aero-open-sdk 0.1.0.dev1

This package provides an interface to control the Aero Hand Open robotic hand.

Aero Open SDK — Python Interface for TetherIA's Robotic Hand

Aero Open Hand is a 7-DoF tendon-driven robotic hand for dexterous manipulation and research.

The SDK enables full control via Python. Perform homing, calibration, and precise motion control with ease.

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⚙️ Installation

The SDK is currently tested for Python 3.10 and above.

📦 Install via pip

pip install aero-open-sdk

🧩 Install from source (editable mode)

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/TetherIA/aero-hand-open.git
   

2. Navigate to the cloned repository directory:

   cd sdk
   

3. Install the package in editable mode:

   pip install -e .
   

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🖥️ One-Time Setup

When setting up your hand for the first time, our setup GUI helps you configure motor IDs and test motor connections.

After installation, launch the Setup GUI with:

aero-open-gui

This provides an interactive interface to configure your hand.

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🔌 Serial Port Setup

Aero Hand connects to the host PC via a serial (USB) interface. To operate the SDK, you must specify the correct serial port for your device.

🐧 Linux

Most Linux systems assign the device path as /dev/ttyACM0 or /dev/ttyUSB0. You can list connected serial devices with:

ls /dev/ttyACM* /dev/ttyUSB*

💡 Persistent Device Path (Recommended)

Device names like /dev/ttyUSB0 can change each time you reconnect.

To get a persistent name, use the by-id symlink instead:

ls -l /dev/serial/by-id/

This will show you a list of connected serial devices with more descriptive names. Look for the one that corresponds to your Aero Hand. Which will look something like:

usb-Espressif_USB_JTAG_serial_debug_unit_D8:3B:DA:45:C8:1C-if00

Then initialize your hand using that path:

from aero_open_sdk.aero_hand import AeroHand

aero_hand = AeroHand(
  port="/dev/serial/by-id/usb-Espressif_USB_JTAG_serial_debug_unit_D8:3B:DA:45:C8:1C-if00"
)

✅ This ensures your connection always points to the correct device, even if you unplug and replug the hand or change the USB port.

🪟 Windows

On Windows, the device will appear as a COM port like COM3 or COM4. You can find the correct COM port by checking the Device Manager under "Ports (COM & LPT)".

You can then Initialize your hand with the detected COM port:

from aero_open_sdk.aero_hand import AeroHand
aero_hand = AeroHand(port="COM3")

💡 Making the COM Port Persistent

Windows does not have a /by-id/ system like Linux, so the COM number can change if you plug the device into a different USB port.

To make it permanent, you can assign a fixed COM number:

1. Plug in the Aero Hand and open Device Manager.
2. Find it under Ports (COM & LPT).
3. Right-click → Properties → Port Settings → Advanced.
4. In COM Port Number, select an unused port (e.g., COM5).
5. Click OK to save.

You can now always use this COM port when initializing the SDK.

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💡 Examples

To integrate the SDK into your own code, refer to the examples folder for sample files demonstrating basic usage.

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🧰 Troubleshooting

1. Installation Fails (pip install error)

If installation fails, try the following steps:

• Check your Python version:

  Make sure you have Python 3.10 or higher installed.

• 🔧 Upgrade pip to the latest version:

  Our package requires an up-to-date version of pip.

  You can upgrade pip with:

  pip install --upgrade pip
  

On Windows, if you see error like "pip is not recognized", use the py launcher command instead:

```bash
py -m pip install --upgrade pip
```

2. Path Mismatch on Windows

• You may not have the Python Scripts path added to your system PATH environment variable.

• To fix this, you can either:

  1. Add the Python Scripts directory (e.g., C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python310\Scripts) to your system PATH.
  2. Or use the py launcher command to launch the GUI after installation:

     py -m aero_open_sdk
     

  3. Create a virtual environment and install the package there.

     python -m venv venv
     .\venv\Scripts\activate
     pip install aero-open-sdk
     aero-open-gui
     

3. Linux Troubleshooting: Serial Port Permission

If you see a permission error when connecting to the serial port (e.g., /dev/ttyACM0), do the following:

1. Find your username:

   whoami
   

2. Add your user to the dialout group (replace yourusername with the output from whoami):

   sudo usermod -a -G dialout yourusername
   

3. Restart your system (or log out and log back in).
4. After restart, open a terminal and run:

   groups
   

   You should see your username and dialout listed.
5. Try connecting to the serial port again in the GUI.

If you still see permission errors, check device permissions with:

ls -l /dev/ttyACM0

You may need to temporarily set permissions:

sudo chmod 666 /dev/ttyACM0

💬 Support

If you encounter issues or have feature requests:

• Open a GitHub Issue
• Contact us at [e-mail]

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🤝 Contribution

We welcome community contributions!

If you'd like to improve the SDK, fix bugs, or add new features:

1. Fork this repository.

2. Create a new branch for your changes.

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   

3. Commit your changes with clear messages.

4. Push your branch to your fork.

5. Open a Pull Request (PR) describing your updates.

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⚖️ License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

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