Quick Start Guide

        Understand Delta Robot and complete your first run in 30 minutes

What is Delta Robot

                **Delta Robot** is a 3-DOF parallel robot learning platform with a **PC + ESP32** hybrid architecture.

System Architecture Overview

                ![System Architecture](./images/quickstart-system-overview.jpg)
                PC handles vision processing, ESP32 handles real-time motion control

PC Side (Python)

• YOLOv8 object detection

• Coordinate transformation

• GCode generation

• GUI control interface

ESP32 Side (C++)

• Delta kinematics solving

• Real-time motor control

• GCode parsing & execution

• Vacuum pump/valve control

Use Cases

• Education : STEM robotics courses, kinematics learning

• Research : Visual servoing, path planning algorithm validation

• Prototyping : Rapid validation of automation concepts

• Maker Projects : DIY projects, skill development

5-Minute Quick Start

                **⚠️ Prerequisites**

• Fully assembled Delta Robot hardware

• Windows 10/11 PC (Python 3.10 installed)

• USB cable connecting PC and ESP32

Step 1: Connect Hardware

• Check power: Ensure 12V 3A power supply is connected

• USB connection: Connect ESP32 to PC via USB cable

• Power on: Turn on power switch, ESP32 onboard LED should light up

              ![Hardware Connection](./images/quickstart-connection.jpg)
              Hardware connection diagram
  

Step 2: Start Software

# Navigate to project directory
cd E:\DeltaRobot\pc

# Activate virtual environment (if using)
conda activate py310

# Start GUI software
python main.py

Step 3: Connect ESP32

• Select correct COM port in GUI (usually COM3 or COM4)

• Click "Open Port" button

• Wait for connection success message

              ![First Run](./images/quickstart-first-command.jpg)
              Software interface and first connection
  

Step 4: First GCode Command

            Enter the following commands in serial debug window:

# Home (return to initial position)
G28

# Move to specified position
G0 X10 Y20 Z-200

# Return to origin
G0 X0 Y0 Z-140

                **✅ Success!**
                If the robot arm moves to the specified position, the system is working properly. Congratulations on completing your first run!

Next Steps

                [### 🔧 Hardware Assembly Detailed assembly steps and wiring guide](./hardware.html)
                [### 💿 Software Installation Complete environment configuration process](./software.html)
                [### 📝 Programming Tutorial Learn GCode and Python API](./programming.html)