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1 -LSS - Configuration Software {WiP}
1 +LSS - Configuration Software
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1 -LSS - Overview (DEV).WebHome
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1 -//{Work in Progress}//
1 +[[image:lss-config-full-windows-0001.png||width="520"]]
2 2  
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.
3 +**Table of Contents**
4 4  
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]].
5 +{{toc/}}
6 6  
7 +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.
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 +
7 7  = Header =
8 8  
9 -[[image:lss-config-connect-firmware.jpg||alt="LSS Config Header"]]
13 +[[image:lss-config-header.png]]
10 10  
11 -== Connection ==
15 +The header includes (left to right):
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13 -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. 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.
17 +* Firmware version currently installed on servo
18 +* Firmware update option
19 +* COM port selection
20 +* Connect (toggle ON / OFF)
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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. 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 +
15 15  == Firmware Update ==
16 16  
17 -[[image:lss-config-firmware-update.jpg||alt="LSS Config Firmware Update"]]
26 +[[image:lss-config-firmware-update.png]]
18 18  
19 -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.
28 +The firmware update option is a popup which includes:
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21 -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.
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
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23 -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. 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.
24 24  
25 -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.
38 += Servo Control =
26 26  
27 -= Servo Control [coming soon] =
40 +{{lightbox image="lss-config-control.jpg" width="350"/}}
28 28  
29 -The servo control section allows you to visually move the servo and change a variety of parameter.
42 +The servo control section allows you to visually move the servo and change a variety of parameters, including:
30 30  
31 -The large red STOP button will send a LIMP command to the servo.
44 +* Position: blue caret
45 +* Origin Offset: magenta caret
46 +* RPM: green arrow
32 32  
33 -{More to come}
48 +At the lower left, the servo model is shown, as well as the LED color.
34 34  
35 35  == Configurations ==
36 36  
37 -[[image:lss-config-configurations.png]]
52 +{{lightbox image="lss-config-configurations.jpg" width="350"/}}
38 38  
39 -Upon connection, the software will read all configuration values and update the values in 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.
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.
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41 41  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.
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46 46  
47 47  **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).
48 48  
49 -= Telemetry Graph [coming soon] =
64 += Telemetry Graph =
50 50  
51 51  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.
52 52  
53 -{More to come}
68 +{{lightbox image="lss-config-graph.jpg" width="700"/}}
54 54  
55 -= Command Line =
70 +x-Axis: seconds
56 56  
57 -[[image:lss-config-command-line.jpg||alt="LSS Config Command Line"]]
72 +* Position: Blue
73 +* Speed: Green
74 +* Current: Red
75 +* Voltage: Yellow
76 +* Temperature: Grey
58 58  
59 -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.
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:
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61 -~>>: Command sent to the servo
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]]
62 62  
63 -<<: Reply from the servo
94 +[[image:lss-config-300s.jpg]] [[image:lss-config-infs.jpg]]
95 +)))|(% style="width:777px" %)Time Window (30s / 60s / 300s / Total)
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65 -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
97 += Command Line{{lightbox image="lss-config-command-line.jpg" width="700"/}} =
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67 -Left clicking a line highlights that line and allows it to be copied to the clipboard by pressing the right mouse button.
99 +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:
68 68  
101 +|(% style="width:114px" %)**>>**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Command sent to the servo
102 +|(% style="width:114px" %)**<<**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Reply from the servo
103 +|(% style="width:114px" %)**INF ::**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Information
104 +|(% style="width:114px" %)**[bootloader]**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Information specific to bootloader
105 +|(% style="width:114px" %)**]]**|(% style="width:1364px" %)Failure
106 +
107 +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
108 +
109 +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.
110 +
69 69  {More to come}
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