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1.8.5.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug where target tracking would give a warning (moving really fast) if initiated after the first Robot Node
New Feature
Added prototype functionality for controlling the speed slider via an external hardware knob (refining hardware, but let me know if you would like a prototype kit)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_WLMODkBQF0uR2GQ4zS06Q7m3jffFgJ/view?usp=drive_link
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TCP for Periscope or Angled Lenses
Hi everyone!
How would you measure and input the TCP for periscope or angled lenses to get the XYZ match to what you are viewing in camera?
Cheers!
Ahmad
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1.8.2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rj4FMMCm25OSv0-bfK8vxAgPzBXjSQ0l/view?usp=drive_link
NOTE 1.8.2 HAS NOT BEEN USED ON SET YET (will be used the week of January 6th 2025). Please report any issues or confusion if you use.
Slim Control TCP Check
The TCP used when setting the Slim Control Start position is now stored (note this is an ESTIMATE as the actual TCP isn't transparent in the to Slim Control)
This TCP estimate is shown at the top of the statistics tab on Slim Control
If the TCP is significantly different from this saved TCP when running the program, a warning will be shown
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Polyscope 5.18.1
Update for the robot pendant operating system:
To install:
Download and copy to a flash drive
Plug the flash drive into the controller
Open the settings screen from the hamburger menu in the top right
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1.8.0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KCF11WtbsF5oUar8hxDhy6-XuiRalsSh/view?usp=drive_link
Removed some items being tested from SlimSoft Installation. These will appear after installing with exclamation marks as shown below. Click "Remove from Installation" to get rid of them for now.
Added unreal livelink support (under testing). To activate, navigate to Installation->URCaps->Live Link. Enable the Daemon, set the frame rate for LiveLink data to be streamed at, and network address of the receiving computer (plug into the robot's ethernet port). Once the robot it active (green or yellow circle in the bottom left, click activate and livelink streaming will begin.
Reduced decimal place count for positions so they won't cut off (especially helpful on stretch)
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How can I offset a motion to start at a new position?
Is there a way I can offset a Slim Control to keep it's path (for compositing), but start from a different location?
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daniel
31 jul 2024
Yes, there is!
Once you are ready to offset your motion path, I first recommend you SAVE AS a new program just in case you mess it up (that way you can always go back to your original program).
Next, go to the "Scale" tab on the relevant Slim Control. Press the set offset, move to the new position, and click OK (just like you would for setting other positions).
Finally click the "OffsetMove" button, this will make a relative offset of the Slim Control Start and all robot nodes to work from the new Offset Position as the start.
TIP
Be careful not to change your Tilt and Roll values at the offset position. While the program positions will be offset, it is rare that that sort of change is desirable (note changes to those may also impact how Horizontal/Vertical "HV" Bezier handles shape the move)
Run "Evaluate Path" to make sure the robot can reach the new path and execute in the designated duration.
Run the move slowly after offsetting to make sure the robot does what you expect
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Disassembling and Packing Slim for Air Travel
A major benefit of Slim as a motion control solution is its ability to pack away into an airline compatible set of travel cases. This requires a partial disassembly of Slim's arm and a complete disassembly of its base. Below, you will find a series of videos outlining the disassembly process. Feel free to share any questions relating to Slim's disassembly/re-assembly in the comments under this post.
NOTE AS YOU DISASSEMBLE: Take photos of each step in your disassembly--Especially before disconnecting any cables. This (along with following the below steps in reverse) will provide you with a useful guide for re-assembly.
Step 1: Remove turnbuckles and riser from base.
Step 2: Mount arm onto newly configured base pedestal.
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SlimSoft V0.3 (PC/MAC Simulation App)
PC: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WpMCfDoC7mY9docLuq3gurmU_dG0pvRl/view?usp=drive_link
MAC: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19JOXKvO08Bz6Aoi9j0fdhMsy3U0WW7kT/view?usp=drive_link
Lots of bug fixes and stability improvements
Circular mid points should now work properly
Added option to hide robot so it is easier to see path changes
Added option to show virtual gimble to better understand how the robot interprets rotation/euler angles
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Alright~ Will try it out
Thank you Daniel!