

In the example below, we'll assume that this IP is 192.168.1.1. Make sure your Windows PC has a static IP configured. Go to \RobotStudio\Systems and select the folder corresponding to the name of your station.Ĭopy all the files from abb_driver/rapid (Indigo and later) directory and place them in the newly created ROS directory.Īs the GetSysInfo(.) function does not return a valid IP address when used in RobotStudio (it returns "VC" instead of the IP of your Windows machine), we need to change something in the ROS_socket.sys source file. and select 616-1 PC interface and 623-1 Multitasking.īefore continuing in RobotStudio, you need to put the RAPID files of the ROS driver on the controller of the created arm. There should be only one mechanism, so just press Next >.Ĭlick Options. Give the system a name, leave the rest of the options untouched and press Next >.

Select Virtual Controller and choose From Layout. You can zoom (scroll wheel), move ( CTRL+drag mouse) and rotate ( CTRL+SHIFT+drag mouse). Select ABB library and pick the robot type you want to model.

It's possible to simulate the communication between ROS and an ABB arm, by replacing the real arm by a simulated arm.
