How to control a UR5 robotic arm with joystick?

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Adwait 2019-10-16

Hello There,

I am working on controlling the UR5 robot with logitech xtreme joystick. But being unaware of the required software (drivers) I am not able to make it happen.
Please suggest what approach is to be used for writing the program and where can i get the required drivers.
My OS - Ubuntu 16.04
Robot - UR5 Eseries
Joystick - Logitech xtreme 3d pro

PaulGWF 2019-10-16

Hi Adwait,

Here is the URScript API PDF: https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/ur-support-site/50482/scriptManual.pdf

Best regards.

Paul

bcastets 2019-10-16

You can check this post:
https://dof.robotiq.com/discussion/1681/control-ur-robot-using-a-joystick-connected-on-a-pc#latest