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132	132	**[[image:lss-flowarm-top-view.jpg]]**
133	133
134		-== Shortcuts ==
	134	+=== 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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170	170
171	171	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.
172	172
	173	+When in keyboard mode, there is an overlay indicating which keys do what motion.
	174	+
173	173	[[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg]]
174	174
175	175	== **Data Log** ==
176	176
177		-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.
	179	+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.
178	178
179	179	[[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg]]
180	180
181		-== Sequencer ==
	183	+= Sequencer =
182	182
183	183	[[image:lss-flowarm-sequencer.jpg]]
184	184
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188	188	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-association.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Assign Input|(% style="width:758px" %)Patterns can be associated to keyboard keys F1 to F12, and keys E, F, G, and H
189	189	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-pattern-list.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Sequence List|(% style="width:758px" %)The sequence list is the first control on the sequencer.
190	190	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-patterns.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Sequence Management|(% style="width:758px" %)(((
191		-Add, remove, copy, save, load and clear all patterns.
	193	+Add, remove, duplicate, save, load and clear all patterns.
192	192	)))
193	193	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-frames.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Frame Options|(% style="width:758px" %)Adding a frame adds a blank frame to the list. The drop-down list gives "useful" pre-made frames. Recording a frame copies the arm's current on-screen position. The X removes a selected frame.
194	194	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-copy-paste.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Copy / Paste Frame|(% style="width:758px" %)Copy and paste a frame
195		-|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-settings.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Settings|(% style="width:758px" %)Useful features include: Toggle pause before frame; Remove gaps between frames; Reverse frames
196		-|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Lock |(% style="width:758px" %)
	197	+|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-settings.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Operations / Settings|(% style="width:758px" %)Useful features include: Toggle pause before frame; Remove gaps between frames; Reverse frames
	198	+|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Lock |(% style="width:758px" %)Timeline locking
197	197	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-loop.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Repeat / Loop Pattern|(% style="width:758px" %)Play once or loop; Set the playback speed using the up and down arrows.
198	198	|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-play.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Sequence Playback|(% style="width:758px" %)Restart sequence, play or stop
199	199
200	200	**Sequences**
	203	+
201	201	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.
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203	203	**Sequence List**
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210	210
211	211	[[image:lss-flowarm-patterns.jpg]]
212	212
213		-**Add Sequence**
	216	+**Add a Sequence**
214	214
215	215	To add a sequence click the add button. A new sequence will appear in the list and its name will open for editing.
216		-Remove Sequence: 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.
217	217
218		-**Duplicate Sequence**
	220	+**Remove a Sequence**
219	219
	222	+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.
	223	+
	224	+**Duplicate a Sequence**
	225	+
220	220	If you want to make a new sequence based on an existing one then you can duplicate it.
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222	222	**Saving Sequences**
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230	230	The sequences in the file will be added to the list. They do not replace the sequence list. Also it doesn't
231	231	matter how many sequences the file contains, all of them will be imported.
232	232
233		-**Clear All**
	239	+**Clear All Sequences**
234	234
235	235	If you want to start from scratch you can clear all the sequences from the list using the clear all button.
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248	248	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.
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	256	+**Recording to a Frame**
	257	+
	258	+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.
	259	+
250	250	**Deleting Frames**
251	251
252	252	To delete a sequence or frame from a sequence, click the Delete button.
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257	257
258	258	**Timeline Locking**
259	259
	270	+[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]
	271	+
260	260	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.
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262	262	**Moving and Resizing**
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264	264	To move a frame on the timeline, simply click on it and drag it to the time you want it to start. The start time will be displayed as you drag. How frames move relative to each other is determined by whether the timeline is locked (see previous section). To resize a frame grab the right-hand edge and drag it. When moving or resizing the mouse snaps to the nearest unit on the timeline. If you hold SHIFT while moving or resizing no snap will be applied. When the timeline is unlocked then if you hold CTRL while dragging or resizing a frame all frames to
265	265	the right of the selected frame will be moved so that the time interval between the selected frame and the next one is maintained.
266	266
267		-**Recording to a Frame**
268		-
269		-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.
270		-
271	271	**Auto Record**
272	272
273	273	If you want changes you make to be automatically recorded you can lock the record button in place by double-clicking on it. Now whenever you change the robot position the currently elected frame will be updated. The record button will light up to show that auto record is on. To switch auto record off, double-click on the record button again.
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290	290	If the timeline is unlocked then you can instantly remove all the gaps between frames and push them up against each other by clicking the Operations button and choosing Remove Gaps Between Frames from the menu.
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292		-== SEQUENCER ==
	300	+== Sequencer ==
293	293
294	294	**Reverse Frames**
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315	315	**Decision Frame**
316	316
317		-At the end of every sequence there is a permanent frame called the decision frame (it is orange for easy identification):
318		-Click on the top part (orange) to change the last action of the sequence. There are 3 options:
319		-• STOP: once the sequence is completed, nothing else will happen
320		-• LOOP: once the sequence is completed, it will repeat a set amount of time
321		-• GOTO: once the sequence is completed, it will trigger the input selected
322		-If another sequence is associated with that input, it will then play Playback Control
323		-You can change the speed of playback by changing the speed multiplier. Click the up and down arrows to alter this.
324		-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.
	325	+**[[image:lss-flowarm-decision-frame.jpg]]**
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	327	+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:
	328	+
	329	+* STOP: once the sequence is completed, nothing else will happen
	330	+* LOOP: once the sequence is completed, it will repeat a set amount of time
	331	+* GOTO: once the sequence is completed, it will trigger the input selected
	332	+
	333	+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.
	334	+
326	326	= Troubleshooting =
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328	328	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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