Changes for page LSS FlowArm - Setup

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2 +|(% colspan="3" %)The following steps are described for the Dimension Engineering Sabertooth 2x12A DC motor controller. Note that the DIP switch setup for other Sabertooth motor controllers may not be the same and as such it is your responsibility to read the user guide and understand the electronic setup, connections and power requirements for the electronics you purchased.
3 +|(% colspan="3" %)**1. Set the Sabertooth DIP Switches**
4 +|(% style="text-align:center; width:250px" %)Sabertooth 2 x 12A Standard|(% style="width:35px" %) |**Typical Setup**
5 +|(% colspan="1" rowspan="6" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)[[image:[email protected]]]|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)1|(% style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle" %)OFF (Enable RC Mode)
6 +|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)2|(% style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle" %)ON (Enable RC Mode)
7 +|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)3|(% style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle" %)OFF (Lithium Battery Mode)
8 +|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)4|(% style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle" %)ON (Enable Mixing Mode)
9 +|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)5|(% style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle" %)ON (Disable Exponential)
10 +|(% style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle" %)6|(% style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle" %)OFF (Disable Timeout)
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12 +More Info:
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7 -= **Connecting via USB** =
14 +* [[Sabertooth 2x12 - Dip Switch Wizard>>https://www.dimensionengineering.com/datasheets/SabertoothDIPWizard/start.htm]]
15 +* [[Sabertooth 2x12 - User Guide>>https://www.dimensionengineering.com/datasheets/Sabertooth2x12.pdf]]
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10 -1a. Connect the USB cable to the LSS Adapter and then to the PC
17 +|(% colspan="3" %)**2. Lift the rover on something to avoid the wheels / tracks to touch the ground. Connecting the batterie will likely have it spin.**
18 +|(% colspan="3" %)**3. Connect the main battery**
19 +|(% colspan="3" %)**4. Calibration**
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22 +[[image:[email protected]]]
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24 +The throttle stick may need to be zeroed, or the mixing modified so the rover moves in a straight line rather than a gentle arc. To understand the changes needed and how to proceed, please refer to the user manual of your remote control.
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12 -1b. Connect the wall adapter to the LSS Adapter's XT60 plug
26 +* Up/Down: Forward and Backward motion
27 +* Left/Right: Turn Left and Right
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15 -| |(% colspan="4" %)2. Power the arm using the power supply's ON/OFF switch. The computer should detect a USB device and prompt you to install the drivers (FTDI or CH340).
16 -| |(% colspan="4" %)3. Start the LSS FlowArm software (available [[HERE>>https://www.robotshop.com/en/lynxmotion-lss-lss-flowarm-app-download.html]])
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19 -4. Select the type of LSS Arm you are using (3 DoF / 4 DoF / 5 DoF).
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21 -The software will automatically try to find and connect to the arm. If it is not successful, you can manually choose the appropriate COM port from the drop-down list & select the appropriate baud rate (default is 115200).
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23 -| |(% colspan="4" %){{lightbox image="LSS-FlowArm-Arm-Selection.png"/}}
24 -| |(% colspan="4" %)5. The software sends a query to servo ID1 and once a reply is received, it determines connection has been established and a green light will be displayed aside the COM port.
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29 -= **Calibration (Store Offsets)** =
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32 -1. Start "TEACH" mode with the button on the top bar. The arm should be limp (i.e. servos are not holing their position) and can be physically moved by hand.
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36 -2. Manually place the physical arm in the correct position for your model (shown below) with the gripper fully closed and keep it in this position until the next step is done.
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38 -|(% style="width:10px" %) |(% colspan="2" style="text-align:center; width:345px" %)4DoF / 5DoF|(% colspan="2" style="text-align:center; width:345px" %)3DoF
39 -|(% style="width:10px" %) |(% colspan="4" %){{lightbox image="LSS-FlowArm-Calibration.png"/}}
40 -|(% style="width:10px" %) |(% colspan="4" %)3. Store the values or Offsets by clicking "STORE OFFSETS"
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42 -|(% style="width:10px" %) |(% colspan="4" %)4. At this point the arm should "stay" in that position once released (servos will hold their position).
43 -|(% style="width:10px" %) |(% colspan="4" %)5. Exit the "TEACH" mode by clicking it again
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45 -To learn more about the features and functionality of the FlowArm software, [[click here>>doc:ses-software.lss-flowarm.WebHome]].
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47 -You can also click the information icon (next to LSS FLOWARM) towards the top right for an overlay of all features.
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