FlowCode + Robot Arm

[mahmoudmagdi]

Hi,

I got Robot Arm from one week, I setup Flowcode8, I read "Flowcode8_GettingStartedGuide" to learn the basics of flowcode.

I am also read "Robot Arm Curriculum BL0032" but I stopped because I can't know how to control the Robot using FlowCode.

At page 17 Robot Arm Curriculum BL0032

The information about how to load the "RA_FC_Manual control" ?

Could you help me?

[mahmoudmagdi]

At page no. 18 in "Robot curriculum"

I supposed to:
Create anew Project and choose
2- Choose Robot Arm from Mechatronics menu then added it to 3D panel
3- modify the mode if I want to control the Robot directly or control the simulation.
4- Create a loop with two Macro.

when I did I get this error, Also the detalis of first Macro

It this step right? Could you help me?

[medelec35]

Hi mahmoudmagdi,
The error relates to you not entering values in Expression text box for Index (Parameter 1)
and Position (Parameter 2)
Once both values are entered, the error should disappear.

[mahmoudmagdi]

Thanks

About the first Macro

where he get " GetByte() " ?

[medelec35]

The GetByte is referring to a variable that is called adc and is a byte (0 to 255)
The value of adc is determined by the position of the pot.
If not already added you will need to add it.
The GetByte is found within the ADC component.

[medelec35]

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[mahmoudmagdi]

I am really appreciated your response

After that I only Press " Run" or there is another set I must do.

Also to control in real Robot, I must change the mode in LCD of Combo Board to "API" mode?

Is there Document or Video explain this process step by step it will be appreciated

[mahmoudmagdi]

when I press " Run "

This message appeared.

[Benj]

Hello,

It looks like the Arm is receiving commands which is a good sign. Maybe add a 5 second delay after the first start icon and this may help to allow the Arm time to connect and establish communications before sending commands to the Arm. Hopefully this is all that is required.