Launch your first robot project

Step-by-step robot calibration and setup course: tool measurement, TCP calibration, Machine Maker configuration, and a final test project to verify results.

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In this video course, we guide you through the complete process step by step. We start with a clear overview of different robot setups: what configurations are possible, what options you have, and how to choose the right approach for your application.

From there, we move into the practical calibration work:

Video 2: Tool measurement — measuring your tools and using the short spike and long spike to prepare for accurate TCP work.
Video 3: TCP measurement — performing the TCP measurement correctly so your robot movements are reliable and precise.

Once the fundamentals are set, we build everything into a complete setup:

Video 4: Machine Maker — creating your full robot project and building the complete robot configuration.
Video 5: Final test project — making a simple cube project to verify that everything is correctly set up in Machine Maker and in ENCY.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a complete robot setup and a proven test project—so you can move forward with confidence.
 
 
 

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Sven ten Hove

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Lessons

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  1. 1How to measure your toolsTCP calibration requires a basic setup with an aluminum block and precise measurement tools. Measure the lengths of the long and short spikes, ensuring accurate reference points for calibration. Input these values into the MachineMaker app to prepare for milling operations.Video lesson
  2. 2Manual TCP CalibrationPerform a 4-point TCP calibration using a KUKA KRC 4 controller to accurately define tool positions for milling operations. This process involves measuring the tool from multiple angles and directions, ensuring precise alignment with the reference point. Adjust settings to manual mode for fine-tuning during calibration to avoid collisions.Video lesson
  3. 3Building robotic cell in MachinemakerDetermine the position of an external table relative to a robot and create a digital twin using ENCY's MachineMaker. Measure the spindle TCP and configure the robot's base and joints, including adding a rotary table and defining its movement parameters. Complete the setup by inputting positional data and saving the configuration.Video lesson
  4. 4Making a robot test projectTest robot schema accuracy using a cube test by importing a test block and applying spatial transformations. Set up machining operations, including roughing and scalloping, ensuring correct tool orientation and stock parameters. Finally, simulate and run the program on a robot, verifying the output against expected results for precision.Video lesson

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