TA11 Readout

ROS Messages and Services

TA11.msg

Used for publishing current sensor values. Contains two scalar force values along with the frames they are measured in.

TA11Debug.msg

The Force Controller based on TA11s uses this message to publish debug information about current control cycles.

GetForceThreshold.srv

Service to inquire about the current noise threshold, which gets calculated after each calibration.

LabJack U6 Setup

  1. Install LabJackPython
  2. Install exodriver
  3. Verify installation with python -c "import u6"

The cable connections for the TA11 sensors are as follows:

White --> AIN1
Green --> AIN2
Black -->  GND
Red   -->   VS