This file contains basic resources and instructions for connecting to the Kinova Gen3 robot in real life.
- Quick-start guide (physical version also availible in packing case)
- User Manual
- Github
Coming soon.
- Clamp base firmly to mounting surface
- Connect emergency stop
- Connect power supply
- Check that emergency stop is disabled (twist up)
- Hold silver power button for 3 seconds
- Wait for top light to be solid green
- Hold power button for several seconds
- Make sure robot is in stable position
- Disconnect power supply
- Power off joystick (hold central X-box button 6 seconds)
- Hold left button (slightly indented) to move robot around freely (gravity compensation mode)
- Hold right button (sticking out slightly) to move robot around but keep end-effector orientation.
- Connect X-box controller via USB
- See Quick-start guide for detailed controls
- Particularly useful: (A) and (B) move to different "home" positions
- Connect via ethernet
- Disable wifi
- Set computer IP to 192.168.1.11
- In browser, go to 192.168.1.10 (robot's IP)
- Log in with admin/admin
- Once attached, make sure correct gripper is selected in Webapp: Configurations/Arm/Product/End Effector Type
- L/R triggers on joystick open and close the gripper
Coming soon.
- Install instructions can be found here
- Connect via ethernet
- Disable wifi
- Set computer IP to 192.168.1.11
- See examples
Coming soon.