Delta X Software
Delta X Software is a comprehensive control and programming platform for Delta robots.
Installation Guide
Prerequisites
- Qt 5.15 with MSVC 2019 (recommended)
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 or 2022 Community Edition
- OpenCV 4.0 or higher
- Git
- CMake (3.16 or higher)
- Python (for script execution)
Hardware Requirements
- Delta robot with compatible controller
- USB webcam or industrial camera (for vision features)
- Conveyor belt system (optional)
- Encoder devices (optional)
Installation Steps
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Delta-X-Software.git
cd Delta-X-Software
- Open the project in Qt Creator:
- Launch Qt Creator (with Qt 5.15)
- Go to File -> Open File or Project
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Navigate to the cloned repository and select DeltaRobotSoftware.pro
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In Qt Creator:
- Go to Tools -> Options -> Kits
- Create a new kit or modify existing one
- Set the MSVC 2019 compiler as the C++ compiler
- Select Qt 5.15 as the Qt version
- Configure the debugger
Environment Setup
Add these paths to your system's PATH:
- MSVC compiler directory
- Qt 5.15 bin directory
- CMake bin directory
- OpenCV bin directory
Building the Project
- Configure build settings in Qt Creator:
- Select Release or Debug configuration
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Set build directory
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Build the project:
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Click Build -> Build Project or press Ctrl+B
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Run the application:
- Click the Run button or press Ctrl+R
Initial Configuration
- Configure robot connection:
- Set COM port in settings
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Configure speed and acceleration parameters
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Set up vision system:
- Select camera ID
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Configure detection algorithms
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Connect auxiliary devices:
- Configure conveyor settings
- Set up encoder parameters