README_EN.md

ROH Firmware

Firmware, protocol and desktop application for Robotic OHand，i.e.，ROH.

Directories & Files

• FAQs: frequently asked questions
  • FAQs.md: FAQs in English
• firmware: firmware update files
  • files in subdirectory ModBus-RTU are for ModBus-RTU version.
  • files in subdirectory SerialCtrl are for SerialCtrl version, can process commands at 90Hz+.
  • files in subdirectory ModBus-RTU+SerialCtrl are for mixed version, recommended.
  • RELEASE_INFO.md: release information for each firmware version.
• OHandSetting: desktop application for Robotic OHand (also for Prosthetic OHand, so it's name is "OHandSetting"). WINDOWS only currently.
  • OHandSetting-User-Manual-V1.1.pdf: User manual for desktop application.
• protocol: protocol specification for ModBus-RTU and SerialCtrl versions
  • OHandModBusRTUProtocol_EN.md: ModBus-RTU protocol specification.
  • OHandSerialProtocol_EN.md: SerialCtrl protocol specification.
  • roh_registers_v1.h/roh_registers_v1.py: registers definitions for C, C++ & Python.
• res: resource file for markdown files
• UserManual: user manual for ROH
  • ROH-A001-Dexterous-Hand-V1.x.x.pdf: User manual

Firmware Update

1. Power off the Robotic OHand.
2. Connect USB-485 converter to Robotic OHand and computer.
3. Found your COM port in system device manager
4. Open OHandSetting, select your right COM port then click "Menu"-"File"-"Force Update"
5. Choose local source and firmware update file in directory "firmware".
6. Follow the instructions.
7. Done.