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1 1  {{lightbox image="LSS-FlowArm.png" width="400"/}}
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3 -[[[[image:[email protected]]]>>attach:lss_flowarm.zip]]
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4 4  
5 5  **Page Contents**
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8 8  
9 9  = Description =
10 10  
11 -The LSS FlowArm application is intended to allow easy control of the standard Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set (SES) V2 robotic arms. Either the four degree of freedom (4DoF) or three degree of freedom (3DoF) arm is selected and the graphical interface shows multiple views of the arm which can be controlled via drag and drop, as well as by manually inputting coordinates. The full-featured built-in sequencer allows you create sequences which moves the arm automatically from one position ("frame") to the next. Make use of the "teach mode" to position the arm where you want and record frames which can be modified and played back. Associating each pattern with input keys means you can easily play back and test multiple sequences.
11 +The LSS FlowArm application is intended to allow easy control of the standard Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set (S.E.S.) v2 articulated robotic arm. The graphical interface shows multiple views of the arm which can be controlled via drag and drop, as well as by manually inputting coordinates. The full-featured built-in sequencer allows you create sequences which have the arm move automatically from one position ("frame") to the next. Make use of the "teach mode" to position the arm where you want and record frames which can be modified and played back. Associating each pattern with input keys means you can easily play back and test multiple sequences.
12 12  
13 13  FlowBotics Studio was used to create this app and includes hundreds of built-in components that allow you to interface your PC to many standard computer peripherals and robotics components, and you can quickly design new components for new hardware. Easily create new projects with custom GUI screens, knobs, buttons, switches, etc. that will run live from within FlowBotics Studio without needing to wait for compilation, or export as stand-alone executable files. FlowBotics Studio includes a powerful graphics engine that allows you to make custom graphical objects by using standard bitmaps or by drawing your own shapes on the screen. Using this system, you can build entirely custom interfaces like this one for your projects and integrate photographs, drawings, and graphs.
14 14  
15 15  = Features =
16 16  
17 -* Graphical interface for the Lynxmotion SES V2 3DoF and 4DoF robot arms
17 +* Graphical interface for the Lynxmotion SES V2 articulated robot arm
18 18  * Full featured sequencer allows recording and playback of many sequences via keyboard input
19 19  * Teach mode allows the user to move the arm and have the virtual arm follow
20 20  * Position the arm using rectangular or cylindrical coordinates, virtual joysticks or mouse drag
21 21  * Application can be modified via FlowBotics Studio
22 22  * Optional data log shows what commands are sent and received and can be saved as a .csv file.
23 -* LSS FlowArm is intended only for the Windows 7 operating system or higher.
23 +* LSS FlowArm is intended only for Windows operating systems 7 or higher.
24 24  
25 25  = Initial Setup =
26 26  
27 -In order to understand the features, functionality and nuances of the Lynxmotion smart servos, it is suggested to read through the [[doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.WebHome]] section of the wiki. Before assembling the arm, each of the IDs assigned to the servos must correspond with what is needed in the software.
27 +In order to understand the features, functionality and nuances of the Lynxmotion smart servos, it is suggested to read through the [[doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.WebHome]] section of the wiki.
28 28  
29 +Before assembling the arm, each of the IDs assigned to the servos must correspond with what is needed in the software.
30 +
29 29  (% style="width:700px" %)
30 -|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 3 DoF Arm **|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 4 DoF Arm**|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 5DoF Arm**
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32 -|Gripper servo ID already assigned via LSS-2IO| |
32 +|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 4 DoF Arm **|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 3 DoF Arm **
33 +|{{lightbox image="https://www.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v2-robots/ses-v2-arms/lss-4dof-arm/4dof-arm-quickstart/4dof-servo-setup/WebHome/SESV2-LSS-ARTICULATED-ARM-IDS.PNG" width="350"/}}|{{lightbox image="https://www.robotshop.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v2-robots/ses-v2-arms/lss-3-dof-arm/3dof-arm-quickstart/3dof-servo-setup/WebHome/LSS-3DOF-IDS.PNG?=" width="350"/}}
33 33  
34 34  To do so, the [[LSS Configuration Software>>doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.WebHome]] is used. Follow the procedure outlined here: [[doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.lss-config-configure-ids.WebHome]]
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37 37  * Servos have been assembled in correct orientation (as per assembly manual)
38 38  * Servo offsets have been updated if necessary (see procedure below).
39 39  
40 -(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
41 -Complete the Setup:
41 +== Connecting via USB ==
42 42  
43 -* [[doc:.lss-flowarm-setup.WebHome]]
43 +The simplest way to connect is directly using the [[LSS-Adapter>>doc:servo-erector-set-system.ses-electronics.ses-modules.lss-adapter-board.WebHome]] (or any RS232 to USB interface). Here are the steps you need to follow in order to set this up. Follow the steps below:
44 44  
45 -= Interface =
45 +1. Connect the USB cable to the LSS Adapter board on your robot
46 +1. Plug the USB connector into the PC
47 +1. Connect your LSS to the LSS-Adapter with the Lynxmotion cable
48 +1. Connect the power to the LSS Adapter via the yellow XT60 plug
49 +1. Power on the robot (On/Off switch)
50 +1. Start the LSS FlowArm software
51 +1. Select the appropriate COM port from the drop-down list & the baudrate (115200)
52 +1. The software sends a query to servo ID1 and once a reply is received, it determines connection has been established.
46 46  
47 -[[image:lss-flowarm-size.jpg]]
54 +== Connecting via Bluetooth ==
48 48  
49 -A the top right of the window, there are three dark rectangles allowing you to change the application's window size.
56 +If you have purchased a Bluetooth module which is in XBee format, ensure to have the right baudrate on your bluetooth adapter, the default is 115 200 for the LSS.
50 50  
58 += Interface =
59 +
60 +Following are informations regarding the user interface of LSS FlowArm.
61 +
51 51  == Header ==
52 52  
53 53  [[image:lss-flowarm-header.png||alt="lss-flowarm-header"]]
54 54  
55 -=== ARM TYPE ===
66 +=== Emergency stop ===
56 56  
57 -This drop-down allows you to select either the 3DoF or 4DoF robotic arm. The 3DoF is selected by default.
68 +At any given time you can click this button to stop the arm. This will send a "LIMP" command directly to all servos.
58 58  
59 -=== STORE OFFSETS ===
70 +=== Store offsets (calibration) ===
60 60  
61 -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. This setup only need to be done once when first setting up the arm.
72 +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. This setup only need to be done once when first setting up the arm.
62 62  
63 63  * Base servo aligned with the x axis
64 64  * Shoulder to elbow along z axis (straight up)
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66 66  * Wrist servo along R axis (parallel to elbow to wrist)
67 67  * Gripper servo closed
68 68  
69 -|(% colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)**4 DoF**|(% colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)**3 DoF **
70 -|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-offset-left.png||alt="lss-flowarm-left.png" width="200"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-offset-top.png||alt="lss-flowarm-top.png" width="200"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-offset-left-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-left-3dof.png" width="200"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-top-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-left-3dof.png" width="200"]]
80 +|(% colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)**LSS - 4 DoF Arm **|(% colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)**LSS - 3 DoF Arm **
81 +|(% 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"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-offset-left-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-left-3dof.png" width="300"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-top-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-left-3dof.png" height="300" width="300"]]
71 71  
72 -=== LIMP ===
83 +=== Limp ===
73 73  
74 -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.
85 +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.
75 75  
76 -=== HALT & HOLD ===
87 +=== Halt & hold ===
77 77  
78 78  Causes all servos to immediately stop their motion and hold their position.
79 79  
80 -=== TEACH ===
91 +=== Teach ===
81 81  
82 82  Teach mode allows a user to physically move the arm and have the virtual arm on screen follow. This is used primarily to manually add frames to sequences, determine the optimal closed position for the gripper etc. In order to ensure the arm does not collapse, pressing the TEACH button will start a 5 second countdown during which the arm will slowly lose torque (angular force) until all servos are limp. When in teach mode, an orange outline appears over all on-screen fields which would cause a conflict and therefore cannot be used.
83 83  
84 -CAREFUL: Do not move the servos or the arm too quickly. We suggest holding the gripper servo to move the arm. In the case of the 4DoF arm, temporarily remove the arm's aesthetic plastic shell.
95 +CAREFUL: Do not move the servos or the arm too quickly. We suggest holding the gripper servo to move the arm, or temporarily removing the arm's aesthetic shell.
85 85  
86 86  Once the arm is limp, it can be moved physically, and the application will regularly send position query commands to all of the servos and update the virtual arm on screen to match the servo's responses. Use the sequencer to record each position (frame) while in teach mode. For more information on the sequencer, refer to the sequencer section below.
87 87  
88 -=== EMERGENCY STOP ===
99 +=== Grid / units ===
89 89  
90 -At any given time you can click this button to stop the arm. This will send a "LIMP" command directly to all servos.
101 +Grid spacing can be toggled between Metric or Imperial. Options include 2cm, 3cm, 5cm and 1in, 2in and 3in.
91 91  
92 -=== GRID ===
103 +=== Baud ===
93 93  
94 -Grid spacing can be toggled between Metric (centimeters) or Imperial (inches). Options include 2cm, 3cm, 5cm and 1in, 2in and 3in.
95 -
96 -=== BAUD ===
97 -
98 98  The default (and suggested) baud rate is 115200, which is the baud rate at which the servos are shipped. Should a user have changed the baud rate on the servos, it can be selected using the drop down. Note that the baud rate must be configured to the same value for all servos in order to work.
99 99  
100 100  === COM ===
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105 105  * If the red light is solid, then no correct COM port has been located.
106 106  * If the green light is solid, the a COM port has been located.
107 107  
108 -= Views =
115 +=== Window size ===
109 109  
117 +[[image:lss-flowarm-size.jpg]]
118 +
119 +A the top right of the window, there are three dark rectangles allowing you to change the application's window size.
120 +
121 +== Simulator ==
122 +
123 +(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HArmConfiguration" %)
124 +The arm shown on screen is based on the assembly guide. The aesthetics of the arms will be changing for the next release version of the LSS Flowarm software.
125 +
110 110  === Side view ===
111 111  
112 112  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 anywhere in that side view screen.
113 113  
114 -Keyboard shortcuts in the side view include (W, A, S, D):
130 +Keyboard shortcuts: (W, A, S, D)
115 115  
116 -**W**, **S**: Up & down
132 +W, S: Up & down
117 117  
118 -**A**, **D**: Left & right (closer / farther from base)
134 +A, D: Left & right (closer / farther from base)
119 119  
120 120  (% style="width:700px" %)
121 -|(% style="text-align:center" %)**4 DoF**|(% style="text-align:center" %)**3 DoF**
137 +|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 4 DoF Arm **|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 3 DoF Arm **
122 122  |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-left.png||width="300"]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-left-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-left.png" width="300"]]
123 123  
124 124  === Top view ===
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135 135  |(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 4 DoF Arm **|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 3 DoF Arm **
136 136  |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-top.png||width="300"]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-top-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-top.png" width="300"]]
137 137  
154 +
138 138  == Shortcuts ==
139 139  
140 140  **Base**: If you hold the SHIFT key while dragging with the mouse you can control base rotation.
141 141  
142 -**Wrist Tilt**: You can tilt the hand by right-clicking and dragging the mouse up and down.
159 +**Wrist Tilt**: You can tilt the hand by right-clicking and fragging the mouse up and down.
143 143  
144 144  **Gripper:** By holding the CTRL key whilst right-clicking and dragging you can open and close the gripper
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155 155  
156 156  === Gripper ===
157 157  
158 -Assuming the gripper has been properly calibrated, The number below represents the opening at the tip. Fully closed should correspond to 0 degrees. Because the 4DoF uses a smart servo, it includes the 'CH' modifier command which causes the servo to stop when it detects a specific current. This allows the user to send a "close" command and the servo will automatically stop when a specific force is applied to the object. The 3DoF uses an RC servo which does not have this feature, so be sure to set the appropriate position when grasping an object.
175 +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.
159 159  
160 160  (% style="width:700px" %)
161 -|(% style="text-align:center" %)**4 DoF**|(% style="text-align:center" %)**3 DoF **
178 +|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 4 DoF Arm **|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 3 DoF Arm **
162 162  |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-gripper-view.png||alt="lss-flowarm-gripper-view.jpg"]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-gripper-view-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-gripper-view.jpg"]]
163 163  
181 +
164 164  === Wrist ===
165 165  
166 -The wrist angle can be locked or unlocked. The input field on the 4 DoF allows for decimal input (click the numbers) or fine adjustments using the arrows. The 3DoF does not have wrist articulation, but since the bracket can be installed horizontally or vertically, clicking this will change the orientation of the gripper.
184 +The wrist angle can be locked or unlocked. The field allows for user input (click the numbers) or fine adjustments using the arrows.
167 167  
168 -|(% colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)**4 DoF**|(% colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)**3 DoF**
169 -|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-view.png||alt="lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-angle-view.png||alt="lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-view-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg"]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-angle-view-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg"]]
186 +(% style="width:700px" %)
187 +|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 4 DoF Arm **|(% style="text-align:center" %)**LSS - 3 DoF Arm **
188 +|(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-view.png||alt="lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg"]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-view-3dof.png||alt="lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg"]]
170 170  
171 -=== End Effector Position ===
172 172  
173 -The position of the end effector can be controlled either by manually entering the information for R (radius), or the Cartesian x, y, z coordinates, or using the arrows. When in keyboard mode, there is an overlay indicating which keys do what motion.
191 +=== End effector position ===
174 174  
193 +The position of the end effector can be controlled either by manually entering the information for R (radius), or the Cartesian x, y, z coordinates, or using the arrows.
194 +
195 +When in keyboard mode, there is an overlay indicating which keys do what motion.
196 +
175 175  [[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.png||alt="lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg"]]
176 176  
177 177  == Data Log ==
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202 202  
203 203  === Sequences ===
204 204  
205 -The sequencer allows you to make your robot move over time by transitioning from one position to another. Each transition is called a "frame" and a sequence of frames is called a "sequence". You can create and save as many sequences as you like. Sequences can be played back manually or using the keyboard inputs mentioned below.
227 +The sequencer allows you to make your robot move over time by transitioning from one position to another. Each transition we call a frame and a sequence of frames we call a sequence. You can create as many sequences as you like. You can play sequences back manually or using the keyboard inputs mentioned below. This section describes the sequence management functions of the Sequencer.
206 206  
207 207  === Sequence List ===
208 208  
209 209  [[image:lss-flowarm-pattern-list.jpg]]
210 210  
211 -If you click on the drop-down arrow on the right-hand you'll see a list of available sequences that have been created. Selecting one opens that sequence. You can also scroll through the list one-by-one using the up and down arrow buttons. Clicking on the name of a sequence to change it by typing in the box then pressing the Enter / Return key or clicking away.
233 +The sequence list is the first control on the sequencer. If you click on the arrow on the right-hand edge you'll see a list of the sequences that have been created and by selecting one you can move to that sequence. You can also scroll through the list one-by-one using the up and down arrow buttons. Clicking on the name of a sequence will allow you to change this. Simply type in the box then press the Return key or click away.
212 212  
213 213  == Sequence Management ==
214 214  
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216 216  
217 217  === Add a Sequence ===
218 218  
219 -To add a sequence click the plus (+) button. A new sequence will appear in the list and its name will open for editing.
241 +To add a sequence click the add button. A new sequence will appear in the list and its name will open for editing.
220 220  
221 221  === Remove a Sequence ===
222 222  
223 -Click the remove sequence button (-) to delete the currently selected sequence from the list. This action is irreversible so you will be asked for confirmation.
245 +Click the remove sequence button to delete the currently selected sequence from the list. This action is irreversible so you will be asked for confirmation.
224 224  
225 225  === Duplicate a Sequence ===
226 226  
227 -If you want to make a new sequence based on an existing one then you can duplicate it using the icon with superimposed squares.
249 +If you want to make a new sequence based on an existing one then you can duplicate it.
228 228  
229 229  === Saving Sequences ===
230 230  
231 231  IMPORTANT: If you want to keep any sequences you create then you must export them otherwise they will be lost when you return to the project browser. 
232 -To save a sequence click the export button (Save icon). You can choose whether to export all sequences or just the one currently selected. Sequences are saved to files so you'll need to pick a filename and folder to save to. If a sequence uses sub-sequences these will be saved even if you choose only to save the selected sequence.
254 +To do this click the export button. You can choose whether to export all your sequences or just the currently selected one. Sequences are saved to files so you'll need to pick a filename and folder to save to. If a sequence uses sub sequences these will be saved even if you choose only to save the selected sequence.
233 233  
234 234  === Loading Sequences ===
235 235  
236 -If you have saved sequences that you want to restore then click the Import button (open folder icon). You will be asked to choose a previously saved sequence file. The sequences in the file will be added to the list. They do not replace the sequence list. Also it doesn't matter how many sequences the file contains, all of them will be imported.
258 +If you have saved sequences that you want to restore then click the Import button. You will be asked to choose a previously saved sequence file.
259 +The sequences in the file will be added to the list. They do not replace the sequence list. Also it doesn't
260 +matter how many sequences the file contains, all of them will be imported.
237 237  
238 238  === Clear All Sequences ===
239 239  
240 -If you want to start from scratch you can clear all the sequences from the list using the clear all button (multiple squares and X).
264 +If you want to start from scratch you can clear all the sequences from the list using the clear all button.
241 241  
242 242  == Frames ==
243 243  
244 244  [[image:lss-flowarm-frame.jpg]]
245 245  
246 -Knowing how to manage sequences will now allow you to create one. As indicated earlier a sequence is made up of frames. A frame represents a transition between robot states over time. In addition to frames, you can also add other sequences to a sequence. This allows quite complex series of movements to be built up very quickly and easily.
270 +We now know how to manage sequences now lets see how you build one. As we said earlier a sequence is made up of frames. A frame represents a transition between robot states over time.
271 +In addition to frames, you can also add other sequences to a sequence. This allows quite complex series of movements to be built up very quickly and easily.
247 247  
248 248  [[image:lss-flowarm-frames.jpg]]
249 249  
250 250  === Adding Frames ===
251 251  
252 -To add a frame click the Add (+) button. A new frame will be added at the end of the sequence. The duration of the frame will be whatever the last frame duration was. The frame will record whatever position the robot is currently set to. You can add a sub sequence to the sequence by clicking the arrow to the right of the Add button. A drop list of the available sequences will appear. Select one and it will be added to the end of the sequence.
277 +To add a frame click the Add button. A new frame will be added at the end of the sequence. The duration of the frame will be whatever the last frame duration was. The frame will record whatever position the robot is currently set to. You can add a sub sequence to the sequence by clicking the arrow to the right of the Add button. A drop list of the available sequences will appear. Select one and it will be added to the end of the sequence.
253 253  
254 254  === Recording to a Frame ===
255 255  
256 -When you add a frame it will record the state that the robot is currently in. If you want to change this state first select the frame by clicking on it. Next move the robot to the position you want to record. When you're happy press the record button (circle with red dot). The frame will flash to indicate that it has been updated.
281 +When you add a frame it will record the state that the robot is currently in. If you want to change this state first select the frame by clicking on it. Next move the robot to the position you want to record. When you're happy press the record button. The frame will flash to indicate that it has been updated.
257 257  
258 258  === Deleting Frames ===
259 259  
260 -To delete a sequence or frame from a sequence, click the Delete button (X).
285 +To delete a sequence or frame from a sequence, click the Delete button.
261 261  
262 262  === Naming Frames ===
263 263  
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265 265  
266 266  === Timeline Locking ===
267 267  
268 -[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg||height="20" width="21"]]
293 +[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]
269 269  
270 270  The timeline is locked by default. This means that frames will automatically run from one to the next – you cannot create space in between. Moving a frame past another one will move it along the order in the timeline. If the timeline is unlocked then you can move frames independently of each other and also create gaps of time in between.
271 271  
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328 328  
329 329  [[image:lss-flowarm-decision-frame.jpg]]
330 330  
331 -At the end of every sequence there is a permanent frame called the "decision frame" (it is orange for easy identification). Click on the top part (orange) to change the last action of the sequence. There are 3 options:
356 +At the end of every sequence there is a permanent frame called the decision frame (it is orange for easy identification). Click on the top part (orange) to change the last action of the sequence. There are 3 options:
332 332  
333 333  * STOP: once the sequence is completed, nothing else will happen
334 334  * LOOP: once the sequence is completed, it will repeat a set amount of time
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339 339  = Notifications =
340 340  
341 341  (% style="width:1037px" %)
342 -|(% style="text-align:center; width:450px" %)**Displayed Error**|(% style="text-align:center; width:100px" %)**LED Status**|(% style="text-align:center" %)**Information**
367 +|(% style="text-align:center; width:450px" %)**Displayed Error**|(% style="text-align:center; width:100px" %)**LED Status**|(% style="text-align:center" %)**Informations**
343 343  |{{lightbox image="lss-flowarm-notification-limp.png"/}}|(% colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)(((
344 344  [[image:LSS-UserColor.png||alt="LSS-Error-SafeMode.gif"]]
345 345  
346 346  User Defined
347 -)))|User clicked on the "LIMP" button or FlowArm noticed an error and put the arm "LIMP" by itself.
372 +)))|User clicked on the "LIMP" button or FlowArm noticed an error and put the arm in "LIMP" by himself.
348 348  |{{lightbox image="lss-flowarm-notification-firmware.png"/}}|(((
349 -Old firmware version which is not compatible (SERVO 1 in this example).
374 +FlowArm noticed an earlier firmware version which is not compatible (SERVO 1 in this example).
350 350  
351 -* Use the LSS-Config software to update the servo's firmware
376 +* As suggested, use the LSS-Config software to update the servo(s)
352 352  )))
353 353  |{{lightbox image="lss-flowarm-notification-current.png"/}}|(% colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)(((
354 354  [[image:LSS-Error-SafeMode.gif]]
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355 355  
356 356  Red Flashing
357 357  )))|(((
358 -Over-current error on the specified servo (SERVO 4 in this example)
383 +FlowArm noticed a high current error on the specified servo (SERVO 4 in this example)
359 359  
360 360  * Verify that noting is in the way of the servo that can block it's movement.
361 361  * Try to "RELEASE SERVOS" which will "RESET" the servo(s) in error.
362 362  )))
363 363  |{{lightbox image="lss-flowarm-notification-temperature.png"/}}|(((
364 -Over-temperature error on the specified servo (SERVO 5 in this example).
389 +FlowArm noticed a high temperature error on the specified servo (SERVO 5 in this example).
365 365  
366 366  * Let it cool down for a minute.
367 367  * Try to "RELEASE SERVOS" which will "RESET" the servo(s) in error.
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369 369  
370 370  = Troubleshooting =
371 371  
372 -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:~~/~~/community.robotshop.com/forum/c/lynxmotion/electronics-software>>url:https://community.robotshop.com/forum/c/lynxmotion/electronics-software]]
373 -
374 -= FlowBotics File =
375 -
376 -The .fsp file below can be imported into FlowBotics Studio to see how the interface was created. FlowBotics Studio allows you to make changes to the file, but you will not be able to create a new executable and need to run the modified program within FlowBotics.
377 -
378 -[[LSS FlowBotics 3.0.60>>attach:LSS FlowArm - 3.0.8.60.zip]]
397 +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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