Goal-oriented guides for configuring physical robot hardware. The fastest route to a working setup is Use a preset template; the slower from-scratch route is Configure Fixo Controller.
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Use a preset template | Wizard your way to a working preset (rc-car, tracked, hexapod) |
| Configure Fixo controller | Build a preset by hand from scratch |
| Add a new actuator | Inside an existing preset |
| Calibrate a servo | Set limits and center positions |
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Create a custom actuator type | New FixoActuatorType for hardware that doesn't fit the built-ins |
| Create a custom lobe type | New FixoLobeType for bespoke control logic |
| Author a preset template | Parameterised preset other users can wizard |
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Share a preset between nodes | Manual export / import via the manager UI |
| Publish a preset template | Push a template to the swarm so other agents discover it |
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Configure Controller | Pointer to configure-fixo for users following older docs |
Security Consideration
Always test actuators at low power settings first. A misconfigured motor can move unexpectedly and cause damage or injury. Keep an emergency stop button accessible during testing.