Changes for page FlowArm LSS

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57 57  
58 58  == Header ==
59 59  
60 -[[image:lss-flowarm-header.png||alt="lss-flowarm-header"]]
60 +[[image:lss-flowarm-header.jpg]]
61 61  
62 -**EMERGENCY STOP**
63 -
64 -At any given time you can click this button to stop the arm. This will send a "LIMP" command directly to all servos.
65 -
66 66  **STORE OFFSETS**
67 67  
68 68  The "STORE OFFSETS" button configures all of the servo offsets (this makes use of the CO command as part of the [[LSS Communication Protocol>>doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-communication-protocol.WebHome]]). Before pressing the button, orient the arm as shown below (with the gripper closed), and only then click the STORE OFFSETS button.
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73 73  * Wrist servo along R axis (parallel to elbow to wrist)
74 74  * Gripper servo closed
75 75  
76 -(% style="width:700px" %)
77 -|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-offset-left.png||alt="lss-flowarm-left.png" height="300" width="300"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-offset-top.png||alt="lss-flowarm-top.png" height="300" width="300"]]
72 +[[image:lss-flowarm-offsets.jpg]]
78 78  
79 79  **LIMP**
80 80  
81 -Causes all servos to slowly go LIMP (i.e. lose torque), gradually loosing torque until hitting the ground. It's important to note that the software will not constantly query all servos for their position, and as such the virtual arm on screen will not update frequently if at all. If you want the virtual arm on screen to update as you move the real arm, use TEACH mode described below.
76 +Causes all servos to immediately go LIMP (i.e. lose torque). The arm will collapse. It's important to note that the software will not constantly query all servos for their position, and as such the virtual arm on screen will not update frequently if at all. If you want the virtual arm on screen to update as you move the real arm, use TEACH mode described below.
82 82  
83 83  **STOP**
84 84  
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123 123  
124 124  The left view is a representation of the arm, where the orange circles represent the location of each axis of rotation. You can move the arm in this view by clicking on and dragging the wrist rotation servo.
125 125  
126 -[[image:lss-flowarm-left.png||width="300"]]
121 +[[image:lss-flowarm-side-view.jpg]]
127 127  
128 128  **Top View**
129 129  
130 130  The top view shows the arm top down. You can move the arm within this view by clicking on and dragging the wrist rotation servo.
131 131  
132 -**[[image:lss-flowarm-top.png||width="300"]]**
127 +**[[image:lss-flowarm-top-view.jpg]]**
133 133  
134 -== Shortcuts ==
129 +=== Shortcuts ===
135 135  
136 136  **Base**: If you hold the SHIFT key while dragging with the mouse you can control base rotation.
137 137  
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151 151  
152 152  **Gripper**
153 153  
154 -Assuming the gripper has been properly calibrated, The number below represents the opening at the tip. Fully closed should correspond to 0 degrees. We added a feature where the servo stop when it feel a current raising, this allows the user to ask for a full close and have a good grip on the item picked.
149 +Assuming the gripper has been properly calibrated, The number below represents the opening at the tip. Fully closed should correspond to 0 degrees. In order to grasp an object, DO NOT have the servo rotate to a position which it cannot reach. In order to ensure the gripper servo does not go into error mode, the gripper should not exert much force on the object.
155 155  
156 -[[image:lss-flowarm-gripper-view.png||alt="lss-flowarm-gripper-view.jpg"]]
151 +1. Close the gripper to a position just slightly larger than the object
152 +1. Using the arrows, close the gripper until friction between the foam and the object prevent the object from falling out or moving.
153 +1. DO NOT apply too much pressure, or else the servo's current will spike and it will go into error mode and need to be reset.
154 +1. Use the last position as the "fully closed" position for the gripper for that object, in that specific orientation.
157 157  
156 +[[image:lss-flowarm-gripper-view.jpg]]
157 +
158 158  **Wrist**
159 159  
160 160  The wrist angle can be locked or unlocked. The field allows for user input (click the numbers) or fine adjustments using the arrows.
161 161  
162 -[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-view.png||alt="lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg"]]
162 +[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg]]
163 163  
164 164  **End Effector Position**
165 165  
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167 167  
168 168  When in keyboard mode, there is an overlay indicating which keys do what motion.
169 169  
170 -[[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.png||alt="lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg"]]
170 +[[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg]]
171 171  
172 172  == **Data Log** ==
173 173  
174 174  The optional Data log (normally hidden) can be toggled on or off and allows the user to see all commands being sent to and received from the smart servos. The data can be saved to a file in a Comma Separated Values (.csv) format.
175 175  
176 -[[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.png||alt="lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg"]]
176 +[[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg]]
177 177  
178 178  = Sequencer =
179 179  
180 -[[image:lss-flowarm-sequencer.png||alt="lss-flowarm-sequencer.jpg"]]
180 +[[image:lss-flowarm-sequencer.jpg]]
181 181  
182 182  LSS FlowArm has a powerful pattern sequencer component (normally found only in the full version of FlowBotics Studio) that is used to create reusable patterns within minutes, instead of hours or days.
183 183  
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295 295  
296 296  **Frame Inspector**
297 297  
298 -[[image:lss-flowarm-inspector-frame.png]]
299 299  
300 -If any adjustments are required on a particular joint (servo) this function allows you to manually change them. Click on the particular frame and the commands can be edited.
301 -
302 302  == Sequencer ==
303 303  
304 304  **Reverse Frames**
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334 334  
335 335  If another sequence is associated with that input, it will then play Playback Control. You can change the speed of playback by changing the speed multiplier. Click the up and down arrows to alter this. Normally a sequence plays to the end then stops. However, sometimes you want a sequence to repeat. You can toggle this by clicking the Loop button.
336 336  
337 -= Notifications =
338 -
339 -
340 -Safe Mode
341 -
342 -[[image:LSS-Error-SafeMode.gif||height="166" width="100"]]
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348 -
349 349  = Troubleshooting =
350 350  
351 351  If you encounter any bugs or issues when installing or using the LSS FlowArm application, please submit a new post on the Lynxmotion community sub-forum here: [[https:~~/~~/www.robotshop.com/community/forum/c/lynxmotion/electronics-software>>url:https://www.robotshop.com/community/forum/c/lynxmotion/electronics-software]]
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