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3 -[[image:lynxmotion-wiki-attachments.WebHome@ComingSoon.jpg||alt="wiki-download.png"]]
3 +[[[[image:lynxmotion-wiki-attachments.WebHome@DownloadNow.png]]>>https://www.lynxmotion.com/tools/LSS_FlowArm.zip]]
4 4  
5 5  **Page Contents**
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28 28  
29 29  Before assembling the arm, each of the IDs assigned to the servos must correspond with what is needed in the software.
30 30  
31 -* Base: 1
32 -* Shoulder: 2
33 -* Elbow: 3
34 -* Wrist: 4
35 -* Gripper: 5
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36 36  
37 37  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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40 40  * Servos have been assembled in correct orientation (as per assembly manual)
41 41  * Servo offsets have been updated if necessary (see procedure below).
42 42  
43 -The next important step is "STORE OFFSETS" explained below.
44 -
45 45  == Connecting via USB ==
46 46  
47 -The simplest way to connect is directly using an RS232 to USB cable. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to set this up. Follow the steps below:
41 +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:
48 48  
49 49  1. Connect the USB cable to the LSS Adapter board on your robot
50 50  1. Plug the USB connector into the PC
45 +1. Connect your LSS to the LSS-Adapter with the Lynxmotion cable
51 51  1. Connect the power to the LSS Adapter via the yellow XT60 plug
52 52  1. Power on the robot (On/Off switch)
53 53  1. Start the LSS FlowArm software
54 -1. Select the appropriate COM port from the drop-down list
49 +1. Select the appropriate COM port from the drop-down list & the baudrate (115200)
55 55  1. The software sends a query to servo ID1 and once a reply is received, it determines connection has been established.
56 56  
57 57  == Connecting via Bluetooth ==
58 58  
59 -If you have purchased a Bluetooth module which is in XBee format, ensure
54 +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.
60 60  
61 61  = Interface =
62 62  
63 63  == Header ==
64 64  
65 -[[image:lss-flowarm-header.jpg]]
60 +[[image:lss-flowarm-header.png||alt="lss-flowarm-header"]]
66 66  
62 +**EMERGENCY STOP**
63 +
64 +At any given time you can click this button to stop the arm. This will send a "LIMP" command directly to all servos.
65 +
67 67  **STORE OFFSETS**
68 68  
69 69  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.
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74 74  * Wrist servo along R axis (parallel to elbow to wrist)
75 75  * Gripper servo closed
76 76  
77 -[[image:lss-flowarm-offsets.jpg]]
76 +(% style="width:700px" %)
77 +|(% 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"]]
78 78  
79 79  **LIMP**
80 80  
81 -Causes all servos to immediately go LIMP (i.e. lose torque). The arm will collapse. 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.
81 +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.
82 82  
83 83  **STOP**
84 84  
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123 123  
124 124  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.
125 125  
126 -[[image:lss-flowarm-side-view.jpg]]
126 +[[image:lss-flowarm-left.png||width="300"]]
127 127  
128 128  **Top View**
129 129  
130 130  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.
131 131  
132 -**[[image:lss-flowarm-top-view.jpg]]**
132 +**[[image:lss-flowarm-top.png||width="300"]]**
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.
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151 151  
152 152  **Gripper**
153 153  
154 -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.
154 +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.
155 155  
156 -1. Close the gripper to a position just slightly larger than the object
157 -1. Using the arrows, close the gripper until friction between the foam and the object prevent the object from falling out or moving.
158 -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.
159 -1. Use the last position as the "fully closed" position for the gripper for that object, in that specific orientation.
156 +[[image:lss-flowarm-gripper-view.png||alt="lss-flowarm-gripper-view.jpg"]]
160 160  
161 -[[image:lss-flowarm-gripper-view.jpg]]
162 -
163 163  **Wrist**
164 164  
165 165  The wrist angle can be locked or unlocked. The field allows for user input (click the numbers) or fine adjustments using the arrows.
166 166  
167 -[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg]]
162 +[[image:lss-flowarm-wrist-view.png||alt="lss-flowarm-wrist-view.jpg"]]
168 168  
169 169  **End Effector Position**
170 170  
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172 172  
173 173  When in keyboard mode, there is an overlay indicating which keys do what motion.
174 174  
175 -[[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg]]
170 +[[image:lss-flowarm-positioning.png||alt="lss-flowarm-positioning.jpg"]]
176 176  
177 177  == **Data Log** ==
178 178  
179 179  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.
180 180  
181 -[[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg]]
176 +[[image:lss-flowarm-data-log.png||alt="lss-flowarm-data-log.jpg"]]
182 182  
183 183  = Sequencer =
184 184  
185 -[[image:lss-flowarm-sequencer.jpg]]
180 +[[image:lss-flowarm-sequencer.png||alt="lss-flowarm-sequencer.jpg"]]
186 186  
187 187  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.
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198 198  |(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-lock.jpg]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Lock |(% style="width:758px" %)Timeline locking
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
196 +|(% style="width:257px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-inspector.png]]|(% style="width:306px" %)Frame Inspector|(% style="width:758px" %)Allows to modify the values sent in a particular frame manually.
201 201  
202 202  **Sequences**
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297 297  
298 298  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.
299 299  
296 +**Frame Inspector**
297 +
298 +[[image:lss-flowarm-inspector-frame.png]]
299 +
300 +If any adjustments are required on a particular joint (servo) this function allows you to manually change them. Click on the particular frame and the commands can be edited.
301 +
300 300  == Sequencer ==
301 301  
302 302  **Reverse Frames**
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332 332  
333 333  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.
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337 += Notifications =
338 +
339 +
340 +|(% style="text-align:center; width:501px" %)**Displayed Error**|(% style="text-align:center; width:130px" %)**LED Status**|(% style="text-align:center" %)**Informations**
341 +|(% style="width:501px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-notification-limp.png]]|(% colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:130px" %)(((
342 +[[image:LSS-UserColor.png||alt="LSS-Error-SafeMode.gif"]]
343 +
344 +User Defined
345 +)))|User clicked on the "LIMP" button or FlowArm noticed an error and put the arm in "LIMP" by himself.
346 +|(% style="width:501px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-notification-firmware.png]]|(((
347 +FlowArm noticed an earlier firmware version which is not compatible (SERVO 1 in this example).
348 +
349 +* As suggested, use the LSS-Config software to update the servo(s)
350 +)))
351 +|(% style="width:501px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-notification-current.png]]|(% colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:130px" %)(((
352 +[[image:LSS-Error-SafeMode.gif]]
353 +
354 +Red Flashing
355 +)))|(((
356 +FlowArm noticed a high current error on the specified servo (SERVO 4 in this example)
357 +
358 +* Verify that noting is in the way of the servo that can block it's movement.
359 +* Try to "RELEASE SERVOS" which will "RESET" the servo(s) in error.
360 +)))
361 +|(% style="width:501px" %)[[image:lss-flowarm-notification-temperature.png]]|(((
362 +FlowArm noticed a high temperature error on the specified servo (SERVO 5 in this example).
363 +
364 +* Let it cool down for a minute.
365 +* Try to "RELEASE SERVOS" which will "RESET" the servo(s) in error.
366 +)))
367 +
335 335  = Troubleshooting =
336 336  
337 337  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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