Set motors on via Command?

SwissStyle

Hello

We want to set the motors on our IRC5 compact (2011) via an external button


My idea was that i Give the button his own E/A Signal and set the motors on if the signal is High

Is there any command to set the motors on in the automatic mode? or is there a simpler solution?

lemster68

There is a system input specifically for that purpose.  You will need to wire that button into the robot's inputs and define the signal.  Further, you will set it up to be the system input to turn the motors on.  Read up on those things in the technical manual, System parameters.

SwissStyle

Where would i find such a System input? 

(sorry if the question is dumb but i am a newbie)

lemster68

In the manual which I referenced above.  If you have Robotstudio installed you will find it under Help, I think.  Or look in the manuals collection at the top of this forum's threads.

mmiddleton73

In robotstudio, go to the Controller tab, connect to your controller with "Add Controller". Once connected, your controller will appear in the tree on the right. Under your controller go to Configuration -> I/O System. System Input will Type option you select. You can right click in the open area and select "New System Input...". Your action will be Motors On, the signal will come from a digital input that is associated to your external push button.