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OpenArm SocketCAN setup guide

Most OpenArm communication failures come from interface assumptions, motor ID mismatches, or inconsistent startup checks rather than from the CAN library itself.

First checks
  • Interface stateConfirm the CAN interface is up, stable, and using the expected bitrate.
  • Motor ID mappingDocument IDs before tuning so you are not debugging the wrong actuator.
  • Timeout behaviorFailures often show up as timing drift before they look like total communication loss.
What builders usually miss
  • Mixing bringup steps between fake and real hardware runs
  • Changing tool configuration without updating notes
  • Skipping pre-run interface checks before logging data

Need help with OpenArm bringup?

Use the forum hub for implementation notes and ask the SVRC team when you need a faster unblock.

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