[DART-Studio] Simulator

Purpose

• The following instructions detail the procedure for operating the simulator within DART-Studio.
• Additionally, guidance will be provided on establishing a connection between DART-Studio and the simulator, as well as verifying the status subsequent to launching the simulator.

Scope

• DART-Studio V2
• DART-PLATFORM V3

Contents

• Preparation
• Steps
• Caution
• Additional Information

Preparation

• DART-Studio V2 Installation

Steps

• This is the initial page displayed upon launching DART-Studio. You can connect the robot and the controller to DART-Studio to monitor their status.

• Additionally, it is possible to utilize the DART-Studio simulator to evaluate the robot’s movements, postures, and other functionalities. This guide provides instructions on how to initiate the DART-Studio simulator.

• Prior to initiating the simulator, it is necessary to select the robot model.

• By clicking the ‘Set Robot Type’ button, the desired robot model to utilize can be selected.

• Please review the list carefully and select the appropriate model.

• If you select the robot model, the pop-up message shown in the image above will appear.

• Please note that this is merely an informational message and does not indicate any issues. Therefore, there is no cause for concern.

• When this message appears, simply click "OK." Afterward, please proceed by clicking the ‘Run Simulator’ button.

• Clicking the ‘Run Simulator’ button will open this window, and the process will proceed automatically.

• Please do not close this window while the simulator is in use. The simulator will cease to function if this window is closed.

• The simulator has now been initiated. You can verify this by the presence of the ‘Running’ indicator in the Simulator menu.

• By selecting the ‘Disconnect’ button within the Controller Connection menu, the ‘Target’ button will become enabled.

• Clicking this button allows you to choose between the controller and the simulator as the target. The default selection is the controller.

• To verify the robot’s movement or posture, it is necessary to connect the simulator to DART-Studio.

• Please select the simulator as the target and click the ‘Connect’ button.

• Upon clicking the ‘Connect’ button, the simulator establishes a connection with DART-Studio.

• You may monitor the robot’s status, execute programs within the Task Manager, and perform various other functions.

• For further details regarding DART-Studio, please consult the DART-Studio manual.

Caution

• If there is no response or the simulator does not run properly after clicking the 'Run Simulator' button, please uninstall DART-Studio completely from 'Control Panel – Programs and Features', and then reinstall it.
• If the issue persists even after reinstalling DART-Studio, please check whether Python 3.5.2 is installed correctly.

Additional Information

• The simulator introduced above is only available for DART-Studio V2. DART-Studio V3 does not have a simulator.
• Instead, you can install and run Dart-Service, which is a simulator exclusively for V3. By connecting Dart-Service with DART-Studio V3, you can control the robot and check its status.
• For more information about Dart-Service, please refer to the link below.
  • Quick Start
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