CHAPTER 2. USBOARD-USS5
2.9. GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
The USBoard-USS5-GUI requires a PC with a Microsoft Windows® or Ubuntu LTS operating system and a free
USB port. For industrial applications the USB connection can be replaced with a RS-232 interface. In this case the
computer will need an RS-232 interface (COM port) as well or a USB-Serial-Converter.
In Windows, the GUI comes with an installer. Just execute it with a double click and follow the instructions. The
process should create a shortcut on your desktop that you can double click to start the GUI.
The Linux version comes with Debian packages for the latest Ubuntu LTS versions. Install the appropriate package
with:
sudo dpkg -i the_right_package.deb
where you replace
the_right_package
with the one that fits your operating system. To run the GUI after the
installation, please use the following command:
/opt/neobotix/usboard2-gui/bin/usboard2_gui
2.9.2 First Steps
2.9.2.1 The GUI Layout
The graphical user interface is divided into three main areas: the main functions area at the top, the central data area
and the footer.
The Functions Area
The functions area is divided into three groups.
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