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... ... @@ -1,57 +1,46 @@ 1 - [[image:lss-config-temp.jpg|| width="350"]]1 +//{Work in Progress}// 2 2 3 - **Table ofContents**3 +The beta version of the LSS Config is available [[here>>http://www.lynxmotion.com/tools/LSS Config (BETA).rar]] (password = beta). More features coming soon! :) 4 4 5 - {{toc/}}5 +The LSS Configuration software ("LSS Config" for short) is intended to provide easy access to the main features and functionality of the [[Lynxmotion Smart Servo Motors>>doc:Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS)1.WebHome]], as well as providing access to firmware updates. 6 6 7 -T heLSSConfiguration software("LSSConfig"forshort)isintendedtoprovideeasyaccess tothemainfeaturesandfunctionalityofthe [[LynxmotionSmart Servo Motors>>doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.WebHome]],aswell as providingaccess tofirmwareupdates.7 +NOTE: Only one servo should be connected to the software at any time. The servo must be powered correctly and in serial mode. Should your servo NOT be in serial mode, please refer to the [[button menu>>doc:Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS).LSS - Button Menu.WebHome]]. 8 8 9 -NOTE: Only one servo should be connected to the software at any time. The servo must be powered correctly and in serial mode. Should your servo NOT be in serial mode, please refer to the [[button menu>>doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-button-menu.WebHome]]. 10 - 11 11 = Header = 12 12 13 13 [[image:lss-config-header.png]] 14 14 15 -The header includes (left to right): 16 16 17 -* Firmware version currently installed on servo 18 -* Firmware update option 19 -* COM port selection 20 -* Connect (toggle ON / OFF) 14 +== Connection == 21 21 22 -Connection to the servo is done automatically, via any properly installed USB to serial interface like the [[LSS Adapter board>>doc: servo-erector-set-system.ses-electronics.ses-modules.lss-adapter-board.WebHome]].Once the servo is powered and properly connected to the computer, the COM port should appear in the COM port list.Ensure the board is recognized by the computer and if not, install the proper drivers.If you have multiple communication ports active, go to Windows -> Device Manager to determine which is appropriate for the USB to serial adapter you are using. Click CONNECTto connect to the servo. The software automatically scans all standard baud rates using ID254 (broadcast ID) and waits for a reply from the servo connected. Should an incorrect COM port be selected, the software will keep trying to connect. You must disconnect, select the correct COM port and reconnect. If you are not sure which COM port to select, in Windows, go to Device Manager -> Ports (COM & LPT) and select the port associated with the USB to serial device.16 +Connection to the servo is done automatically, via any properly installed USB to serial interface like the [[LSS Adapter board>>doc:Servo Erector Set (SES) Building System.SES - Electronics.SES - Modules.LSS - Adapter Board.WebHome]]. Ensure the board is recognized by the computer and if not, install the proper drivers. The software automatically scans all standard baud rates using ID254 (broadcast ID) and waits for a reply from the servo connected. Should an incorrect COM port be selected, the software will keep trying to connect. You must disconnect, select the correct COM port and reconnect. If you are not sure which COM port to select, in Windows, go to Device Manager -> Ports (COM & LPT) and select the port associated with the USB to serial device. 23 23 24 24 == Firmware Update == 25 25 26 26 [[image:lss-config-firmware-update.png]] 27 27 28 -The firmware update option is a popup which includes: 29 29 30 -* Firmware version in dropdown format, including the current recommended version 31 -* Experimental firmware (if available) 32 -* Cancel firmware update 33 -* OK to continue firmware update 34 -* Notes regarding the firmware 23 +The LSS Config serves as the main software to update the servo's onboard firmware / programming. An internet connection is needed in order for the software to check if an online update is available. 35 35 36 -The LSS Configsoftwareserves as the main software used to update the servo'sonboard firmware / programming. An internetconnection is needed in order for the software to check if an onlineupdate is available. The servo's current firmware version is displayed to the left of the FIRMWARE button. Pressing the button will open a popup window which allows you to select the firmware version to upload to the servo.When checked, the Exp. button will allow experimental versions of the firmware to be displayed in the list. It also allows to load directly from a local file. Once the OK button is pressed, a progress bar will be displayed in the command line. Do not disconnect the servo during a firmware update. If the process does get interrupted, you can still upload firmware to the LSS by going into bootloader mode by holding the button at power up.25 +The servo's current firmware version is displayed to the left of the FIRMWARE button. Pressing the button will open a popup window which allows you to select the firmware version to upload to the servo. 37 37 38 - =ServoControl=27 +When checked, the Exp. button will allow experimental versions of the firmware to be displayed in the list. It also allows to load directly from a local file. 39 39 40 - [[image:lss-config-control.jpg]]29 +Once the OK button is pressed, a progress bar will be displayed in the command line. Do not disconnect the servo during a firmware update. If the process does get interrupted, you can still upload firmware to the LSS by going into bootloader mode by holding the button at power up. 41 41 42 - Theservocontrolsectionallowsyou tovisually move the servo andchange a variety of parameters, including:31 += Servo Control [coming soon] = 43 43 44 -* Position: blue caret 45 -* Origin Offset: magenta caret 46 -* RPM: green arrow 33 +The servo control section allows you to visually move the servo and change a variety of parameter. 47 47 48 - At the lowerleft,the servo modelisshown,aswellasthe LEDcolor.35 +The large red STOP button will send a LIMP command to the servo. 49 49 37 +{More to come} 38 + 50 50 == Configurations == 51 51 52 -[[image:lss-config-configurations. jpg]]41 +[[image:lss-config-configurations.png]] 53 53 54 -Upon connection, the software will read all configuration values and update the values in the "configurations" section. Visit the [[LSS Communication Protocol>>doc: lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-communication-protocol.WebHome]] page for more information about commands, actions and configurations.43 +Upon connection, the software will read all configuration values and update the values in the "configurations" section. Visit the [[LSS Communication Protocol>>doc:Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS)1.LSS - Communication Protocol.WebHome]] page for more information about commands, actions and configurations. 55 55 56 56 Changing the values will not affect the session. Values which have been changed will have a yellow background. The values which can be entered are restricted to what the servo can accept; for example, servo IDs must be below 250. 57 57 ... ... @@ -61,53 +61,24 @@ 61 61 62 62 **SMART** / **RC POS** / **RC WHL**: This is a shortcut to change the servo's mode (LSS Smart Serial / RC PWM Position / RC PWM Wheel). IMPORTANT NOTE: Should you select either of the two RC modes, the LSS Config software will no longer be able to communicate with the servo. You must use the button menu to return to LSS serial mode (hold the button, release, press twice). 63 63 64 -= Telemetry Graph = 53 += Telemetry Graph [coming soon] = 65 65 66 66 The sensor graphing feature of the software allows you to select, display and record, with respect to time, the output from all of the servo's sensors. 67 67 68 - [[image:lss-config-graph.jpg]]57 +{More to come} 69 69 70 -x-Axis: seconds 71 - 72 -* Position: Blue 73 -* Speed: Green 74 -* Current: Red 75 -* Voltage: Yellow 76 -* Temperature: Grey 77 - 78 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-visibility.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Sensor Feedback Visibility (ON)|(% style="width:137px" %)[[image:lss-config-visibility-off.jpg]]|(% style="width:777px" %)Sensor Feedback Visibility (OFF) 79 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-display-query.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Display Queries (ON)|(% style="width:137px" %)[[image:lss-config-display-query-off.jpg]]|(% style="width:777px" %)Display Queries (OFF) 80 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-play-icon.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Graphing (OFF)|(% style="width:137px" %)[[image:lss-config-play-icon-green.jpg]]|(% style="width:777px" %)Graphing (ON) 81 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-pause-icon.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Pause queries (OFF)|(% style="width:137px" %)[[image:lss-config-pause-icon-yellow.jpg]]|(% style="width:777px" %)Pause Queries (ON) 82 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-record-icon.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Record Sensor Queries (Not Recording)|(% style="width:137px" %)[[image:lss-config-record-icon-red.jpg]]|(% style="width:777px" %)Record Sensor Queries (Recording) 83 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-stop-icon.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Reset Graph|(% style="width:137px" %) |(% style="width:777px" %) 84 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-export-graph-icon.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Export recording to .csv (comma separated values)|(% style="width:137px" %) |(% style="width:777px" %)((( 85 -Export popup appears providing three options: 86 - 87 -1) Export only recorded data ("YES") 2) Export all data (click "NO") 3) Cancel export 88 -))) 89 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-temperature-celcius.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Temperature Units (Celcius)|(% style="width:137px" %)[[image:lss-config-temperature-faren.jpg]]|(% style="width:777px" %)Temperature Units (Fahrenheit) 90 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-marker-circle.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Marker Icon Style (Circle)|(% style="width:137px" %)[[image:lss-config-marker-diamond.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-marker-square.jpg]]|(% style="width:777px" %)Marker Icon Style (Diamond / Square) 91 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-10s.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Time Window (10s)|(% style="width:137px" %)((( 92 -[[image:lss-config-30s.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-60s.jpg]] 93 - 94 -[[image:lss-config-300s.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-infs.jpg]] 95 -)))|(% style="width:777px" %)Time Window (30s / 60s / 300s / Total) 96 - 97 97 = Command Line = 98 98 99 99 [[image:lss-config-command-line.jpg||alt="LSS Config Command Line"]] 100 100 101 -The custom command line interface both allows you to communicate directly with an individual servo, send commands to it (and view replies), as well as get responses to queries from the software. Within the command interface, you might see the following:63 +The custom command line interface both allows you to communicate directly with an individual servo, send commands to it (and view replies), as well as get responses to queries from the software. 102 102 103 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**>>**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Command sent to the servo 104 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**<<**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Reply from the servo 105 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**INF ::**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Information 106 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**[bootloader]**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Information specific to bootloader 107 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**]]**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Failure 65 +~>>: Command sent to the servo 108 108 109 - Thecommand linealso auto-completes each command byautomatically inserting "#[ID] before each command.For example, ratherthan typing #4D230<cr>, you need only type D230 and thesoftwarewill automatically add #467 +<<: Reply from the servo 110 110 111 - Leftclickingainewithinthe commandprompt, then rightclicking usingyour mousehighlightsthat lineineenand allowsit to becopiedto theclipboardandpastedintoanother document.69 +The software also auto-completes each command by automatically inserting "#[ID] before each command. For example, rather than typing #4D230<cr>, you need only type D230 and the software will automatically add #4 112 112 71 +Left clicking a line highlights that line and allows it to be copied to the clipboard by pressing the right mouse button. 72 + 113 113 {More to come}
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