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3 -[[[[image:lynxmotion-wiki-attachments.WebHome@DownloadNow.png]]>>https://lynxmotion.com/tools/ses-pro-app/lynxmotion_ses_pro_robotic_arm_ui_stable.exe]]
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4 4  
5 5  **Table of Contents**
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8 8  
9 9  = Description =
10 10  
11 -The Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set Professional (SES PRO) Robotic Arm User Interface (UI) 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 +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.
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13 13  = Features =
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19 19  * Command output and user input
20 20  * Safety (Software E-Stop, Halt&Hold & Limp)
21 21  
22 -__Compatibility: Windows 7 Operating System or above__
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26 26  = User Guide =
27 -)))
28 -|(% style="width:25px" %) |(% colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="width:100px" %)(((
29 -Before proceeding with the guide, it is important to note the following:
30 30  
31 -* 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
32 -* 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
33 -)))
34 -| |(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:125px" %)[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-info.png]]|Pressing the i "Information" icon in the software will bring you to this page.
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36 -== IMPORTANT ==
37 -)))
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39 -=== Payload Considerations ===
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42 -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.
43 -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.
44 -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.
45 -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".
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48 -=== Emergency ===
49 -)))
50 -| |(% colspan="2" rowspan="1" %)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. 
51 -The following emergency options are available based on severity:
52 -| |(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-halt.png]]|(((
53 -**Halt (and hold)**
54 -
55 -This will stop every joints and hold them in their last recorded angular positions. The corresponding command is #254H<cr>.
56 -)))
57 -| |(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-limp.png]]|(((
58 -**Limp**
59 -
60 -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>.
61 -)))
62 -| |(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-arm-emergency.png]]|(((
63 -**Software E-Stop**
64 -
65 -The E-stop button within the software sets all joints to limp, this can possibly cause the arm to fall.
66 -)))
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68 -**Power Supply E-Stop**
69 -
70 -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.
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73 -== Arm Connection ==
74 -)))
75 -| |(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-arm-version.png]]|(((
76 -**Model**
77 -
78 -The software currently supports the following Lynxmotion PRO Arms:
79 -
80 -* 550mm 5DoF
81 -* 550mm 6DoF
82 -* 900mm 5DoF
83 -* 900mm 6DoF
84 -
85 -In practice, each 5DoF arm has joint 4 at a fixed angle, otherwise the arms are identical to the 6DoF. Users can always purchase the missing actuator to upgrade to a 6DoF.
86 -)))
87 -| |(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-com.png]]|(((
88 -**COM Port**
89 -
90 -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.
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93 -[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-connect.png]]
94 -
95 -[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-disconnect.png]]
96 -)))|(((
97 -**Connect / Disconnect**
98 -
99 -Once the COM port has been selection, the CONNECT button can be pressed, and once a servo has been found, the light next to it will go from red to green.
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102 -== Gripper Controls ==
103 -)))
104 -| |(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-arm-version-drop.png]]|(((
105 -**Model**
106 -
107 -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.
108 -)))
109 -| |(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-arm-version.png]]|(((
110 -* PGE-50-40 (40mm default configuration)
111 -* PGE-50-40 (60mm configuration)
112 -* PGE-50-40 (80mm configuration)
113 -* CGE-10-10 (20mm configuration)
114 -* CGE-10-10 (40mm configuration)
115 -* CGE-10-10 (60mm configuration)
116 -)))
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118 -**COM Port**
119 -
120 -Choose the appropriate COM port to which the gripper is connected (via its own USB cable). If you are not certain, you can check Windows -> Device Manager
121 -)))
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123 -**Baudrate**
124 -
125 -The DH Robotics grippers provide the option to change the baud rate, though the default is 115200. If the gripper is configured by the user to a different baud rate, it is important to select the corresponding baud rate in the software.
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128 -**Initialize**
129 -
130 -Initializing the gripper opens it fully. This is available should the user encounter issues with positioning and need to re-zero the fingers.
131 -)))
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133 -**Connect**
134 -
135 -Pressing CONNECT establishes a connection to the gripper and goes through the initilization process once, opening the gripper fully. Once connection has been established, the light next to the button will go from red to green.
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138 -**Speed**
139 -
140 -The speed of motion can be adjusted either via the plus or minus buttons or entering a value between 0 and 100 and pressing enter.
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143 -**Force**
144 -
145 -The maximum force exerted by the gripper can be adjusted either via the plus or minus buttons or entering a value between 0 and 100 and pressing enter.
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148 -**Open / Close**
149 -
150 -These are shortcut buttons to either fully open or fully close the gripper.
151 -)))
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153 -**Sequencer**
154 -
155 -The sequencer displays the gripper position as joint 7 (J7).
156 -
157 -HINT: If you want the gripper to open or close on an object only at the end of a motion, create a separate frame where only J7 moves.
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185 -= User Guide =
186 -)))
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188 188  Before proceeding with the guide, it is important to note the following:
189 189  
190 190  * 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
191 191  * 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
192 192  
193 -Pressing the i "Information" icon in the software will bring you to this page.
194 -
195 -[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-info.png]]
196 -)))
197 -|(% colspan="2" %)(((
198 -== IMPORTANT ==
199 -)))
200 -|(% style="width:26px" %) |(% style="width:1452px" %)(((
201 -=== Payload Considerations ===
202 -
203 -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.
204 -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.
205 -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.
206 -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".
207 -)))
208 -|(% style="width:26px" %) |(% style="width:1452px" %)(((
209 -=== Emergency ===
210 -
211 -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:
212 -
213 -**Halt (and hold)**
214 -
215 -**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-halt.png]]**
216 -
217 -This will stop every joints and hold them in their last recorded angular positions. The corresponding command is #254H<cr>.
218 -
219 -**Limp**
220 -
221 -**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-limp.png]]**
222 -
223 -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>.
224 -
225 -**Software E-Stop**
226 -
227 -**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-arm-emergency.png]]**
228 -
229 -The E-stop button within the software sets all joints to limp, this can possibly cause the arm to fall.
230 -
231 -**Power Supply E-Stop**
232 -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.
233 -)))
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235 -== Arm Connection ==
236 -)))
237 -|(% style="width:26px" %) |(% style="width:1452px" %)(((
238 -**Model**
239 -
240 -**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-arm-version.png]]**
241 -
242 -The software currently supports the following Lynxmotion PRO Arms:
243 -
244 -* 550mm 5DoF
245 -* 550mm 6DoF
246 -* 900mm 5DoF
247 -* 900mm 6DoF
248 -
249 -In practice, each 5DoF arm has joint 4 at a fixed angle, otherwise the arms are identical to the 6DoF. Users can always purchase the missing actuator to upgrade to a 6DoF.
250 -
251 -**COM Port**
252 -
253 -**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-com.png]]**
254 -
255 -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. 
256 -
257 -**Connect / Disconnect**
258 -
259 -[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-connect.png]]
260 -
261 -[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-disconnect.png]]
262 -
263 -Once the COM port has been selection, the CONNECT button can be pressed, and once a servo has been found, the light next to it will go from red to green.
264 -)))
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266 -== Gripper Controls ==
267 -)))
268 -|(% style="width:26px" %) |(% style="width:1452px" %)(((
269 -**Model**
270 -
271 -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.
272 -
273 -* PGE-50-40 (40mm default configuration)
274 -* PGE-50-40 (60mm configuration)
275 -* PGE-50-40 (80mm configuration)
276 -* CGE-10-10 (20mm configuration)
277 -* CGE-10-10 (40mm configuration)
278 -* CGE-10-10 (60mm configuration)
279 -
280 -**COM Port**
281 -
282 -Choose the appropriate COM port to which the gripper is connected (via its own USB cable). If you are not certain, you can check Windows -> Device Manager
283 -
284 -**Baudrate**
285 -
286 -The DH Robotics grippers provide the option to change the baud rate, though the default is 115200. If the gripper is configured by the user to a different baud rate, it is important to select the corresponding baud rate in the software.
287 -
288 -**Initialize**
289 -
290 -Initializing the gripper opens it fully. This is available should the user encounter issues with positioning and need to re-zero the fingers.
291 -
292 -**Connect**
293 -
294 -Pressing CONNECT establishes a connection to the gripper and goes through the initilization process once, opening the gripper fully. Once connection has been established, the light next to the button will go from red to green.
295 -
296 -**Speed**
297 -
298 -The speed of motion can be adjusted either via the plus or minus buttons or entering a value between 0 and 100 and pressing enter.
299 -
300 -**Force**
301 -
302 -The maximum force exerted by the gripper can be adjusted either via the plus or minus buttons or entering a value between 0 and 100 and pressing enter.
303 -
304 -**Open / Close**
305 -
306 -These are shortcut buttons to either fully open or fully close the gripper.
307 -
308 -**Sequencer**
309 -
310 -The sequencer displays the gripper position as joint 7 (J7).
311 -
312 -HINT: If you want the gripper to open or close on an object only at the end of a motion, create a separate frame where only J7 moves.
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315 -== 3D Model ==
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318 -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.
319 -
320 -**View Controls**
321 -
322 -Zoom: Shift + Middle Scroll
323 -
324 -Rotate: Shift + Middle Mouse
325 -
326 -Pan: None
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329 -== Manual Move ==
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332 -**Angular Control**
333 -
334 -In angular mode, the user can control the angle of each joint
335 -
336 -**Coordinates Control**
337 -
338 -In coordinate control the user can control the cartesian position of the end effector
339 -
340 -**End Effector Lock**
341 -
342 -The orientation of the end effector can be locked.
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345 -== Direct Command ==
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348 -This section allow the user to send commands using the [[LSS-PRO Communication Protocol>>path:/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/ses-pro/lss-pro/lss-p-communication-protocol/]] directly if required.
349 -
350 -A few things to keep in mind when using this:
351 -
352 -* Make sure you know what you are doing as you can make the arm move in __dangerous__ ways.
353 -* Sending commands does not require ‘#’ and ‘\r’ chars.
354 -** example for #2\r you should enter 2Q and press the "SEND" button
355 -* The commands are validated, and it shows a notification in case of error.
356 -* The replies of queries are shown in the text field below.
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359 -== Command Output ==
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362 -//{Coming Soon}//
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365 -== Telemetry ==
366 -)))
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368 -**Data to Display**
369 -
370 -Various telemetry data can be retrieved from each actuators / joints, here is what the software support:
371 -
372 -* Position
373 -* Current
374 -* Linear Accel X
375 -* Linear Accel Y
376 -* Linear Accel Z
377 -* Angular Accel α
378 -* Angular Accel β
379 -* Angular Accel γ
380 -* MCU Temperature
381 -* PCB Temperature
382 -* Probe Temperature
383 -
384 -**Display / Hide **
385 -
386 -At the bottom of the graphics you will find squares to activate / deactivate the desired actuator / joint to be displayed in the graph.
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389 -== Sequencer ==
390 -)))
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392 -**Sequence**
393 -
394 -Add
395 -
396 -Substract
397 -
398 -Copy
399 -
400 -Save
401 -
402 -Open
403 -
404 -Delete
405 -
406 -//{Coming Soon}//
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408 -**Frames**
409 -
410 -Add
411 -
412 -Sequence Selector
413 -
414 -Record
415 -
416 -Delete
417 -
418 -Copy
419 -
420 -Paste
421 -
422 -Swap
423 -
424 -Manual Edit
425 -
426 -Time, angles, gripper
427 -
428 -Moving Frames
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430 -//Alt + Left Click = Drag time//
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434 -**Errors**
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493 -{{comment}}
494 -= =
495 -
496 -= User Guide =
497 -
498 -Pressing the i "Information" icon in the software will bring you to this page. Before proceeding with the guide, it is important to note the following:
499 -
500 -* 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
501 -* 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
502 -
503 503  == IMPORTANT: Payload Considerations ==
504 504  
505 505  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.
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512 512  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:
513 513  
514 514  **Halt & Hold**
515 -
516 516  This will stop every joints and hold them in their last recorded angular positions. The corresponding command is #254H<cr>.
517 517  
518 518  **Limp**
519 -
520 520  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>.
521 521  
522 522  **Software Stop**
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530 530  
531 531  **Model**
532 532  
533 -The software currently supports the following Lynxmotion PRO Arms:
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.
534 534  
535 -* 550mm 5DoF
536 -* 550mm 6DoF
537 -* 900mm 5DoF
538 -* 900mm 6DoF
59 +**Serial COM Port**
539 539  
540 -In practice, each 5DoF arm has joint 4 at a fixed angle, otherwise the arms are identical to the 6DoF. Users can always purchase the missing actuator to upgrade to a 6DoF.
541 -
542 -**COM Port**
543 -
544 544  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. 
545 545  
546 546  **Connect**
547 547  
548 -Once the COM port has been selection, the CONNECT button can be pressed, and once a servo has been found, the light next to it will go from red to green.
65 +== Gripper Connection ==
549 549  
550 -== Gripper Controls ==
551 -
552 552  **Model**
553 553  
554 554  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.
555 555  
556 -* PGE-50-40 (40mm default configuration)
557 -* PGE-50-40 (60mm configuration)
558 -* PGE-50-40 (80mm configuration)
559 -* CGE-10-10 (20mm configuration)
560 -* CGE-10-10 (40mm configuration)
561 -* CGE-10-10 (60mm configuration)
71 +**Serial COM Port**
562 562  
563 -**COM Port**
73 +//{Coming Soon}//
564 564  
565 -Choose the appropriate COM port to which the gripper is connected (via its own USB cable). If you are not certain, you can check Windows -> Device Manager
566 -
567 567  **Baudrate**
568 568  
569 -The DH Robotics grippers provide the option to change the baud rate, though the default is 115200. If the gripper is configured by the user to a different baud rate, it is important to select the corresponding baud rate in teh software.
77 +//{Coming Soon}//
570 570  
571 -**Initialize**
79 +**Connect**
572 572  
573 -Initializing the gripper opens it fully. This is available should the user encounter issues with positioning and need to re-zero the fingers.
81 +//{Coming Soon}//
574 574  
575 -**Connect**
83 +**Calibrate**
576 576  
577 -Pressing CONNECT establishes a connection to the gripper and goes through the initilization process once, opening the gripper fully. Once connection has been established, the light next to the button will go from red to green.
85 +//{Coming Soon}//
578 578  
579 579  **Speed**
580 580  
581 -The speed of motion can be adjusted either via the plus or minus buttons or entering a value between 0 and 100 and pressing enter.
89 +//{Coming Soon}//
582 582  
583 583  **Force**
584 584  
585 -The maximum force exerted by the gripper can be adjusted either via the plus or minus buttons or entering a value between 0 and 100 and pressing enter.
93 +//{Coming Soon}//
586 586  
587 587  **Open / Close**
588 588  
589 -These are shortcut buttons to either fully open or fully close the gripper.
97 +//{Coming Soon}//
590 590  
591 -**Sequencer**
592 -
593 -The sequencer displays the gripper position as joint 7 (J7).
594 -
595 -HINT: If you want the gripper to open or close on an object only at the end of a motion, create a separate frame where only J7 moves.
596 -
597 597  == 3D Model ==
598 598  
599 599  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.
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600 600  
601 601  **View Controls**
602 602  
603 -Zoom: Shift + Middle Scroll
105 +//{Coming Soon}//
604 604  
605 -Rotate: Shift + Middle Mouse
606 -
607 -Pan: None
608 -
609 609  == Manual Move ==
610 610  
611 611  **Angular Control**
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646 646  
647 647  //{Coming Soon}//
648 648  
649 -== Sequencer ==
147 +== Sequencer ==
650 650  
651 651  **Frames**
652 652  
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660 660  
661 661  Time, angles, gripper
662 662  
663 -//Alt + Left Click = Drag time//
161 +//{Coming Soon}//
664 664  
665 665  **Reorder**
666 666  
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673 673  **Errors**
674 674  
675 675  //{Coming Soon}//
676 -{{/comment}}
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