Changes for page FlowArm LSS

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  **COM**
--This field selects which of your computer's COM ports is connected to the LSS Adapter, which is provided with the standard SES v2 articulated robot arm. Be sure to select the appropriate COM port to which the LSS adapter is connected. If you are unsure, go to Device Manager in Windows, and view the list of USB devices connected. The LSS Adapter uses an FTDI USB to serial chip.
++When the software is opened, a scan of all of your computer's COM ports is done automatically and a list of all available COM ports will be found in the drop down menu, along with OFF (stop searching for a COM port), and AUTO (the application tries to automatically find the correct COM port by sending a query command at the corresponding BAUD rate). Select which of your computer's COM ports is connected to the [[LSS Adapter>>doc:servo-erector-set-system.ses-electronics.ses-modules.lss-adapter-board.WebHome]] (which is provided with the standard SES v2 articulated robot arm). If you have a list of available COM ports and are unsure which is associated with the LSS Adapter, go to Device Manager in Windows, and view the list of USB devices connected. The LSS Adapter uses an FTDI USB to serial chip. Alternatively, simply unplug the USB from the arm and see which of the COM ports disappears from the list.
--When the software is opened, a scan of all COM ports is done automatically and list of all available COM ports will be found in the drop down menu, along with OFF (stop searching for a COM port), and AUTO (the application tries to automatically find the correct COM port by sending a query command at the corresponding BAUD rate).
++* If the red and green lights next to the field are flashing, the correct COM port has not yet been found, and the user may need to manually select the correct COM port.
++* If the red light is solid, then no correct COM port has been located.
++* If the green light is solid, the a COM port has been located.
--If the red and green lights next to the field are flashing, the correct COM port has not yet been found, and the user may need to manually select the correct CIM port.
--
--If the red light is solid, then no correct COM port has been located.
--
--If the green light is solid, the a COM port has been located.
--
  **Window Size**
  **[[image:lss-flowarm-size.jpg]]**
--A the top right of the window, there are three dark rectangles representing the window size.
++A the top right of the window, there are three dark rectangles allowing you to change the application's window size.
--== 2D Views & Grid ==
++== Virtual Arm ==
--== Arm Configuration ==
++(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HArmConfiguration" %)
++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.
--The arm shown on screen is based on the assembly guide. BETA testers have been encouraged to use the 3:1 gear ratio in the shoulder and as such should have toggled switch 1 in the header.
--
--The aesthetics of the arms will be changing for the final / release version of the LSS Flowarm software.
--
  **Side View**
++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.
++
  [[image:lss-flowarm-side-view.jpg]]
--The left view is a representation {more to come|
--
  **Top View**
++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.
++
  **[[image:lss-flowarm-top-view.jpg]]**
--The top view shows the arm {more to come}
--
  == Left Menu ==
  **Gripper**
--Assuming the gripper has been properly calibrated, The number below represents the opening at the tip. Fully closed should correspond to 0 degrees.
++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.
--In order to grasp an object, DO NOT have the servo rotate to a position which it cannot reach. Plan in advance:
--
 . Close the gripper to a position just slightly larger than the object
 . Using the arrows, close the gripper until friction between the foam and the object prevent the object from falling out or moving.
--1. DO NOT apply too much pressure, or else the servo's current will spike and it will go into error mode.
--1. Use the last position as the "fully closed" position for the gripper for that object.
++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.
++1. Use the last position as the "fully closed" position for the gripper for that object, in that specific orientation.
  [[image:lss-flowarm-gripper-view.jpg]]
--
  **Wrist**
  The wrist angle can be locked or unlocked. The field allows for user input (click the numbers) or fine adjustments using the arrows.
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  **End Effector Position**
++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.
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  [[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg]]
--The position of the end effector can be controlled either by manually entering the information for R (radius), or x,y,z coordinate, or using the arrows.
++== **Data Log** ==
--Data Log
++The optional Data log 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.
  [[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg]]
--The console will be used as a serial command interface to manually send commands to the bus.
--
  == Sequencer ==
  [[image:lss-flowarm-sequencer.jpg]]
--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. The sequencer also allows you to vary the speed of playback of a routine. From left to right:
++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. From left to right:
  (% style="width:1303px" %)
  |(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-association.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Keyboard Association|(% style="width:758px" %)Patterns can be associated to keyboard keys F1 to F12, and keys E, F, G, and H
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  [[image:lss-flowarm-keyboard-liveupdate.jpg]]
--= Downloads =
++Just above the sequencer, you can find the following:
--Download LSS Flowarm 3.0.8.12 [[here>>http://www.lynxmotion.com/tools/LSS%20FlowArm%20BETA%20(3.0.8.12).rar]].
++Keyboard: {More to come}
--Password: beta
++Live Update:{More to come}
--BETA: Note that information described here is subject to change, and is available for BETA testers.
++= Troubleshooting =
++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]]
++
  {Work in progress}

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