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Python Windows

Recommended Editor

• Download Visual Studio Community for Windows Desktop

  

Compiler and Builder

• Download Python3 for Windows, and be sure to install it to your path when prompted.

  

Building the Library

• Navigate to the [DynamixelSDK python folder] in the Windows command prompt. (cd [DynamixelSDK folder]\python). Then, run the installation by entering the following command on the command prompt from inside the folder (pip install .).

  

  

Building and Running the Sample Code

The DYNAMIXEL SDK example code for Python uses the library files installed in the previous step.

Run Example

• Open the python folder using your preffered development environment and modify any settings that may be needed for accurate control of the DYNAMIXEL servos you’ll be using.

  

• Run the read_write.py example to check your installation.

  

• Or run the script manually through the command prompt.