BrainCo RevoHand SDK Examples

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This repository provides comprehensive SDK examples for BrainCo RevoHand devices, including both Revo1 and Revo2 series. It contains ready-to-use code samples in C++ and Python to help developers quickly integrate and control the dexterous robotic hand.

📖 Official Documentation

For detailed technical specifications and API references, visit: BrainCo RevoHand Documentation

🚀 Quick Start

System Requirements

• Python: 3.8 ~ 3.12
• Operating Systems:
  • macOS 10.15 or later
  • Windows 10 build 10.0.15063 or later
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/BrainCoTech/brainco_hand_sdk.git
cd brainco_hand_sdk

2. For Python development:

cd python
pip3 install -r requirements.txt

3. For C++ development on Linux:

# Download required libraries
./download-lib.sh

📚 Examples by Platform

Python Examples

Python development examples support multiple communication protocols:

• Revo1: RS-485, CAN
• Revo2: RS-485, CANFD, EtherCAT

For detailed instructions: Python Development Guide

C++ Examples (Linux/Ubuntu)

C++ development examples and compilation instructions for Linux environments:

• Revo1: RS-485, CAN
• Revo2: RS-485, CAN, CANFD, EtherCAT

For detailed instructions: Ubuntu C++ Development Guide

Windows Examples

Windows-specific examples for Revo1 and Revo2 devices.

See: Windows Examples

ROS/ROS2 Integration

For ROS/ROS2 integration and examples: ROS Development Guide

🔌 Supported Communication Protocols

Device	RS-485	CAN	CANFD	EtherCAT
Revo1	✅	✅	❌	❌
Revo2	✅	✅	✅	✅

📁 Repository Structure

.
├── python/              # Python examples and SDK
│   ├── revo1/          # Revo1 RS-485 examples
│   ├── revo1_can/      # Revo1 CAN examples
│   ├── revo2/          # Revo2 RS-485 examples
│   ├── revo2_canfd/    # Revo2 CANFD examples
│   └── revo2_ethercat/ # Revo2 EtherCAT examples
├── linux/              # C++ examples for Linux
│   ├── revo1/          # Revo1 examples
│   ├── revo2/          # Revo2 CAN/CANFD examples
│   └── revo2_ec/       # Revo2 EtherCAT examples
├── windows/            # Windows-specific examples
├── dll/                # Required DLL files for Windows
└── dist/               # Distribution files

🛠️ Development

Building C++ Examples

Refer to the Linux README for detailed compilation instructions.

Running Python Examples

Each example directory contains its own README with specific usage instructions.

📝 Version

Current SDK Version: v1.0.1

See VERSION file for update history.

🤝 Support

For technical support and questions:

• Visit our official documentation
• Check the specific README files in each example directory
• Contact BrainCo technical support

📄 License

Copyright © BrainCo Technology. All rights reserved.

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Note: This SDK is provided for development and integration purposes. Please ensure you have the necessary hardware and permissions before use.