Linux; Set-Up; Checking Usb-To-Dynamixel Connection In Linux - Robotis Dynamixel Pro Quick Start Manual

Quick Start for Dynamixel Pro v1.00b

Linux

1.3

1.3.1 Set-up

i. Checking USB-to-Dynamixel connection in Linux
- To the PC has detected the USB-to-Dynamixel device simply enter the command
ls /dev
- Linux OS will display a list onder the /dev directory simply look for "ttyUSB0"
ii. Verify proper serial device connection
- Note: there may be instances where the USB-to-Dynamixel dongle may show as
"ttyUSB1" "instead of the default "ttyUSB0." This happens when another serial
device has already been connected to the PC prior to connecting the USB-to-
Dynamixel dongle.
- To get Linux to reassign ttyUSB0 to USB-to-Dynamixel disconnect all serial
devices; then connect USB-to-Dynamixel loffowed by inputting the command ls
/dev. The device should appear as ttyUSB0. Afterwards, you may connect other
serial devices.
1.3.2 Download and install Dynamixel SDK 2.0
i. Preparing your system in Linux (assuming the PC is connected to the internet)
- Make sure to update your Linux OS package repositories with the command apt-
get update.
- Dynamixel SDK 2.0 requires a C++ compiler (g++). To get it simply enter apt-
get install g++.
- A text editor to read and change the code, if desired. Fortunately, Linux releases
are accompanied by editors, such as Vim and G-edit.
ii. Obtain the source
- Visit support.robotis.com and go to the Dynamixel PRO section
- Download Linux version of the zipped SDK file
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