Progress in Python Secondary Development for ABB Robots: Implementing Game Controller Motor ON/OFF Control

Precise Control of ABB Robot Motors Using a Game Controller (Python Tutorial)

1. Project Background

The client requested precise control of the ABB robot using a game controller, emphasizing the need for fine adjustments to the robot’s movements. We adopted the following technical solution:

• •Control Platform: Latest version of RobotStudio 2025
• •Programming Language: Python
• •Hardware Device: Beitong Game Controller

2. Core Functionality Implementation

1. 1.Hardware Connection Configuration

• •Connect the game controller to the controller via USB
• •Establish a mapping relationship between the controller signals and the robot controller in RobotStudio

3. Operation Demonstration Process

1. 1.Start Control

• •Short press the A button → Motor starts (RobotStudio interface displays “Motor: ON”)
• •Status verification: Observe the motor status indicator on the control panel

2.Stop Control

• •Short press the B button → Immediately cut off the motor power
• •Safety mechanism: Exception states automatically trigger try-except protection

3.Emergency Stop

• •Long press the BACK button → Completely terminate the control program

4. Existing Issues and Optimization Directions

1. 1.Current Improvement Items

• •Occasional interface jump exception when triggering the A button on the controller
• •Signal processing needs optimization

2.Customization Development Suggestions

• •Confirm specific fine-tuning accuracy requirements with the client (e.g., 0.1mm level control)
• •Expand the analog control function of the controller’s joystick

5. Future Update Preview

1. 1.Advanced Tutorial Content

• •Processing of analog signals from the joystick
• •Multi-axis coordinated synchronous control solutions
• •Motion trajectory recording and playback functions