Software

Installation and setup

The SMD3 is compatible with the AML Device Control software, which can be downloaded from the Software page on our website: https://arunmicro.com/documents/software/

• Connect all SMD3 devices to your computer, using a USB lead, and power them on.
• Start the AML Device Control software and click ‘Add device’ in the top left corner 

USB connected SMD3 devices should automatically appear in the list. Select all devices that you wish to add and click “Add n selected devices”

Overview

The default layout of the software is shown below. 

Project panel

Shows a list of the devices and scripts in the project. Currently selected devices are highlighted. Multiple devices can be selected by holding down CTRL and clicking. The device properties panel shows the properties for the selected device(s).   Right-clicking on an empty area within the project panel presents a context menu, with options to add new devices, new scripts or importing scripts.
The right-click context menu on each device provides access to functions such as clearing faults or placing the selected device into ident mode in which the green status indicator flashes.

A status indicator next to each device shows the current status of each device according to these colours:

Colour

Description

 

Device connected and ready

 

Bake mode running, limit switch triggered or joystick connected

 

Device in a fault state

 

Device disconnected

Device properties panel

System work area

Controller window

Ribbon

Saving projects

Scripting

Function specific to the SMD3 software

Example scripts