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OLT at 14:22, 19 May 2026

2026-05-19T14:22:34Z

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	[[File:RBTX_Academy.png\|400px\|right]]		[[File:RBTX_Academy.png\|400px\|right\|link=https://rbtx.de/en-GB/academy]]

	Please have a look at the [[Documentation \| '''User Guide''']] for detailed information.		Please have a look at the [[Documentation \| '''User Guide''']] for detailed information.
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	= Connecting =		= Connecting =

	[[File:HW_Connection.png\|400px\|right]]		[[File:HW_Connection.png\|400px\|right\|link=]]

	Connect your PC to the robot, using a ethernet cable. You can find the ethernet port in the embedded controller, when using a IRC or in the base of the robot when using a ReBeL.		Connect your PC to the robot, using a ethernet cable. You can find the ethernet port in the embedded controller, when using a IRC or in the base of the robot when using a ReBeL.
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	Make sure the IP-address of your PC-ethernet-port is [[Troubleshooting_Connection_Issues#Check_the_network_configuration_of_your_PC \| set correctly]].		Make sure the IP-address of your PC-ethernet-port is [[Troubleshooting_Connection_Issues#Check_the_network_configuration_of_your_PC \| set correctly]].

	[[File:IPv4_Settings.png\|300px\|right]]		[[File:IPv4_Settings.png\|300px\|right\|link=]]

	Power up the robot and start the iRC Software and click on "File -> Connect To Robot -> New Connection -> Auto Connect".		Power up the robot and start the iRC Software and click on "File -> Connect To Robot -> New Connection -> Auto Connect".
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	[[Troubleshooting Connection Issues]]		[[Troubleshooting Connection Issues]]

	[[File:ConnectToRobot.PNG\|400px]]		[[File:ConnectToRobot.PNG\|400px\|link=]]

	<div style="clear:both;" /div>		<div style="clear:both;" /div>
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	= Activating the Robot =		= Activating the Robot =

	[[File:Connect.PNG\|300px\|right]]		[[File:Connect.PNG\|300px\|right\|link=]]

	When first connecting to the robot, it will be deactivated. This means that the logic is already running, but the motors are not active yet. Press "Enable", to activate the motors and release the brakes (if there are any).		When first connecting to the robot, it will be deactivated. This means that the logic is already running, but the motors are not active yet. Press "Enable", to activate the motors and release the brakes (if there are any).
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	You can now try to move single axes, by using the "Jogging" area.		You can now try to move single axes, by using the "Jogging" area.

	[[File:JoggingArea.PNG\|350px]]		[[File:JoggingArea.PNG\|350px\|link=]]

	[[File:ReferencingMenu.PNG\|300px\|right]]		[[File:ReferencingMenu.PNG\|300px\|right\|link=]]

	If you run into software limits, you first need to '''reference''' your robot (not needed for robots with absolute encoders like the ReBeL).		If you run into software limits, you first need to '''reference''' your robot (not needed for robots with absolute encoders like the ReBeL).
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	You can now go back to the main window and press "Start" at the top. The robot will now move to both positions in order.		You can now go back to the main window and press "Start" at the top. The robot will now move to both positions in order.

	[[File:ProgramEditor.png\|700px]]		[[File:ProgramEditor.png\|700px\|link=]]

	For more examples and guides check out the [[Example Library]].		For more examples and guides check out the [[Example Library]].

OLT at 13:05, 18 May 2026

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			[[File:RBTX_Academy.png\|400px\|right]]

	Please have a look at the [[Documentation \| '''User Guide''']] for detailed information.		Please have a look at the [[Documentation \| '''User Guide''']] for detailed information.

	You can find an online video introduction on the basics in the [https://~~axis-community~~.~~com/courses~~/~~igus-rebel-programming~~-~~101~~/ ~~free~~ '''~~axis~~''' ~~automation training courses~~].		You can find an online video introduction on the basics, as well as individual training in the [https://rbtx.de/en-GB/academy '''RBTX-Academy''']

	~~If you are looking for an individual training, have a look at the [https~~:/~~/rbtx.de/en-GB/academy '''RBTX-Academy''']~~		<div style="clear:both;" /div>

	= Connecting =		= Connecting =

OLT at 12:57, 18 May 2026

2026-05-18T12:57:54Z

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	Please have a look at the [[Documentation \| User Guide]] for detailed information.		Please have a look at the [[Documentation \| '''User Guide''']] for detailed information.

	You can find an online video introduction on the basics in the [https://axis-community.com/courses/igus-rebel-programming-101/ free '''axis''' automation training courses].		You can find an online video introduction on the basics in the [https://axis-community.com/courses/igus-rebel-programming-101/ free '''axis''' automation training courses].

	If you are looking for an individual training, have a look at the [https://rbtx.de/en-GB/academy RBTX-Academy]		If you are looking for an individual training, have a look at the [https://rbtx.de/en-GB/academy '''RBTX-Academy''']

	= Connecting =		= Connecting =

OLT at 12:57, 18 May 2026

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	= Programming =		= Programming =

	The key to automation is to create robot programs, that execute a specific order of pre-defined movements and commands.		The key to automation is to create robot programs, that execute a specific order of pre-defined movements and commands.
	This can be done by using the [[Program Editor]].		This can be done by using the [[Program Editor]].
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	Then '''jog''' the robot elsewhere and add another joint motion command. Save the file and give a name of your choice.		Then '''jog''' the robot elsewhere and add another joint motion command. Save the file and give a name of your choice.
	You can now go back to the main window and press "Start" at the top. The robot will now move to both positions in order.		You can now go back to the main window and press "Start" at the top. The robot will now move to both positions in order.

			[[File:ProgramEditor.png\|700px]]

	For more examples and guides check out the [[Example Library]].		For more examples and guides check out the [[Example Library]].

OLT at 12:46, 18 May 2026

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	= Moving the robot =		= Moving the robot =

	You can now try to move single axes, by using the "Jogging" area.		You can now try to move single axes, by using the "Jogging" area.

			[[File:JoggingArea.PNG\|350px]]

			[[File:ReferencingMenu.PNG\|300px\|right]]

	If you run into software limits, you first need to '''reference''' your robot (not needed for robots with absolute encoders like the ReBeL).		If you run into software limits, you first need to '''reference''' your robot (not needed for robots with absolute encoders like the ReBeL).

OLT at 12:36, 18 May 2026

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	= Activating the Robot =		= Activating the Robot =

			[[File:Connect.PNG\|300px\|right]]

	When first connecting to the robot, it will be deactivated. This means that the logic is already running, but the motors are not active yet. Press "Enable", to activate the motors and release the brakes (if there are any).		When first connecting to the robot, it will be deactivated. This means that the logic is already running, but the motors are not active yet. Press "Enable", to activate the motors and release the brakes (if there are any).

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	If you can't activate the robot, please have a look at the [[Troubleshooting Identification]] guide.		If you can't activate the robot, please have a look at the [[Troubleshooting Identification]] guide.

			<div style="clear:both;" /div>

	= Moving the robot =		= Moving the robot =
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	[[Troubleshooting Referencing Issues]]		[[Troubleshooting Referencing Issues]]

			<div style="clear:both;" /div>

	= Programming =		= Programming =

OLT at 12:09, 18 May 2026

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	= Connecting =		= Connecting =

			[[File:HW_Connection.png\|400px\|right]]

	Connect your PC to the robot, using a ethernet cable. You can find the ethernet port in the embedded controller, when using a IRC or in the base of the robot when using a ReBeL.		Connect your PC to the robot, using a ethernet cable. You can find the ethernet port in the embedded controller, when using a IRC or in the base of the robot when using a ReBeL.

	Make sure the IP-address of your PC-ethernet-port is [[Troubleshooting_Connection_Issues#Check_the_network_configuration_of_your_PC \| set correctly]].		Make sure the IP-address of your PC-ethernet-port is [[Troubleshooting_Connection_Issues#Check_the_network_configuration_of_your_PC \| set correctly]].

			[[File:IPv4_Settings.png\|300px\|right]]

	Power up the robot and start the iRC Software and click on "File -> Connect To Robot -> New Connection -> Auto Connect".		Power up the robot and start the iRC Software and click on "File -> Connect To Robot -> New Connection -> Auto Connect".
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	[[Troubleshooting Connection Issues]]		[[Troubleshooting Connection Issues]]

			[[File:ConnectToRobot.PNG\|400px]]

			<div style="clear:both;" /div>

	= Activating the Robot =		= Activating the Robot =

OLT at 11:32, 24 March 2026

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	If you can't activate the robot, please have a look at the [[Troubleshooting Identification]] guide.		If you can't activate the robot, please have a look at the [[Troubleshooting Identification]] guide.

			= Moving the robot =
			You can now try to move single axes, by using the "Jogging" area.

			If you run into software limits, you first need to '''reference''' your robot (not needed for robots with absolute encoders like the ReBeL).
			Press the '''Reference''' Button at the top ("Start"-Tab) to go to the referencing area. Press "Reference all" to reference the axes. Keep an eye on the axes, to avoid collision!

			[[Troubleshooting Referencing Issues]]

			= Programming =
			The key to automation is to create robot programs, that execute a specific order of pre-defined movements and commands.
			This can be done by using the [[Program Editor]].

			Go to "Start -> Edit Program" to open the program editor. Here you will find everything you need to create a robot program.

			For your first test, try to add a joint movement by pressing "Motion -> Joint motion". This will create a motion command, to the current location.
			Then '''jog''' the robot elsewhere and add another joint motion command. Save the file and give a name of your choice.
			You can now go back to the main window and press "Start" at the top. The robot will now move to both positions in order.

			For more examples and guides check out the [[Example Library]].

OLT at 11:17, 24 March 2026

2026-03-24T11:17:53Z

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	~~You will find~~ a ~~quick start guide here in~~ the ~~future!~~		Please have a look at the [[Documentation \| User Guide]] for detailed information.

	~~Until then~~, please have a look at the [[~~Documentation \| User Guide~~]].		You can find an online video introduction on the basics in the [https://axis-community.com/courses/igus-rebel-programming-101/ free '''axis''' automation training courses].

			If you are looking for an individual training, have a look at the [https://rbtx.de/en-GB/academy RBTX-Academy]

			= Connecting =
			Connect your PC to the robot, using a ethernet cable. You can find the ethernet port in the embedded controller, when using a IRC or in the base of the robot when using a ReBeL.

			Make sure the IP-address of your PC-ethernet-port is [[Troubleshooting_Connection_Issues#Check_the_network_configuration_of_your_PC \| set correctly]].

			Power up the robot and start the iRC Software and click on "File -> Connect To Robot -> New Connection -> Auto Connect".
			You should now be connected to the robot. You can check the status in the main view.

			[[Troubleshooting Connection Issues]]

			= Activating the Robot =
			When first connecting to the robot, it will be deactivated. This means that the logic is already running, but the motors are not active yet. Press "Enable", to activate the motors and release the brakes (if there are any).

			If everything is set up correctly, the status will switch to ''green''.

			If you can't activate the robot, please have a look at the [[Troubleshooting Identification]] guide.

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You will find a quick start guide here in the future!

Until then, please have a look at the [[Documentation | User Guide]].