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record how to create URDF from PMC step file
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STL translation for ROS.md

[ROS] How to transform PMC robot step file to STL for rviz

  1. load step to solidworks
  2. move joint rotation center to the origin of world
    • moving distance may depend on DH table
    • ROS will move parts to desired position according ot URDF file
  3. select needed parts (each joint may contain a lot of small part: screw or plate)
  4. save as... STL
  5. in advance option:
    • change to binary type
    • change unit to meter (original should be millimeter)
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