OK Guys, today is the day. (Updated August, 24)
You can now test abetaversion of thePalletizing Plugin.
To give you a bit more context, our goal was to create a flexible palletizing feature that lets you create any type of pallet layout using an intuitive 2D environment.
We this new feature, I was able to reduce the time it takes me to create a palletizing project by about80-85%. As aRoboDKuser first and foremost, I can tell you that I'm very excited about this one. I really hope you guys will share my excitement!
To help you get started I recorded 2 videos, a first one showing you how to install thepluginand a second one showing you how to useit.
More videos will be added to showcase more features and ways you can use theplugin.
Install thePalletizing Plugin:
Video:Palletizing Plugin - Beta - Install
Steps:
1 - Download the.dllof thePalletizing Plugin.
2 - Open C:/RoboDK/bin/plugins, delete any "PluginPalletizing.dll" file you would find there.
3 - Paste the.dllof thePalletizing Pluginyou just downloaded.
4 - OpenRoboDK.
5 - Go toTools -> Pluginsand activate thePalletizing Plugin.
Basic tutorialPalletizing Plugin:
Video:Palletizing Plugin - Beta - Basic Tutorial
Steps:
1 - Create a palletizing station with a robot, a tool, a box, a pallet, a picking program, and a pallet reference frame.
2 - Open thePalletizing Plugin.
3 - SelectPalletize.
4 - Select the rightR eference frameand the rightRobot configuration.
5 - Import theobject(box) and thepallet.
6 - Define yourlayoutsand yourlayers.
7 - AddProgram callsto initiate specific actions during the palletizing process (ei: Init station, pick object, drop object).
8 - Generate thepalletizing program.
Known bugs:
1 -Leaving a layer empty may cause unstable behavior. (Fixed)
List of improvements:
1 -Adding a more flexible approach and retract movements (X,Y,Z relative to the palletizing position). (DONE)
2 -Adding control over the robot speed at different steps of the palletizing process (approach, transition, retract). (DONE)
3 -Adding control over the robot rounding (continuous motion) at different steps of the palletizing process (approach, transition, retract). (DONE)
The.dllto install the newPalletizing Pluginis attached to this post as a .zip file.
I attached the example stations used in thedemo video.
We are waiting for your comments on any aspect of this new feature!
Jeremy
You can now test abetaversion of thePalletizing Plugin.
To give you a bit more context, our goal was to create a flexible palletizing feature that lets you create any type of pallet layout using an intuitive 2D environment.
We this new feature, I was able to reduce the time it takes me to create a palletizing project by about80-85%. As aRoboDKuser first and foremost, I can tell you that I'm very excited about this one. I really hope you guys will share my excitement!
To help you get started I recorded 2 videos, a first one showing you how to install thepluginand a second one showing you how to useit.
More videos will be added to showcase more features and ways you can use theplugin.
Install thePalletizing Plugin:
Video:Palletizing Plugin - Beta - Install
Steps:
1 - Download the.dllof thePalletizing Plugin.
2 - Open C:/RoboDK/bin/plugins, delete any "PluginPalletizing.dll" file you would find there.
3 - Paste the.dllof thePalletizing Pluginyou just downloaded.
4 - OpenRoboDK.
5 - Go toTools -> Pluginsand activate thePalletizing Plugin.
Basic tutorialPalletizing Plugin:
Video:Palletizing Plugin - Beta - Basic Tutorial
Steps:
1 - Create a palletizing station with a robot, a tool, a box, a pallet, a picking program, and a pallet reference frame.
2 - Open thePalletizing Plugin.
3 - SelectPalletize.
4 - Select the rightR eference frameand the rightRobot configuration.
5 - Import theobject(box) and thepallet.
6 - Define yourlayoutsand yourlayers.
7 - AddProgram callsto initiate specific actions during the palletizing process (ei: Init station, pick object, drop object).
8 - Generate thepalletizing program.
Known bugs:
1 -Leaving a layer empty may cause unstable behavior. (Fixed)
List of improvements:
1 -Adding a more flexible approach and retract movements (X,Y,Z relative to the palletizing position). (DONE)
2 -Adding control over the robot speed at different steps of the palletizing process (approach, transition, retract). (DONE)
3 -Adding control over the robot rounding (continuous motion) at different steps of the palletizing process (approach, transition, retract). (DONE)
The.dllto install the newPalletizing Pluginis attached to this post as a .zip file.
I attached the example stations used in thedemo video.
We are waiting for your comments on any aspect of this new feature!
Jeremy
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