Controlling the AL5D PLTW via a PC USM OR Raspberry Pi port in Python

[bonzadog]

Where can I get all the command code to control the Arm via Python?
How does one connect the Arm to the RPi … Serial?? USB ??

Any tips are most welcome. I am very new to using the AL5D PLTW. So very much in the learning curve.

Thanks.

BD

[embeddedbarsha]

You may find your answer here.

How can you control an AL5D via Flowarm PLTW from a Raspberry Pi?

Hello there, I’d be glad if someone could help me out with some advice… I am an absolute beginner when it comes to robotics and electronics, but I have an upcoming project, where I have to make a Lynxmotion AL5D arm perform a looped sequence. It’s for an art exhibition, so it’s going to have to run every day, all day, for 3 months. And it has to be very simple to be started every morning, when the exhibition opens. Since I have no experience with Python, I’d like to use the easy Flowarm PLTW …

[cbenson]

@bonzadog Welcome to the RobotShop Community.

@bonzadog

Where can I get all the command code to control the Arm via Python?
How does one connect the Arm to the RPi … Serial?? USB ??

To add to @embeddedbarsha 's answer:

Assuming you have the version with the SSC-32U servo controller:

SSC-32U USB Servo Controller

You can see the communication protocol here:

lynxmotion_ssc-32u_usb_user_guide.pdf

The protocol is very easy to understand and implement in any programming language. If you already know Python, this application might be of interest: Chess Robot - Set Up | RobotShop Community