FAQ
Where are the program config files saved?
The config files are saved in the C:/Users/user_name/AppData/Roaming/PositionSystemToExternalProgram/ folder.
What robotic arm devices are currently working?
As of currently, this software is known to function with the following robotic arms:
| Vendor | Model | Protocol | Communication mode | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest MAx | OSR2+ | T-code | Serial port | |
| Tempest MAx | SR6 | T-code | Serial port | ⚠️ Please read: Patching the SR6 firmware |
Wireless is not yet supported, as we do not currently have contributing developers who own such a device.
Other robotic arms that support the T-code protocol may be supported.
My robotic arm is not in that list. How to add it?
If your device was designed by Tempest, it will likely work already because their devices use the T-code protocol. I have not tested this.
Otherwise, you're going to need the help of another developer to do this. I cannot add support for other devices myself as it's unlikely I will own other robotic arms like this.
If you know of a developer willing to try adding support, let them check out the GitHub.
- The Submit() function in
Routine.csis probably a good place to start.
If your device only has one axis of motion, it might be possible to add integration with Intiface sometime in the future.
If you made it this far into this documentation, you may want to know there is a new temporary Discord server here for early troubleshooting: https://discord.gg/3VzveJQYWE