Robotex Avatar II User Manual page 7

Manipulator Arm Controls (using Robot
When the arm is attached to the robot, the standard robot controls remain mostly the
same. The only difference is that the payload switch button (green) will now switch the
view on the controller screen between the robot drive camera, arm camera, and split
screen mode.
Please refer to Figures 1 and 2 on pages 9-10 for controller button diagrams and labels for
arm use.
NOTE: Please make sure that the front flippers are flat on the ground and the rear
robot weight is attached when operating the arm. This will stabilize the robot's
weight distribution and help make arm movement and control smoother.
A) Modes for Manipulator Arm Controls
There are two modes you can use the arm in, depending on the specific situation and task
at hand – Arm Mode and Drive Mode.
Each mode has slightly different controls/functionality. In both views, you will be looking
out of the arm's built-in camera. To switch between the modes, touch the icons
highlighted below using the controller's touchscreen.
Touchscreen Arm/Drive Mode Switching
• When this button is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the
screen, the robot is in "Arm Mode." This means that both joysticks will
control the arm. Full arm control is enabled in this mode only. Driving
and robot movement are disabled in this mode. Use this mode when
you need full arm functionality but do not need to move the robot.
Press this button (on the touchscreen) to toggle to Drive mode.
• When this button is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the
screen, the robot is in "Drive Mode." Driving and partial arm control is
enabled. In this mode, the left stick controls robot movement and the
right stick controls certain arm movements. Full arm control is disabled.
Use this mode when you need to move the robot but also use parts
of the arm.
7 Avatar® Manipulator Arm User Manual
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