argus_dynamixel 0.2.4

argus_dynamixel

A Python wrapper with the necessary methods to enable Dynamixel usage on Argus Array hardware.
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About The Project

argus_dynamixel is a Python package that provides a wrapper for the Dynamixel SDK, specifically tailored for the Argus Array project. This package simplifies the integration and control of Dynamixel motors within the Argus Array hardware setup.

Built With

• Python
• Dynamixel SDK
• Poetry

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

• Poetry
• Python 3.10 or later

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/vasqua/argus_dynamixel
   

2. Create the Poetry environment

   cd argus_dynamixel/
   poetry install
   

3. Activate the shell and run the package

   poetry shell
   poetry run ...
   

Usage

Here are some examples of how to use the argus_dynamixel package:

from argus_dynamixel import DXLMotorSDK

# Initialize the controller
controller = DXLMotorSDK(port='/dev/ttyUSB0', baudrate=57600)

# Enable a motor
controller.enable_motor(dxl_id=1)

# Set motor position
controller.set_position(dxl_id=1, position=512)

# Get motor position
position = controller.get_position(dxl_id=1)
print(f"Motor position: {position}")

# Disable the motor
controller.disable_motor(dxl_id=1)

For more examples, please refer to the Documentation

Roadmap

See the open issues for a list of proposed features (and known issues).

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

Contact

Alan Vasquez - vasqua@unc.edu

Project Link: https://github.com/vasqua/argus_dynamixel

Acknowledgements

• ROBOTIS-GIT
• Python Software Foundation
• Poetry