Mecademic Sample Programs

This repository contains programming examples and demonstrations for Mecademic robots across multiple programming languages and integration scenarios.

Supported Robots

• Meca500 R3 and R4
• MCS500

Programming Languages & Examples

🐍 Python Examples

• HandGuiding - Force-controlled hand guiding with haptic feedback
• PythonUI - Complete PyQt5 GUI for robot control
• ZaberProbing - Integration with Zaber linear stages for automated probing
• TCP-Socket-Client - Simple TCP/IP socket client demonstration

⚙️ C Examples

• Basic TCP Communication - Socket-based robot control implementation

🔷 C# Examples

• Meca500 Quick Start - Essential TCP/IP robot control with smart homing and movement patterns

🔧 LabVIEW Examples

• LabVIEW Connection and Control - Basic robot control using TCP/IP commands with custom SubVIs
• LabVIEW Monitoring - Robot status monitoring and data display using the monitoring port

🏭 PLC Integration

• Allen-Bradley CompactLogix - Complete integration using Add-On Instructions (AOI) with Ethernet/IP
• Unitronics - TCP/IP integration with Unitronics Samba PLCs for direct robot control
• Omron - EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP integration with Omron PLCs including HMI examples
• CodeSys - EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP integration with CodeSys PLCs and ControlWin emulation

🌐 TCP/IP Communication

• TCP/IP Socket Communication Guide - Foundational TCP/IP concepts and implementation examples

Prerequisites

General Requirements

• Robot Connection: Ensure your Meca500 robot is connected to your network
• Network Access: Computer must be able to communicate with robot IP address
• Robot Firmware: Compatible firmware version for your robot model

Quick Start

1. Choose your programming language from the examples above
2. Navigate to the specific example directory
3. Read the individual README for setup and usage instructions
4. Configure robot IP address in the example code
5. Run the example following the provided instructions

Robot Network Configuration

Most examples use these default settings:

• Control Port: 10000 (TCP)
• Monitoring Port: 10001 (TCP)
• Default IP: 192.168.0.100

Refer to your robot's documentation for network configuration details.

Getting Help

For technical support:

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features on the Mecademic GitHub page
• Email Support: support@mecademic.com
• Documentation: Visit Mecademic Documentation

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Add your example with proper documentation
4. Submit a pull request

License

All packages in this repository are licensed under the MIT license.

Authors

• Mecademic - Continuous work