1. Introduction
2. Components of the kit
3. Hardware setup
3.1. Introduction
3.2. E-Stop
3.3. Classic
3.4. Si
3.5. Instruments
4. Software
5. Connectivity
6. Configuration files
7. Calibration
8. Usage
9. Development
10. Video
11. Troubleshooting
12. References
dVRK
3.
Hardware setup
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3.
Hardware setup
3.1. Introduction
3.2. E-Stop
3.2.1. Summary
3.2.2. Overview of safety chain
3.2.3. Modular E-stop chain (recommended)
3.2.4. Monolithic E-stop chain (not recommended)
3.2.5. Issue with two 5-pin connectors
3.2.6. A quick note about grounding
3.2.7. Debugging
3.2.7.1. Test single FPGA-QLA board set (bypassing relays on QLA boards)
3.2.7.2. Test single controller box with QLA relays in the loop
3.2.7.3. Hardware Debug
3.3. Classic
3.3.1. Unboxing
3.3.1.1. Intuitive components
3.3.1.2. dVRK controllers
3.3.2. Mount
3.3.2.1. MTMs
3.3.2.2. SUJ
3.3.2.3. PSMs
3.3.2.4. ECM
3.3.3. Connections
3.3.4. Modifications
3.3.4.1. Sterile adapter
Adapter and instrument detection
Support for S/Si instruments
3.3.4.2. Foot pedals
Introduction
Orginal da Vinci foot pedals
Description
Connection to dVRK controller
Removing the foot pedal tray
Configuration
dVRK controller compatible foot pedals
Material
Wiring
Configuration
USB foot pedals
Compilation
Configuration
3.3.4.3. Head sensor
Introduction
daVinci Head Sensor
Wiring
Testing with
qladisp
Configuration
dVRK Head Sensor
Hardware
Wiring
Physical setup
Configuration
3.3.4.4. Endoscope focus controller
Introduction
da Vinci focus controller
Description
Wiring
Connections
Configuration
dVRK focus controller
3.3.4.5. Instrument detection
Introduction
Dallas driver interface
Prerequisites
dMIB Rev F or newer
dMIB Rev A-E
1-wire interface
Prerequisites
dMIB Rev F or newer
dMIB Rev A-E
3.3.4.6. Console height adjustement
Introduction
Original electronics
dVRK solution
3.3.4.7. QLA heat sink upgrade
Introduction
Power source for the fans
Mounting screws
Recommended solution
Results
3.3.4.8. dMIB modification for setup joints switch ECM pre 2015
3.4. Si
3.4.1. Mount
3.4.2. Connections
3.4.3. ESPM
3.4.3.1. Introduction
3.4.3.2. Installation
3.4.3.3. Usage
3.4.3.4. Troubleshooting
3.4.4. SUJ
3.4.4.1. Preparation
3.4.4.2. dESSJ
3.4.4.3. dSIB-Si
3.4.4.4. JHU setup
3.5. Instruments