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4 -
5 5  **Table of Contents**
6 6  
7 7  {{toc/}}
8 8  
9 -= Description =
10 -
11 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.
12 12  
13 -NOTE: The software can be connected to multiple servos, but the interface can only control one at any time. The servo(s) must be powered correctly and in serial mode. Should your servo(s) NOT be in serial mode, please refer to the [[button menu>>doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-button-menu.WebHome]].
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]].
14 14  
15 -= Features =
11 += Header =
16 16  
17 -== Connection ==
13 +[[image:lss-config-header.png]]
18 18  
19 -{{lightbox image="lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.WebHome@lss-config-20.7.14.2-header-controls-not-connected.png" title="LSS Config - 20.7.14.2 - Header controls (not connected)" width="552" group="header"/}} {{lightbox image="lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.WebHome@lss-config-20.7.14.2-header-controls-connected.png" title="LSS Config - 20.7.14.2 - Header controls (connected, before scan)" width="552" group="header"/}} {{lightbox image="lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.WebHome@lss-config-20.7.14.2-header-controls-lss-selected.png" title="LSS Config - 20.7.14.2 - Header controls (LSS selected, after scan)" width="552" group="header"/}}
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21 -The headers above show the three main states (from top to bottom):
22 -
23 -* Before a connection is made
24 -* After a connection, before a scan
25 -* After a scan with a LSS selected
26 -
27 27  The header includes (left to right):
28 28  
17 +* Firmware version currently installed on servo
18 +* Firmware update option
29 29  * COM port selection
30 -* CONNECT / DISCONNECT (toggle ON / OFF)
31 -* SCAN: (popup) scans the bus for all available servo motors
32 -* SERVO LIST: Servo selected via the dropdown menu
33 -* FIRMWARE: (popup) used to update servo's firmware
34 -* WIKI (link to the LSS Config guide on the Lynxmotion Wiki)
20 +* Connect (toggle ON / OFF)
35 35  
36 -=== COM Port ===
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 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.
37 37  
38 -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. If you wish to change the COM port selected you must disconnect, select the correct COM port and reconnect.
39 -
40 -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. If it is still not clear which is the proper COM port, simply disconnect and reconnec the USB cable with Device Manager open. The proper COM port will disapear (when disconnecting the USB cable) and reappear (when connecting the USB cable).
41 -
42 -=== Scan ===
43 -
44 -{{lightbox image="lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.WebHome@lss-config-20.7.14.2-scan-options.png" title="LSS Config - 20.7.14.2 - Scan options" width="124"/}}
45 -
46 -The next step once the COM port has been selected is to scan the port. The software can send commands to (and listen for a reply from) all servo IDs (0 to 250) at all standard baud rates on the selected COM port. In the pop-up, select the baud rates which you would like to scan. You press the **ALL** button to select all baud rates, press the individual check boxes to toggle each select or press the **<<** button to select only the corresponding baud rate, deselecting all others. You may also limit the IDs to scan for. When in doubt, leave all baud rates selected.
47 -
48 -Once you press OK, the scan will start by turning off the LED of all servos on the selected baud rates (#254LED0\r). Then, each selected baud rate is scanned for servos. The command line interface will include messages for all servos found (or not found) at each baud rate, as well as any conflicts discovered (two or more LSS at the same location). In this case, a location is defined as a baud rate and ID pair.
49 -
50 -This process will take a few seconds and once completed, a list of all available servos with which the software was able to communicate will appear in the list next to "Servo" (in the top orange Connection field of the interface) as a drop-down. All servos correctly identified on the bus will have their LED turn green (session specific as opposed to configured) to indicate no conflict. If two or more servos have the same ID, those servo's LED will turn red for that session, indicating an issue or overlap in IDs. To resolve this, you will need to change the ID of those servos to be distinct (they will need to be connected individually/separately from the other conflicting servos).
51 -
52 -**GREEN LED**: No Conflict
53 -
54 -**RED LED**: Conflict Found
55 -
56 -Note that these LED colors are SESSION specific (as opposed to configured). The LED color listed under Configurations will remain the user choice (OFF by default).
57 -
58 -=== Servo ===
59 -
60 -The scan provides a list of all servos which have been detected on the bus and lists the following choices in the drop-down. Note that the last servo in the list is automatically selected for convenience.
61 -
62 -**LSS-None (???; ~-~--k)**
63 -
64 -This first option is used only when a servo ("???" to signify "unknown servo") cannot be reached via the LSS Config software and needs to be manually set to bootloader mode via the button menu in order to re-flash the firmware. The telemetry graph and configurations are all greyed out when this is selected. Once the servo has been set manually to bootloader mode, select this option and go through the firmware update procedure. This normally only needs to be done as a "last resort".
65 -
66 -Note: You can use this special firmware recovery function with 2 or more servos simultaneously. Just make sure they are all in bootloader mode before stating the firmware update using this option.
67 -
68 -**LSS-All (254; ~-~--k)**
69 -
70 -This option allows actions that affect all detected servos in the list after a successful scan. Since there is no particular servo being monitored, the telemetry graph and configurations are all greyed out. This is used to send the same firmware update to all detected servos on the bus or to send the same action command via the terminal interface described below.
71 -
72 -The drop-down list will be populated with all servos which the software has found on the bus, indicating their servo model, ID and firmware version. Each servo will then be listed in the following format:
73 -
74 -**ST1 (0;115.2k [368])**
75 -
76 -The servo model is displayed first (ST1, HS1, HT1), followed by its ID, the baud rate to which it has been st (ex. 115200, or 115.2k) and its firmware version in rectangular brackets. Selecting a servo from the list will allow the software to communicate with it.
77 -
78 78  == Firmware Update ==
79 79  
80 -{{lightbox image="lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.WebHome@LSS Config - 20.7.3 - Firmware update.png" width="416"/}}
26 +{{lightbox image="lss-config-firmware-update.png" width="417"/}}
81 81  
82 -The firmware update option is a popup which includes:
28 +The firmware update option is a popup which includes:
83 83  
84 84  * Firmware version in dropdown format, including the current recommended version
85 85  * Experimental firmware (if available)
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87 87  * OK to continue firmware update
88 88  * Notes regarding the firmware
89 89  
90 -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.
36 +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.
91 91  
92 -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.
38 +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.
39 +[[image:lss-config-firmware-update-restore-settings.png]]
93 93  
94 -__**NOTE: Before assembling the servos as part of a robot, check to see if there is a firmware update available.**__
41 +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.
95 95  
96 -== Servo Control ==
43 += Servo Control =
97 97  
98 98  {{lightbox image="lss-config-control-0003-both.png" width="485"/}}
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111 111  
112 112  {{lightbox image="lss-config-configurations.jpg" width="350"/}}
113 113  
114 -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.
61 +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.
115 115  
116 -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.
63 +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.
117 117  
118 -Each command is associated with the following protocol. Additional details for each can be found on the [[LSS Communication Protocol>>doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-communication-protocol.WebHome]] page.
65 +**UPDATE** Pressing this button will write all values to EEPROM, changing the configurations, and reverting all background colors to white.
119 119  
120 -(% style="margin-right:auto" %)
121 -|Field|Command|Update?
122 -|Pos 1/10 & Send|**D **(position in 1/10 degrees)|No
123 -|E-STOP|**L** (limp)|No
124 -|Hold|**H** (Halt & Hold)|No
125 -|Servo ID|**CID** (Configure servo ID)|Yes
126 -|Baud Rate|**CB** (Configure Baud rate)|Yes
127 -|Origin Offset|**CO** (Configure Origin Offset)|Yes
128 -|Angular Rng|**CAR** (Configure Angular Range)|Yes
129 -|Gyre Dir|**CG** (Configure Gyre direction)|Yes
130 -|LED Color|**CLED** (Configure LED)|Yes
131 -|First Pos. & Active & Value:|**CFP** (Configure First Position), toggle active & input value|Yes
132 -|Max Speed (RPM)|**CSD **(Configure maximum Speed in Degrees)|Yes
133 -|Stiffness|**CAH** (Configure Angular Holding stiffness)|Yes
67 +**UNDO ALL** is a shortcut button which reverts all changes made which have not been written to EEPROM.
134 134  
135 -**UPDATE** Pressing this button will write all values to EEPROM, changing the configurations, and reverting all background colors to white.
136 -
137 -**UNDO ALL** is a shortcut button which reverts all changes made which have not been written to EEPROM.
138 -
139 139  **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).
140 140  
141 -== Telemetry Graph ==
71 += Telemetry Graph =
142 142  
143 -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.
73 +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.
144 144  
145 -{{lightbox image="lss-config-telemetry-graph.png" width="521"/}}
75 +{{lightbox image="lss-config-graph.jpg" width="700"/}}
146 146  
147 147  x-Axis: seconds
148 148  
149 -* Position: blue
150 -* Speed: green
151 -* Current: red
152 -* Voltage: yellow
153 -* Temperature: gray
79 +* Position: Blue
80 +* Speed: Green
81 +* Current: Red
82 +* Voltage: Yellow
83 +* Temperature: Grey
154 154  
155 155  |(% 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)
156 -|(% 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)
86 +|(% 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)
157 157  |(% 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)
158 158  |(% 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)
159 159  |(% 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)
160 160  |(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-stop-icon.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Reset Graph|(% style="width:137px" %) |(% style="width:777px" %)
161 161  |(% 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" %)(((
162 -Export popup appears providing three options:
92 +Export popup appears providing three options:
163 163  
164 -1) Export only recorded data ("YES") 2) Export all data (click "NO") 3) Cancel export
94 +1) Export only recorded data ("YES")  2) Export all data (click "NO") 3) Cancel export
165 165  )))
166 166  |(% 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)
167 167  |(% 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)
168 168  |(% style="width:76px" %)[[image:lss-config-10s.jpg]]|(% style="width:488px" %)Time Window (10s)|(% style="width:137px" %)(((
169 -[[image:lss-config-30s.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-60s.jpg]]
99 +[[image:lss-config-30s.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-60s.jpg]]
100 +
170 170  [[image:lss-config-300s.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-infs.jpg]]
171 171  )))|(% style="width:777px" %)Time Window (30s / 60s / 300s / Total)
172 172  
173 -(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
174 -Note that when multiple servos are connected, and the user changes between servos, the telemetry graph is not cleared (use the reset graph button).
104 += Command Line{{lightbox image="lss-config-command-line.jpg" width="700"/}} =
175 175  
176 -(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
177 -Occasionally the telemetry values may all simultaneously drop to zero for one reading, or skip a point due to other processes taking priority.
106 +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:
178 178  
179 -== Command Line ==
180 -
181 -{{lightbox image="lss-config-terminal-0001" width="521"/}}
182 -
183 -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. When "LSS-All (254; ~-~--k)" is selected in the list of servos, the Command Line is used to send the same action or configuration command to all servos on the bus. For example, typing D1800 and pressing enter will send that same position command to each of the servos on the bus.
184 -
185 -Within the command interface, you might see the following:
186 -
187 187  |(% style="width:114px" %)**>>**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Command sent to the servo
188 188  |(% style="width:114px" %)**<<**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Reply from the servo
189 189  |(% style="width:114px" %)**INF ::**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Information
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190 190  |(% style="width:114px" %)**[bootloader]**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Information specific to bootloader
191 191  |(% style="width:114px" %)**]]**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Failure
192 192  
193 -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
114 +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
194 194  
195 -Left clicking a line within the command prompt, then right clicking using your mouse highlights that line in a green border and allows it to be copied to the clipboard and pasted into another document. Scrolling is opposite that to browser navigation.
116 +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.
196 196  
197 -The mouse wheel can be used to scroll and the holding the middle mouse button down allows for panning over the terminal area (useful if text extends to the right).
198 -
199 -= Tutorials =
200 -
201 -* [[doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.lss-config-configure-ids.WebHome]]
202 -* [[doc:lynxmotion-smart-servo.lss-configuration-software.lss-config-firmware-update.WebHome]]
118 +{More to come}
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