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- This should only be done if you have permission from the Technology Lab Staff
- There are two KUKA robot computer cabinets, called controllers, one for each of the two robots. These are KUKA KRC4 controllers running KRC4 software on Windows XP.
- The cabinets controllers and robots will be are labeled "HAL" and "TARS" to show which one goes to which. The cabinet closest to the window corresponds to the robot arm closest to the window.
- Turn a cabinet the appropriate controller on by rotating the switch to the vertical vertical ON position
- The controller will now boot up. Sometimes the computer cabinet will start making a loud noise like a fan is going very fast inside of it. This is normal and usually only lasts a minute.
- There is a little, hand-held computer screen tablet that is attached to the cabinet controller by a cable. This is the the teach pendant (or SmartPad) and is the main way you interact with the robot arms.
- Take the teach pendant out of its cradle and set it on the desk.
- You can either use the touch screen and on-screen keyboard on the teach pendant or plug in the a usb hub with the a keyboard and mouse. I prefer using Using the keyboard and mouse can make your life easier but you can try both and see what you prefer.
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