LSS FlowArm - Setup

Version 25.1 by Eric Nantel on 2022/06/20 14:50

LSS FlowArm Software - Setup
Step 1/5
LSS-ADA
Adapter Board
USBC-03
USB Type-C
1x 12V-XT60
12V w/ XT60
Comments:Connect the USB cable between your Arm and PC as well as the XT60 power adapter in the ON position.

LSS FlowArm Software - Setup
Step 2/5
LSS-FlowArm
Software
Comments:Open the LSS-FlowArm Software. Software is available HERE

LSS FlowArm Software - Setup
Step 3/5
Comments:Select the type of LSS Arm you are using (3 DoF / 4 DoF / 5 DoF)

LSS FlowArm Software - Setup
Step 4/5
Comments:It will automatically try to find the connected Arm but, if not, you can manually choose the appropriate COM port from the drop-down list & the baud rate (default is 115200)

LSS FlowArm Software - Setup
Step 5/5
Comments: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.

 
Connect the USB cable between your Arm and PC

Connect the power adapter XT60 to your Arm
Power on the robot with the power supply ON/OFF switch 
Start the LSS FlowArm software 
Select the type of LSS Arm you are using (3 DoF / 4 DoF / 5 DoF) 
It will automatically try to find the connected Arm but, if not, you can manually choose the appropriate COM port from the drop-down list & the baud rate (default is 115200) 
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. 
Connecting via USB
 1. Connect the USB cable to the Arm and PC & Power Adapter to the Arm XT60
 LSS-ADA-Power&USB-B.pngLSS-ADA-Power&USB-A.png
 2. Start the LSS FlowArm software (available HERE)
 LSS-FlowArm.png
  

Connecting via USB

  1. Connect the USB cable to the LSS Adapter board on your robot
  2. Plug the USB connector into the PC
  3. Connect your LSS to the LSS-Adapter with the Lynxmotion cable
  4. Connect the power to the LSS Adapter via the yellow XT60 plug
  5. Power on the robot (On/Off switch)
  6. Start the LSS FlowArm software
  7. Select the type of LSS Arm you are using (3 DoF / 4 DoF / 5 DoF)
  8. It will automatically try to find the connected Arm but, if not, you can manually choose the appropriate COM port from the drop-down list & the baud rate (default is 115200)
  9. 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.

Calibration

  1. Go in "TEACH" mode with the button on the top bar.
  2. Manually place the arm in the correct position for your model and with the gripper closed. (see images bellow)
  3. Store the values or Offsets by clicking "STORE OFFSETS" 
  4. At that point the arm should "stay" in that position once released
  5. Exit the "TEACH" mode by clicking it again

Calibration Positions

4 DoF3 DoF 
lss-flowarm-left.pnglss-flowarm-top.pnglss-flowarm-left-3dof.pnglss-flowarm-left-3dof.png
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Created by Eric Nantel on 2022/06/20 10:39
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