Setup

Install Python

As the name suggests, pygloves consists entirely of Python scripts, which means you have to download and install Python on your computer if you haven't already.

• Make sure you have the pip and add Python to environment/PATH checkboxes ticked.

Installing dependencies

pygloves depends on several packages to work. The easiest way of installing them is via pip:

• Open Command prompt, and execute the following commands:

pip install numpy
pip install matplotlib

• For usage with LucidGloves, you also need the following:

pip install pyserial

• For usage with the Myo armband, you also need the following:

pip install pyomyo

Usage with LucidGloves

• Open lerp_finger_from_serial.py with your preferred text editor, such as Notepad++.

• Change COM_PORT to match the COM port your gloves are on. This is the same value you would use on your Arduino IDE and Opengloves, which you can find using devices manager.

• Make sure MAX_SERIAL_VALUE is correct. It should be 4095 for gloves using the ESP32 or 1023 for gloves running older AVR chips (such as the arduino Nano).

• If your gloves are running an old version of the firmware with legacy encoding (output separated by &s instead of A<value>B<value>C<value>(...)), set LEGACY_DECODE to True.

Save the changes and run lerp_finger_from_serial.py. You should now see a visualization of your fingers that responds to the finger movement of the gloves.

Usage with Myo

(TODO)

If you run into issues, check the Troubleshooting page