[ros-users] Using ROS for a Delta Robot

[Wouter van Teijlingen]

Hello list,

At the moment i'm involved in a project where we are trying to built a 
Delta Robot. So i start reading the docs and tutorials and i've a few 
questions.

The kinematic model for the Delta Robot has already been developed; a 
inverse and forward model is available to me.

I'm trying to find out if i'm heading the right way. I've found a page 
on the ROS wiki named 'Running arm navigation on non-PR2 arm' 
[http://www.ros.org/wiki/arm_navigation/Tutorials/Running%20arm%20navigation%20on%20non-PR2%20arm]

Is it right to say that if i implement the functions mentioned in the 
article above that i can have a working Delta Robot (kinematic model, 
that is)? Is there perhaps a better way?

We are probably going with the Trio Whistle from ElmoMC for controlling 
the motors. I think it's best to start with developing the kinematic 
model and then implement packages for communication with the controller. 
Any tips or ideas on this? I've already found a package with CANopen 
support for the Elmo Harmonica 
[http://www.ros.org/wiki/cob_canopen_motor] (basically the same as a 
whistler)...

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Kind regards,

Wouter van Teijlingen

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