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... ... @@ -80,48 +80,58 @@ 80 80 81 81 **COM** 82 82 83 - When the softwareisopened, a scan ofall of your computer's COM portsis doneautomatically anda list of all availableCOM ports will befound in the drop down menu, along with OFF (stop searching for a COM port), and AUTO (the application triestoautomatically find the correct COM port by sending a query command at the corresponding BAUD rate). Selectwhich 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).Ifyouhavealistofavailable COM portsandare unsurewhichisassociatedwiththeLSSAdapter, 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.83 +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. 84 84 85 -* 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. 86 -* If the red light is solid, then no correct COM port has been located. 87 -* If the green light is solid, the a COM port has been located. 85 +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). 88 88 87 +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. 88 + 89 +If the red light is solid, then no correct COM port has been located. 90 + 91 +If the green light is solid, the a COM port has been located. 92 + 89 89 **Window Size** 90 90 91 91 **[[image:lss-flowarm-size.jpg]]** 92 92 93 -A the top right of the window, there are three dark rectangles allowingyouto changetheapplication'swindow size.97 +A the top right of the window, there are three dark rectangles representing the window size. 94 94 95 -== Vi rtualArm==99 +== 2D Views & Grid == 96 96 97 -(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HArmConfiguration" %) 98 -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. 101 +== Arm Configuration == 99 99 100 - **SideView**103 +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. 101 101 102 -The left view isarepresentationof the arm,wheretheorange circlesrepresentthelocationofeach axisofrotation.Youcan movethearmin this view by clickingonand draggingthe wrist rotation servo.105 +The aesthetics of the arms will be changing for the final / release version of the LSS Flowarm software. 103 103 107 +**Side View** 108 + 104 104 [[image:lss-flowarm-side-view.jpg]] 105 105 111 +The left view is a representation {more to come| 112 + 106 106 **Top View** 107 107 108 -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. 109 - 110 110 **[[image:lss-flowarm-top-view.jpg]]** 111 111 117 +The top view shows the arm {more to come} 118 + 112 112 == Left Menu == 113 113 114 114 **Gripper** 115 115 116 -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.123 +Assuming the gripper has been properly calibrated, The number below represents the opening at the tip. Fully closed should correspond to 0 degrees. 117 117 125 +In order to grasp an object, DO NOT have the servo rotate to a position which it cannot reach. Plan in advance: 126 + 118 118 1. Close the gripper to a position just slightly larger than the object 119 119 1. Using the arrows, close the gripper until friction between the foam and the object prevent the object from falling out or moving. 120 -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.121 -1. Use the last position as the "fully closed" position for the gripper for that object , in that specific orientation.129 +1. DO NOT apply too much pressure, or else the servo's current will spike and it will go into error mode. 130 +1. Use the last position as the "fully closed" position for the gripper for that object. 122 122 123 123 [[image:lss-flowarm-gripper-view.jpg]] 124 124 134 + 125 125 **Wrist** 126 126 127 127 The wrist angle can be locked or unlocked. The field allows for user input (click the numbers) or fine adjustments using the arrows. ... ... @@ -130,21 +130,21 @@ 130 130 131 131 **End Effector Position** 132 132 133 -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. 134 - 135 135 [[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg]] 136 136 137 - ==**DataLog**==145 +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. 138 138 139 - The optionalDatalogcan 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.147 +Data Log 140 140 141 141 [[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg]] 142 142 151 +The console will be used as a serial command interface to manually send commands to the bus. 152 + 143 143 == Sequencer == 144 144 145 145 [[image:lss-flowarm-sequencer.jpg]] 146 146 147 -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: 157 +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: 148 148 149 149 (% style="width:1303px" %) 150 150 |(% 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 ... ... @@ -159,14 +159,12 @@ 159 159 160 160 [[image:lss-flowarm-keyboard-liveupdate.jpg]] 161 161 162 - Justabove the sequencer, you can finda the following:172 += Downloads = 163 163 164 - Keyboard:{Moretoe}174 +Download LSS Flowarm 3.0.8.12 [[here>>http://www.lynxmotion.com/tools/LSS%20FlowArm%20BETA%20(3.0.8.12).rar]]. 165 165 166 - Live Update:{Moreto come}176 +Password: beta 167 167 168 - =Troubleshooting=178 +BETA: Note that information described here is subject to change, and is available for BETA testers. 169 169 170 -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]] 171 - 172 172 {Work in progress}