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1 +//{Work in Progress}//
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3 -[[[[image:wiki-download.png]]>>https://www.robotshop.com/en/lynxmotion-smart-servo-lss-configuration-software.html||rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"]]
3 +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:LSS - Overview (DEV).WebHome]], as well as providing access to firmware updates.
4 4  
5 -**Table of Contents**
5 +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:LSS - Overview (DEV).LSS - Button Menu.WebHome]].
6 6  
7 -{{toc/}}
7 += Connection =
8 8  
9 -= Description =
9 +Connection to the servo is done automatically, via any properly installed USB to serial interface like the [[LSS Adapter board>>doc:LSS - Overview (DEV).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.
10 10  
11 -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.WebHome]], as well as providing access to firmware updates.
11 += Firmware Update =
12 12  
13 -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]].
13 +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. Do not disconnect the servo during a firmware update. During the update, a progress bar will be displayed in the command line.
14 14  
15 -= Header =
16 -
17 -[[image:lss-config-header.png]]
18 -
19 -The header includes (left to right):
20 -
21 -* Firmware version currently installed on servo
22 -* Firmware update option
23 -* COM port selection
24 -* Connect (toggle ON / OFF)
25 -
26 -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 CONNECT to 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. If you wish to change the COM port selected 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.
27 -
28 -== Firmware Update ==
29 -
30 -{{lightbox image="lss-config-firmware-update.png" width="417"/}}
31 -
32 -The firmware update option is a popup which includes:
33 -
34 -* Firmware version in dropdown format, including the current recommended version
35 -* Experimental firmware (if available)
36 -* Cancel firmware update
37 -* OK to continue firmware update
38 -* Notes regarding the firmware
39 -
40 -The LSS Config software serves as the main software used 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. 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.
41 -
42 -Once the OK button is pressed, the software will request if you wish to save your servo's configurations and restore them after the firmware update (see image below). Clicking **Yes** will poll your servo to obtain all of its available settings and which will be restored after a successful firmware update is completed.
43 -[[image:lss-config-firmware-update-restore-settings.png]]
44 -
45 -Following this pop-up your servo will be restarted and 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.
46 -
47 47  = Servo Control =
48 48  
49 -{{lightbox image="lss-config-control-0003-both.png" width="485"/}}
17 +The servo control section allows you to visually move the servo and change a variety of parameter.
50 50  
51 -The servo control section allows you to visually move the servo and change a variety of parameters, including:
19 +The large red STOP button will send a LIMP command to the servo.
52 52  
53 -* Position: pale blue caret
54 -* Origin offset: magenta caret
55 -* Angular range: magenta square carets
56 -* RPM: green arrow / indicator
57 -* Initial position: dark blue caret
21 +{More to come}
58 58  
59 -At the lower left the servo model and the LED color are shown.
23 += Configurations =
60 60  
61 -== Configurations ==
25 +[[image:lss-config-configurations.jpg||alt="LSS Config Configurations"]]
62 62  
63 -{{lightbox image="lss-config-configurations.jpg" width="350"/}}
27 +Upon connection, the software will read all configuration values and update the "configurations" section. Visit the [[LSS Communication Protocol>>doc:LSS - Overview (DEV).LSS - Communication Protocol.WebHome]] page for more information about commands, actions and configurations.
64 64  
65 -Upon connection, the software will read all configuration values and update the values in the "configurations" section. Visit the [[doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-communication-protocol.WebHome]] page for more information about commands, actions and configurations.
29 +Changing the values displayed will update the session. Pressing the UPDATE button will write all values to EEPROM, changing the configurations.
66 66  
67 -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.
31 +UNDO ALL: Revert all changes made
68 68  
69 -**UPDATE** Pressing this button will write all values to EEPROM, changing the configurations, and reverting all background colors to white.
33 += Sensor Graph =
70 70  
71 -**UNDO ALL** is a shortcut button which reverts all changes made which have not been written to EEPROM.
72 -
73 -**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).
74 -
75 -= Telemetry Graph =
76 -
77 77  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.
78 78  
79 -{{lightbox image="lss-config-telemetry-graph.png" width="521"/}}
37 +{More to come}
80 80  
81 -x-Axis: seconds
82 -
83 -* Position: blue
84 -* Speed: green
85 -* Current: red
86 -* Voltage: yellow
87 -* Temperature: gray
88 -
89 -|(% 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)
90 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-display-query.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Query value (ON)|(% style="width:137px" %)[[image:lss-config-display-query-off.jpg]]|(% style="width:777px" %)Query value (OFF)
91 -|(% 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)
92 -|(% 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)
93 -|(% 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)
94 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-stop-icon.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Reset Graph|(% style="width:137px" %) |(% style="width:777px" %)
95 -|(% 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" %)(((
96 -Export popup appears providing three options:
97 -
98 -1) Export only recorded data ("YES")  2) Export all data (click "NO") 3) Cancel export
99 -)))
100 -|(% 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)
101 -|(% 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)
102 -|(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-10s.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Time Window (10s)|(% style="width:137px" %)(((
103 -[[image:lss-config-30s.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-60s.jpg]]
104 -[[image:lss-config-300s.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-infs.jpg]]
105 -)))|(% style="width:777px" %)Time Window (30s / 60s / 300s / Total)
106 -
107 107  = Command Line =
108 108  
109 -{{lightbox image="lss-config-terminal-0001" width="521"/}}
41 +[[image:lss-config-command-line.jpg||alt="LSS Config Command Line"]]
110 110  
111 -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:
43 +The custom command line interface both allows you to communicate directly with the servo and send commands (and view replies), as well as get status updates of the software.
112 112  
113 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**>>**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Command sent to the servo
114 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**<<**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Reply from the servo
115 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**INF ::**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Information
116 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**[bootloader]**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Information specific to bootloader
117 -|(% style="width:114px" %)**]]**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Failure
45 +{More to come}
118 118  
119 -The command line 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
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121 -Left clicking a line within the command prompt, then right clicking using your mouse highlights that line in green and allows it to be copied to the clipboard and pasted into another document.
122 -
123 -The mouse wheel can be used to scroll and the holding the middle mouse button down allows for panning over the terminal area.
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