Robot Startup Procedure

Video: https://youtu.be/iPp4MM8Nig4

0. Before Booting

• Insert batteries into Dingo bases.
• Start from one end to insert batteries and next.
• Double-check:
  • 3 connections to the laptop
  • 2 connections to the camera
• Ensure proper connections
• Note: Could turn on master computer, etc.

1. Power on the Dingo Drive bases

• Press ON button on the front of each Dingo Base
• Wait for the laptops to boot up
  • 3.8 GHz (showed on the top bar) is optimal. If less, batteries may not be fully charged
  • If below optimal CPU speed:
    • Turn off robot and laptop
    • Refill batteries
    • Turn system back on
• Turn on the laptop by pressing the power button (lightly, < 1 sec) if the laptop does not turn on automatically.

2. Power on the Kinova Arm

• Turn power switch on each arm to ON
• Wait for joystick light to stop blinking
  • If blinking never stops → Firmware update required
• Hold the button below POWER until:
  • Arm reaches home position
  • Blue light appears on joystick
• Press 1 Button
  • Updates the offset on the end effector (Force Torque sensor)
  • Blue light will turn on