Changes for page FlowArm LSS

Last modified by Eric Nantel on 2024/07/03 09:39

From version < 62.1 >
edited by Eric Nantel
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To version < 59.1 >
edited by Coleman Benson
on 2019/09/18 12:30
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1 1  [[image:LSS-FlowArm.png||width="350"]]
2 2  
3 -[[image:lynxmotion-wiki-[email protected]||alt="wiki-download.png"]]
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4 4  
5 5  **Page Contents**
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131 131  
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 -
175 175  [[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg]]
176 176  
177 177  == **Data Log** ==
178 178  
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.
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.
180 180  
181 181  [[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg]]
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190 190  |(% 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
191 191  |(% 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.
192 192  |(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-patterns.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Sequence Management|(% style="width:758px" %)(((
193 -Add, remove, duplicate, save, load and clear all patterns.
191 +Add, remove, copy, save, load and clear all patterns.
194 194  )))
195 195  |(% 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.
196 196  |(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-copy-paste.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Copy / Paste Frame|(% style="width:758px" %)Copy and paste a frame
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
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" %)
199 199  |(% 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.
200 200  |(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-play.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Sequence Playback|(% style="width:758px" %)Restart sequence, play or stop
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213 213  
214 214  [[image:lss-flowarm-patterns.jpg]]
215 215  
216 -**Add a Sequence**
214 +**Add Sequence**
217 217  
218 218  To add a sequence click the add button. A new sequence will appear in the list and its name will open for editing.
219 219  
220 -**Remove a Sequence**
218 +**Remove Sequence**
221 221  
222 222  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.
223 223  
224 -**Duplicate a Sequence**
222 +**Duplicate Sequence**
225 225  
226 226  If you want to make a new sequence based on an existing one then you can duplicate it.
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236 236  The sequences in the file will be added to the list. They do not replace the sequence list. Also it doesn't
237 237  matter how many sequences the file contains, all of them will be imported.
238 238  
239 -**Clear All Sequences**
237 +**Clear All**
240 240  
241 241  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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253 253  
254 254  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.
255 255  
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 -
260 260  **Deleting Frames**
261 261  
262 262  To delete a sequence or frame from a sequence, click the Delete button.
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267 267  
268 268  **Timeline Locking**
269 269  
270 -[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]
271 -
272 272  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.
273 273  
274 274  **Moving and Resizing**
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276 276  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
277 277  the right of the selected frame will be moved so that the time interval between the selected frame and the next one is maintained.
278 278  
271 +**Recording to a Frame**
272 +
273 +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.
274 +
279 279  **Auto Record**
280 280  
281 281  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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