Changes for page SES-PRO Robotic Arm UI

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102 102  == Gripper Controls ==
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140 += User Guide =
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143 +Before proceeding with the guide, it is important to note the following:
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145 +* 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
146 +* 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
147 +
148 +Pressing the i "Information" icon in the software will bring you to this page.
149 +
150 +[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-info.png]]
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153 +== IMPORTANT ==
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156 +=== Payload Considerations ===
157 +
158 +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.
159 +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.
160 +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.
161 +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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164 +=== Emergency ===
165 +
166 +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:
167 +
168 +**Halt (and hold)**
169 +
170 +**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-halt.png]]**
171 +
172 +This will stop every joints and hold them in their last recorded angular positions. The corresponding command is #254H<cr>.
173 +
174 +**Limp**
175 +
176 +**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-limp.png]]**
177 +
178 +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>.
179 +
180 +**Software E-Stop**
181 +
182 +**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-arm-emergency.png]]**
183 +
184 +The E-stop button within the software sets all joints to limp, this can possibly cause the arm to fall.
185 +
186 +**Power Supply E-Stop**
187 +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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190 +== Arm Connection ==
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105 105  **Model**
106 106  
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 G.
195 +**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-arm-version.png]]**
196 +
197 +The software currently supports the following Lynxmotion PRO Arms:
198 +
199 +* 550mm 5DoF
200 +* 550mm 6DoF
201 +* 900mm 5DoF
202 +* 900mm 6DoF
203 +
204 +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.
205 +
206 +**COM Port**
207 +
208 +**[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-com.png]]**
209 +
210 +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. 
211 +
212 +**Connect / Disconnect**
213 +
214 +[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-connect.png]]
215 +
216 +[[image:ses-pro-robotic-arm-ui-disconnect.png]]
217 +
218 +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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221 +== Gripper Controls ==
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224 +**Model**
225 +
226 +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.
227 +
110 110  * PGE-50-40 (40mm default configuration)
111 111  * PGE-50-40 (60mm configuration)
112 112  * PGE-50-40 (80mm configuration)
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113 113  * CGE-10-10 (20mm configuration)
114 114  * CGE-10-10 (40mm configuration)
115 115  * CGE-10-10 (60mm configuration)
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118 118  **COM Port**
119 119  
120 120  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
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123 123  **Baudrate**
124 124  
125 125  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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128 128  **Initialize**
129 129  
130 130  Initializing the gripper opens it fully. This is available should the user encounter issues with positioning and need to re-zero the fingers.
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133 133  **Connect**
134 134  
135 135  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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138 138  **Speed**
139 139  
140 140  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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143 143  **Force**
144 144  
145 145  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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148 148  **Open / Close**
149 149  
150 150  These are shortcut buttons to either fully open or fully close the gripper.
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153 153  **Sequencer**
154 154  
155 -The sequencer displays the gripper position as joint G.
265 +The sequencer displays the gripper position as joint 7 (J7).
156 156  
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 moves.
267 +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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160 160  == 3D Model ==
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163 163  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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166 166  **View Controls**
167 167  
168 168  Zoom: Shift + Middle Scroll
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175 175  == Manual Move ==
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178 178  **Angular Control**
179 179  
180 180  In angular mode, the user can control the angle of each joint
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183 183  **Coordinates Control**
184 184  
185 185  In coordinate control the user can control the cartesian position of the end effector
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188 188  **End Effector Lock**
189 189  
190 190  The orientation of the end effector can be locked.
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193 193  == Direct Command ==
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196 -This section allow the user to send commands using the [[LSS-PRO Communication Protocol>>url:https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/ses-pro/lss-pro/lss-p-communication-protocol/]] directly if required.
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303 +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.
197 197  
198 198  A few things to keep in mind when using this:
199 199  
200 -* Make sure you know what you are doing as you can make the arm move in __dangerous__ ways.
307 +* Make sure you know what you are doing as you can make the arm move in __dangerous__ ways.
201 201  * Sending commands does not require ‘#’ and ‘\r’ chars.
202 202  ** example for #2\r you should enter 2Q and press the "SEND" button
203 203  * The commands are validated, and it shows a notification in case of error.
204 204  * The replies of queries are shown in the text field below.
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314 +== Command Output ==
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317 +//{Coming Soon}//
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207 207  == Telemetry ==
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210 210  **Data to Display**
211 211  
212 212  Various telemetry data can be retrieved from each actuators / joints, here is what the software support:
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222 222  * MCU Temperature
223 223  * PCB Temperature
224 224  * Probe Temperature
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227 227  **Display / Hide **
228 228  
229 229  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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232 232  == Sequencer ==
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347 +**Sequence**
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363 +**Frames**
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312 -**Frame length**
377 +Swap
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379 +Manual Edit
380 +
381 +Time, angles, gripper
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383 +Moving Frames
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389 +**Errors**
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329 -Time, angles, gripper
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