. 39 39 40 - WHEEL_MODE_DEGREES = "WD" 50 +**Hardware E-Stop** 51 +A hardware E-stop (push to cut power) button is located on the power supply which will cut electricity to all actuators. Similar to a limp command, this can possibly cause the arm to fall. To reset this button, rotate the red "mushroom" in the direction indicated by the white arrows and it will spring out. 41 41 42 - WHEEL_MODE_RPM="WR"53 +== Arm Connection == 43 43 44 - HALT_AND_HOLD = "H"55 +**Model** 45 45 46 - LIMP="L"57 +The software currently supports the Lynxmotion PRO 550mm 5 degree of freedom (5 DoF), 550mm 6DoF, 900mm 5DoF and 900mm 6DoF robotic arm configurations. In practice, each 5DoF has joint 4 at a fixed angle. 47 47 48 - #Motion setup59 +**Serial COM Port** 49 49 50 - ORIGIN_OFFSET="O"61 +The first joint at the base (J1) must be connected via USB to a computer running the sofware. No other joints should have a USB connection. A USB 3.0 port or higher on the computer is suggested, as the lower communication speeds fo USB 2.0 or 1.0 may impede communication and cause unecessary delay or issues. 51 51 52 - ANGULAR_RANGE = "AR"63 +**Connect** 53 53 54 - ANGULAR_ACCELERATION="AA"65 +== Gripper Connection == 55 55 56 - ANGULAR_DECELERATION = "AD"67 +**Model** 57 57 58 - GYRE_DIRECTION="G"69 +The software currently supports two models of Lynxmotion PRO compatible grippers based on DH Robots' PGE-50-40 and CGE-10-10 electric grippers. The Lynxmotion kits include hardware to mount the fingers in multiple different offsets for smaller or larger objects. In the sequencer, the position of the fingers for each gripper are included in the sequencer as J7. 59 59 60 - AX_SPEED_DEGREES= "SD"71 +**Serial COM Port** 61 61 62 - MAX_SPEED_RPM = "SR"73 +//{Coming Soon}// 63 63 64 - # RGBLED75 +**Baudrate** 65 65 66 - LED_COLOR= "LED"77 +//{Coming Soon}// 67 67 68 - Query:79 +**Connect** 69 69 70 - #Communicationsetup81 +//{Coming Soon}// 71 71 72 - ID_NUMBER = "QID"83 +**Calibrate** 73 73 74 - ENABLE_CAN_TERMINAL= "QET"85 +//{Coming Soon}// 75 75 76 - USB_CONNECTION_STATUS = "QUC"87 +**Speed** 77 77 78 - # Motion89 +//{Coming Soon}// 79 79 80 - POSITION = "QD"91 +**Force** 81 81 82 - WHEEL_MODE_DEGREES= "QWD"93 +//{Coming Soon}// 83 83 84 - WHEEL_MODE_RPM="QWR"95 +**Open / Close** 85 85 86 - MOTION_STATUS = "Q"97 +//{Coming Soon}// 87 87 88 - OTION_TIME="QMT"99 +== 3D Model == 89 89 90 - CURRENT_SPEED="QCS"101 +The 3D model of the arm is shown as reference at all times. The display also includes a virtual plane to denote the X-Y plane. The model updates based on the selection of the arm, gripper and finger configuration. 91 91 103 +**View Controls** 92 92 93 - # Telemetry105 +//{Coming Soon}// 94 94 95 - ODEL_STRING= "QMS"107 +== Manual Move == 96 96 97 - FIRMWARE_VERSION= "QF"109 +**Angular Control** 98 98 99 - SERIAL_NUMBER="QN"111 +In angular mode, the user can control the angle of each joint 100 100 101 - TEMP_CONTROLLER_ERROR= "QTCE"113 +**Coordinates Control** 102 102 103 - TEMP_CONTROLLER_WARNING="QTCW"115 +In coordinate control the user can control the cartesian position of the end effector 104 104 105 - CURRENT= "QC"117 +**End Effector Lock** 106 106 107 - ACCX = "QIX"119 +The orientation of the end effector can be locked. 108 108 109 - ACCY="QIY"121 +== Direct Command == 110 110 111 - ACCZ="QIZ"123 +This section allow the user to send commands using the [[doc:ses-pro.lss-pro.lss-p-communication-protocol.WebHome]] directly if required. 112 112 113 - ACCALPHA= "QIA"125 +A few things to keep in mind when using this: 114 114 115 - ACCBETA = "QIB" 127 +* Make sure you know what you are doing as you can make the arm move in __dangerous__ ways. 128 +* Sending commands does not require ‘#’ and ‘\r’ chars. 129 +** example for #2\r you should enter 2Q and press the "SEND" button 130 +* The commands are validated, and it shows a notification in case of error. 131 +* The replies of queries are shown in the text field below. 116 116 117 - ACCGAMMA="QIG"133 +== Command Output == 118 118 119 - TEMPMCU= "QTM"135 +//{Coming Soon}// 120 120 121 - EMPPROBE="QTP"137 +== Telemetry == 122 122 123 - TEMPPCB = "QT"139 +**Data to Display** 124 124 125 - ERROR_FLAGS= "QEF"141 +//{Coming Soon}// 126 126 143 +**Display / Hide Actuator** 127 127 128 - # RGB LED145 +//{Coming Soon}// 129 129 130 - LED_COLOR="QLED"147 +== Sequencer == 131 131 132 - LED_BLINKING = "QLB"149 +**Frames** 133 133 134 - LED_INDICATOR= "QLI"151 +//{Coming Soon}// 135 135 153 +**Record ** 136 136 137 - # Motionsetup155 +//{Coming Soon}// 138 138 139 - ORIGIN_OFFSET= "QO"157 +**Edit ** 140 140 141 - ANGULAR_RANGE = "QAR"159 +Time, angles, gripper 142 142 143 - ANGULAR_ACCELERATION= "QAA"161 +//{Coming Soon}// 144 144 145 - ANGULAR_DECELERATION = "QAD"163 +**Reorder** 146 146 147 - GYRE_DIRECTION= "QG"165 +//{Coming Soon}// 148 148 149 - MAX_SPEED_DEGREES = "QSD"167 +**Play** 150 150 151 - MAX_SPEED_RPM = "QSR"169 +//{Coming Soon}// 152 152 171 +**Errors** 153 153 154 - Conf: 155 - 156 - # Communication setup 157 - 158 - ID_NUMBER = "CID" 159 - 160 - ENABLE_CAN_TERMINAL = "CET" 161 - 162 - USB_CONNECTION_STATUS = "CUC" 163 - 164 - # Motion setup 165 - 166 - MAX_SPEED_DEGREES = "CSD" 167 - 168 - MAX_SPEED_RPM = "CSR" 169 - 170 - ORIGIN_OFFSET = "CO" 171 - 172 - ANGULAR_RANGE = "CAR" 173 - 174 - ANGULAR_ACCELERATION = "CAA" 175 - 176 - ANGULAR_DECELERATION = "CAD" 177 - 178 - GYRE_DIRECTION = "CG" 179 - 180 - # RGB LED 181 - 182 - LED_COLOR = "CLED" 183 - 184 - LED_BLINKING = "CLB" 185 - 186 - 187 - Modifier: 188 - 189 - SPEED = "SD" 190 - 191 - TIME = "T" 173 +//{Coming Soon}//
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