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Chris Annin
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RE: How important is continuous flex stranded CAT6 cable?

I'm not certain how long the solid core wire might last. You might be able to run for quite a while if there isn't too much fatigue, but I would recom...

1 month ago
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RE: Count Python code?

Hello, here is the tutorial on programing - counting registers:/span>

1 month ago
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RE: J3 axle

Hello, That shaft you linked from McMaster is the correct shaft, I believe that's the best option to purchase. I only have the completed kits right no...

1 month ago
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RE: Is the J2 ENGINE defective?

I cant hear it vey well but the movement looks very much like one of the power wires to the driver is incorrect. I would double check the A+A-B+B- wir...

1 month ago
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RE: J5 Clicking (Motor?)

That sounds like a wiring issue to the motor. I could be wrong but I would double check the AABB wiring to the motor. If any of those are out of phase...

1 month ago
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RE: J7 parameters

Are you saying that J7 and the robot are moving together but that J7 is comparatively not able to move fast enough compared to the robot?

1 month ago
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RE: Zero out x/y/z angle values in AR3 robotic arm

Are you running the older ARCS software or the AR4 software? In the ARCS software for the AR3 you can click calibrate at rest position which will forc...

1 month ago
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RE: Cable Connection ?

They should be wired "straight through" - each end of the cable will be mirrored, meaning that looking at the soldered side of the connector going clo...

1 month ago
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RE: I chose the location of the J3 and J1 engines

It looks like your questions might be regarding J1 and J3 turning the wrong directions. There are 2 things that can cause this. If the AABB motor wire...

1 month ago
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RE: AR4 wrong position move

Also the calibration wil fault out if the switch isn't made within full rotation of that joint so if the 50:1 motor is installed on J1 instead of J3 i...

1 month ago
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RE: AR4 wrong position move

@ttrobotics It appears J3 is moving too fast and J1 far too slow. I suspect you have the motors swapped. Please check that and let me know.

1 month ago
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RE: AR4 wrong position move

Can you email pics/video illustrating the angles commanded vs what is executed so I have an idea how far off each axis is. Double check that you do no...

1 month ago
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RE: robodk

Getting close, I believe were about a month away from having everything finished.

1 month ago
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RE: There are often freezes in AR4 software

You mention that if often freezes when jogging each joint, does it always freeze or just sometimes? Does each joint move as expected when it doesnt fr...

1 month ago
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RE: J4 Motor gets hot

The motors can get fairly warm but if its uncomfortable to touch then I would say its too hot and I would suggest turning down the driver amperage set...

1 month ago
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