@@ -7,7 +7,12 @@ In order to use the client library with a robot, that robot has to be setup.
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88.. tabs ::
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10- .. tab :: PolyScope 5
10+ .. group-tab :: CB3
11+
12+ CB3 robots can directly be used with the ur_client_library. No special preparation is needed.
13+
14+
15+ .. group-tab :: PolyScope 5
1116
1217 **Enable remote control: **
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@@ -35,7 +40,7 @@ In order to use the client library with a robot, that robot has to be setup.
3540 :alt: Screenshot from PolyScope 5.xx services menu.
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3742
38- .. tab :: PolyScope X
43+ .. group- tab :: PolyScope X
3944
4045 **Enable services: **
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@@ -49,6 +54,7 @@ In order to use the client library with a robot, that robot has to be setup.
4954 :width: 600
5055 :alt: Screenshot from PolyScope X screen.
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57+ .. _install_urcap :
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5359URCap installation
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@@ -60,29 +66,139 @@ application.
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6167.. tabs ::
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63- .. tab :: CB3
69+ .. group- tab :: CB3
6470
6571 .. note ::
6672
6773 A minimal PolyScope version of 3.14.3 is required to use this URCap
6874
6975 The latest release can be downloaded from `its own repository <https://github.com/UniversalRobots/Universal_Robots_ExternalControl_URCap/releases >`_.
7076
71- For installing the necessary URCap and creating a program, please see the individual tutorials on
72- how to :ref: `setup a CB3 robot <install-urcap-cb3 >`.
77+ To install the URCap you first have to copy it to the robot's **programs ** folder which can be done either
78+ via scp or using a USB stick.
79+
80+ On the welcome screen select *Setup Robot * and then *URCaps * to enter the URCaps installation
81+ screen.
82+
83+
84+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/cb3_01_welcome.png
85+ :target: initial_setup_images/cb3_01_welcome.png
86+ :alt: Welcome screen of a CB3 robot
87+
88+
89+ There, click the little plus sign at the bottom to open the file selector. There you should see
90+ all urcap files stored inside the robot's programs folder or a plugged USB drive. Select and open
91+ the **externalcontrol-X.Y.Z.urcap ** file and click *open *. Your URCaps view should now show the
92+ **External Control ** in the list of active URCaps and a notification to restart the robot. Do that
93+ now.
94+
95+
96+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/cb3_05_urcaps_installed.png
97+ :target: initial_setup_images/cb3_05_urcaps_installed.png
98+ :alt: URCaps screen with installed urcaps
99+
100+
101+ After the reboot you should find the **External Control ** URCaps inside the *Installation * section.
102+ For this select *Program Robot * on the welcome screen, select the *Installation * tab and select
103+ **External Control ** from the list.
104+
105+
106+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/cb3_07_installation_excontrol.png
107+ :target: initial_setup_images/cb3_07_installation_excontrol.png
108+ :alt: Installation screen of URCaps
109+
110+
111+ Here you'll have to setup the IP address of the external PC which will be running the remote
112+ application.
113+ Note that the robot and the external PC have to be in the same network, ideally in a direct
114+ connection with each other to minimize network disturbances. The custom port should be left
115+ untouched for now.
116+
117+
118+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/cb3_10_prog_structure_urcaps.png
119+ :target: initial_setup_images/cb3_10_prog_structure_urcaps.png
120+ :alt: Insert the external control node
121+
122+
123+ To use the new URCaps, create a new program and insert the **External Control ** program node into
124+ the program tree
125+
126+
127+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/cb3_11_program_view_excontrol.png
128+ :target: initial_setup_images/cb3_11_program_view_excontrol.png
129+ :alt: Program view of external control
130+
73131
74- .. tab :: e-Series
132+ If you click on the *command * tab again, you'll see the settings entered inside the *Installation *.
133+ Check that they are correct, then save the program. Your robot is now ready to be used together with
134+ this driver
135+
136+ .. group-tab :: PolyScope 5
75137
76138 .. note ::
77139
78140 A minimal PolyScope version of 5.9.4 is required to use this URCap
79141
80142 The latest release can be downloaded from `its own repository <https://github.com/UniversalRobots/Universal_Robots_ExternalControl_URCap/releases >`_.
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82- For installing the necessary URCap and creating a program, please see the individual tutorials on
83- how to :ref: `setup an e-Series robot <install-urcap-e-series >`.
144+ To install it you first have to copy it to the robot's **programs ** folder which can be done either
145+ via scp or using a USB stick.
146+
147+ On the welcome screen click on the hamburger menu in the top-right corner and select *Settings * to enter the robot's setup. There select *System * and then *URCaps * to enter the URCaps installation screen.
148+
149+
150+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/es_01_welcome.png
151+ :target: initial_setup_images/es_01_welcome.png
152+ :alt: Welcome screen of an e-Series robot
153+
154+
155+ There, click the little plus sign at the bottom to open the file selector. There you should see
156+ all urcap files stored inside the robot's programs folder or a plugged USB drive. Select and open
157+ the **externalcontrol-X.Y.Z.urcap ** file and click *open *. Your URCaps view should now show the
158+ **External Control ** in the list of active URCaps and a notification to restart the robot. Do that
159+ now.
160+
161+
162+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/es_05_urcaps_installed.png
163+ :target: initial_setup_images/es_05_urcaps_installed.png
164+ :alt: URCaps screen with installed urcaps
165+
166+
167+ After the reboot you should find the **External Control ** URCaps inside the *Installation * section.
168+ For this select *Program Robot * on the welcome screen, select the *Installation * tab and select
169+ **External Control ** from the list.
170+
171+
172+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/es_07_installation_excontrol.png
173+ :target: initial_setup_images/es_07_installation_excontrol.png
174+ :alt: Installation screen of URCaps
175+
176+
177+ Here you'll have to setup the IP address of the external PC which will be running the remote
178+ application. Note that the robot and the external PC have to be in the same network, ideally in a
179+ direct connection with each other to minimize network disturbances. The custom port should be left
180+ untouched for now.
181+
182+
183+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/es_10_prog_structure_urcaps.png
184+ :target: initial_setup_images/es_10_prog_structure_urcaps.png
185+ :alt: Insert the external control node
186+
187+
188+ To use the new URCaps, create a new program and insert the **External Control ** program node into
189+ the program tree
190+
191+
192+ .. image :: ../images/initial_setup_images/es_11_program_view_excontrol.png
193+ :target: initial_setup_images/es_11_program_view_excontrol.png
194+ :alt: Program view of external control
195+
196+
197+ If you click on the *command * tab again, you'll see the settings entered inside the *Installation *.
198+ Check that they are correct, then save the program. Your robot is now ready to be used together with
199+ this driver.
84200
85- .. tab :: PolyScope X
201+ .. group- tab :: PolyScope X
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87203 .. warning ::
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