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C3 Easy Control (Remote Program Manager and SVG Converter)

  • VDm
  • March 19, 2021 at 10:42 AM
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    • March 19, 2021 at 10:42 AM
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    C3 Easy Control

    Greetings everyone.

    I want to introduce you to a new client program for the C3 Bridge Interface.

    This is a simple application for uploading and downloading, selecting, starting, stopping, and canceling KRL programs on the KUKA robot control system.

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    Features

    • Direct convert SVG images to KRL programs
    • Upload/Download KRL programs to/from KUKA Robot System
    • Select and Run/Pause/Stop and Cancel KRL programs remotely
    • Cancel the current KRL program and return to the XHOME position (press and hold the button)

    System Requirements

    • Windows XP SP3 or later
    • C3 Bridge Interface Server 1.1 running on KUKA Robot System (the latest version included in the C3 Easy Control archive)

    SVG Converter Example

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    Download Links

    Binary (Windows XP or later): https://github.com/ulsu-tech/c3br…ntrol.1.0.2.zip

    Conclusion

    I need a little help from the community to improve the converter algorithm. It would be perfect if advanced users could suggest the best way to draw Bézier curves and ellipses using SPLINE motions. And, as usual, any feedback would be appreciated.

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    • June 14, 2021 at 2:13 AM
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    Hi Dmitry

    It's nice to change program files so easily... :smiling_face:

    But an extra feature that I would find really useful, is ability to upload files to different folders. For example I frequently need to upload config files for my RSI program. These are in the folder Roboter\config\user\common\sensorinterface. At present I have to do it the slow way via USB.

    Thanks Gerald

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    • June 15, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    Quote from geraldft

    Hi Dmitry

    It's nice to change program files so easily... :smiling_face:

    But an extra feature that I would find really useful, is ability to upload files to different folders. For example I frequently need to upload config files for my RSI program. These are in the folder Roboter\config\user\common\sensorinterface. At present I have to do it the slow way via USB.

    Thanks Gerald

    Hello.

    I know, but C3 Easy Control was meant to be a very simple application for downloading programs. A fully featured file manager should be implemented in C3 Control Panel, but I can't even guess when it will happen.

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    • June 15, 2021 at 10:25 AM
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    I'll support that - even pay for it if it helps. :smiling_face:

    I have found problems with sharing files using Windows networking,. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. But your app just connected easily with little fuss...

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    • June 15, 2021 at 3:47 PM
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    Quote from geraldft

    Hi Dmitry

    It's nice to change program files so easily... :smiling_face:

    But an extra feature that I would find really useful, is ability to upload files to different folders. For example I frequently need to upload config files for my RSI program. These are in the folder Roboter\config\user\common\sensorinterface. At present I have to do it the slow way via USB.

    Thanks Gerald

    It should be possible to push those files over the network, as long as the directory is network-writable (a potential security risk). At least in early KSS 8.3, I was able to do it. The RSI and EKI files get read from the hard drive every time the KRL program starts the RSI or EKI process, so that made it much easier to edit&test quickly in RSI and EKI.

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    • June 15, 2021 at 5:16 PM
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    Mmmm. "Should" is the word. I set up some shared folders on the robot, and I was able to access them from an older computer, but not on my current one. It may be because the new PC has Win10 home, which I'm informed has some network limitations.

    Whereas C3 connects easily on both PC's...

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    • June 15, 2021 at 6:50 PM
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    new PC has Win10 home, which I'm informed has some network limitations.

    Well, the answer there is easy - switch to Linux. :uglyhammer2:

    Jokes aside, though, even with Win10Home, it should be possible to set up SMB/CIFS sharing -- that's so basic, even Home should support it. And C3 is probably using the same underlying network resources.

    I would try using the Windows command line and the NET USE command to try mapping the robot's shared directories to drive letters on your PC. Even if it fails, the command line will usually give more detailed errors that might help narrow down the root cause.

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    • June 16, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    Quote from geraldft

    Mmmm. "Should" is the word. I set up some shared folders on the robot, and I was able to access them from an older computer, but not on my current one. It may be because the new PC has Win10 home, which I'm informed has some network limitations.

    Whereas C3 connects easily on both PC's...

    Because occasionally i need to work with KRC1 or some KRC2 on Win95, the last time i was still able to get access to shared folders on Win95 from my WIN10 laptop...

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    • June 16, 2021 at 12:22 PM
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    Win10 has changed a few things of late. For instance you use a pin number to log on and the OS does not have workgroups. I read somewhere that might change things for networks. So far I have searched the internet and tried all kinds of things to no avail. I can access another older Win7 machine, but not the Kuka KRC4. If anyone else is using the same WIndows10 version and has successfully connected to the Kuka network using Windows sharing - then it would be nice to know what the procedure is...

    It must be this version, using a pin number log on - otherwise it's apples and oranges...

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    • June 17, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    Quote from geraldft

    Win10 has changed a few things of late. For instance you use a pin number to log on and the OS does not have workgroups. I read somewhere that might change things for networks. So far I have searched the internet and tried all kinds of things to no avail. I can access another older Win7 machine, but not the Kuka KRC4. If anyone else is using the same WIndows10 version and has successfully connected to the Kuka network using Windows sharing - then it would be nice to know what the procedure is...

    It must be this version, using a pin number log on - otherwise it's apples and oranges...

    What about using UltraVNC or TightVNC, just open port 5900 in KSS, there you have file transfer function... It will work on all windows, for WIN95 just install older versions...

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    • August 14, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    C3 Easy Control

    Greetings everyone.

    I want to introduce you to a new client program for the C3 Bridge Interface.

    This is a simple application for uploading and downloading, selecting, starting, stopping, and canceling KRL programs on the KUKA robot control system.

    main.png

    Features

    • Direct convert SVG images to KRL programs
    • Upload/Download KRL programs to/from KUKA Robot System
    • Select and Run/Pause/Stop and Cancel KRL programs remotely
    • Cancel the current KRL program and return to the XHOME position (press and hold the button)

    System Requirements

    • Windows XP SP3 or later
    • C3 Bridge Interface Server 1.1 running on KUKA Robot System (the latest version included in the C3 Easy Control archive)

    SVG Converter Example

    svg.png

    result.jpg

    Download Links

    Binary (Windows XP or later): https://github.com/ulsu-tech/c3br…ntrol.1.0.2.zip

    Conclusion

    I need a little help from the community to improve the converter algorithm. It would be perfect if advanced users could suggest the best way to draw Bézier curves and ellipses using SPLINE motions. And, as usual, any feedback would be appreciated.

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    Hi Dmitry, very nice piece of software, thank you for sharing!
    Do you think it is possible to fill up the gap between the SVG lines? May be with different patterns?
    Cant wait to try it live :winking_face:

    Keep it coming!

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    • August 16, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    Do you think it is possible to fill up the gap between the SVG lines? May be with different patterns?

    Do you mean fill in the inner area of a figure bounded by the lines? I believe it is best to use a graphic vector editor (such as Inkscape) to prepare a drawing.

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    • September 21, 2021 at 2:36 PM
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    Yes, to fill up the area between the lines - like to make the letters not only contour, but with graphic inside - lines, circle etc

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    • September 21, 2021 at 3:36 PM
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    like this?

    1) read pinned topic: READ FIRST...

    2) if you have an issue with robot, post question in the correct forum section... do NOT contact me directly

    3) read 1 and 2

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    • September 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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    Exactly :smiling_face: looks nice!

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