1. xArm-Python-SDK Installation

1. Introduction

This tutorial is written using the UFACTORY xArm 6 robotic arm, Windows system, and Python version 3.12.6 The xArm-Python-SDK is used for controlling UFACTORY robotic arms, such as xArm, Lite6, and 850. Note: The xArm-Python-SDK only supports Python 3, and Python 3.10 or above is recommended.

2. Prerequisites

Before reading this tutorial, make sure you have:

• Familiarity with operating UFACTORY robotic arms.

• Understanding of Python 3 syntax and experience in Python programming.

• Knowledge of managing Python virtual environments.

3. Installation

3.1 Install via pip [Recommended]

In a Python virtual environment, use pip to install the xarm-python-sdk with the following command:

pip install xarm-python-sdk

3.2 Install from Github Download

Download

• Download using a browser GitHub link for xArm-Python-SDK: https://github.com/xArm-Developer/xArm-Python-SDK

  Download the xArm-Python-SDK

• Download using Git command

git clone https://github.com/xArm-Developer/xArm-Python-SDK.git

Install via Command

After extracting, navigate to the \xArm-Python-SDK-master folder, and use the following command to install.

• Windows

python setup.py install

• Ubuntu Linux

python3 setup.py install