Changes for page FlowArm LSS

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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]]
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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.
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31 -* Base: 1
32 -* Shoulder: 2
33 -* Elbow: 3
34 -* Wrist: 4
35 -* Gripper: 5
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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:
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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 ==
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65 -[[image:lss-flowarm-header.jpg]]
60 +[[image:lss-flowarm-header.png||alt="lss-flowarm-header"]]
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62 +**EMERGENCY STOP**
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64 +At any given time you can click this button to stop the arm. This will send a "LIMP" command directly to all servos.
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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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78 78  
79 79  **LIMP**
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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.
80 +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.
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83 83  **STOP**
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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
200 +|(% 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.
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202 202  **Sequences**
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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.
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300 +**Frame Inspector**
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302 +[[image:lss-flowarm-inspector-frame.png]]
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304 +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.
305 +
300 300  == Sequencer ==
301 301  
302 302  **Reverse Frames**
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