LSS FlowArm - Setup

Version 9.1 by Eric Nantel on 2022/06/20 12:46

LSS Configuration Software - Configure IDs
Step 1/9
1x LSS-ADA
LSS Adapter Board
Comments:Set the LSS Adapter Board to USB mode with the mode switch

LSS Configuration Software - Configure IDs
Step 2/9
1x USBC-02
USB to Mini B
1x 12V-XT60
12V w/ XT60
Comments:Connect both USB and power cables to the LSS Adapter

 
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 theĀ 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 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 theĀ 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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