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Calibration and homing checklist for builders integrators (beginner)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] Calibration and homing checklist for builders integrators (beginner). Practical checks, likely root causes, and safe rec...

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Failure replay for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] Failure replay for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root causes, and safe recovery steps fo...

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MIT control gains for builders integrators (advanced)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] MIT control gains for builders integrators (advanced). Practical checks, likely root causes, and safe recovery steps for...

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ROS 2 control bringup for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] ROS 2 control bringup for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root causes, and safe recovery s...

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SocketCAN debugging for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] SocketCAN debugging for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root causes, and safe recovery ste...

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Teleop data logging for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] Teleop data logging for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root causes, and safe recovery ste...

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"No Such Device" on can0 After USB-CAN Adapter Swap (Beginner)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm "No such device" on can0 after USB-CAN adapter swap: adapter mapping checks, interface naming fixes, and reproducible setup steps.

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Base Mount Shift: Calibration Reference Mismatch (Intermediate)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm troubleshooting for base mount shift and stale calibration references: fixture drift symptoms, geometric checks, and safe recalibration decisions.

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CAN Interface Missing After Reboot on New Control PC (Beginner)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm CAN interface missing after reboot troubleshooting: boot-order checks, module timing, interface naming, and stable startup recovery on new control PCs.

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End-Effector Z Check Fails After Table Move (Intermediate)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm end-effector Z-height failure after table move: fixture plane checks, geometry-vs-calibration diagnosis, and production release thresholds.

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Firmware Version Mismatch After Actuator Update (Intermediate)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm firmware version mismatch troubleshooting after actuator update: joint matrix checks, schema conflicts, and safe version bundle recovery.

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Gravity Compensation Feels Wrong After Tool Change (Intermediate)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm gravity compensation issues after tool change: payload/CoM validation, hold-drift checks, and go-no-go criteria before production.

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Jog Works but Pick Height Is Off After Shift Handoff (Intermediate)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm jog works but pick height fails after shift handoff: stale reference detection, handoff baseline checks, and first-part yield protection.

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Planning Fails from Collision Model vs Real Geometry Mismatch (Advanced)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm planning failures from collision model and real geometry mismatch: scene validation, mesh alignment checks, and advanced deployment gates.

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Repeatability Worse After Fast Recalibration (Intermediate)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm repeatability degradation after fast recalibration: warm-state validation loops, drift trend checks, and accept/reject criteria.

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SocketCAN Missing After NetworkManager Update (Beginner)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm SocketCAN interface missing after NetworkManager update: service ownership conflict diagnosis, can0 recovery, and preventive boot checks.

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Torque Saturation and Current Spikes Under Load (Advanced)
OpenArmOpenArm Troubleshooting

OpenArm torque saturation and current spike troubleshooting under load: synchronized trace analysis, mechanical-vs-control separation, and mitigation order.

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CAN bus timeouts and recovery for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] CAN bus timeouts and recovery for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root causes, and safe re...

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Dataset quality for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. What minimum metadata fields are non-negotiable for learning-ready logs...

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Demonstration timestamp alignment for teleop datasets for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] Demonstration timestamp alignment for teleop datasets for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely...

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E-stop interlock false triggers and recovery for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] E-stop interlock false triggers and recovery for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root caus...

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Homing offset drift after power cycle for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] Homing offset drift after power cycle for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root causes, and...

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Joint state jitter and low-speed oscillation for builders integrators (advanced)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] Joint state jitter and low-speed oscillation for builders integrators (advanced). Practical checks, likely root causes...

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Learning path for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. What sequence should beginners follow to avoid getting stuck after firs...

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Learning path for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. What sequence should beginners follow to avoid getting stuck after firs...

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Maintenance routines for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. Which simple maintenance checklist gives the highest reliability gain? ...

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Maintenance routines for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. Which simple maintenance checklist gives the highest reliability gain? ...

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Motor ID conflicts after actuator replacement for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] Motor ID conflicts after actuator replacement for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root cau...

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ROS 2 controller manager switching and safe restart for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] ROS 2 controller manager switching and safe restart for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely ro...

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System integration for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. Where do integration bugs appear most often: power, thermal, or softwar...

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System integration for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. Where do integration bugs appear most often: power, thermal, or softwar...

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Teleop frame alignment and end effector mapping for builders integrators (intermediate)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] Teleop frame alignment and end effector mapping for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root c...

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Teleop latency for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. What latency threshold starts to harm imitation data quality? Context: ...

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Teleop latency for students builders (beginner)

We are organizing discussion threads around the OpenArm track in RCSV Robotics Academy. What latency threshold starts to harm imitation data quality? Context: ...

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URDF joint order and controller mismatch for builders integrators (beginner)

OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] URDF joint order and controller mismatch for builders integrators (beginner). Practical checks, likely root causes, and...

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