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Harfy in 10 Minutes

Get your Harfy robot up and running in just 10 minutes with this quick start guide.

Prerequisites​

  • Harfy robot (assembled)
  • Robot Domain Controller
  • Power supply
  • Computer with WiFi capability

Estimated time: 10 minutes

Step 1: Power Up (2 minutes)​

  1. Connect Power

    • Plug the power supply into the domain controller
    • Connect the domain controller to Harfy's power port
    • Press the power button on the domain controller

  2. Status Check

    • Domain controller LED should be solid green
    • Harfy's eyes (if equipped) should light up
    • You should hear a brief startup chime

Step 2: Network Connection (3 minutes)​

  1. Find Harfy's Network

    • On your computer, look for WiFi network Harfy-XXXX
    • Connect using password: AutoGence2025

  2. Access Web Interface

    • Open browser and go to http://192.168.4.1
    • You should see the Harfy setup page

Step 3: Basic Configuration (3 minutes)​

  1. Complete Setup Wizard

    • Set your robot's name
    • Configure your home WiFi (optional)
    • Accept safety acknowledgments

  2. Verify Connection

    • Status page should show "Connected"
    • All joints should report "OK" status

Step 4: First Movement (2 minutes)​

  1. Safety First

    • Ensure Harfy has clear space around it
    • Keep emergency stop button accessible

  2. Test Movement

    • Click "Demo Movements" in web interface
    • Select "Wave Hello"
    • Press "Execute"

Your Harfy should now wave!

What's Next?​

Now that your Harfy is working, explore these next steps:

Programming Options​

  • Web Interface: Use the built-in web dashboard for basic control
  • Python SDK: Install pip install harfy-sdk for programmatic control
  • ROS2: Full ROS2 integration for advanced robotics development

Tutorials to Try​

  • First Movement Command (coming soon)
  • Programming with Python (coming soon)
  • ROS2 Integration (coming soon)

Join the Community​

  • Discord Server - Get help and share projects
  • GitHub - Contribute to open source projects
  • Forum - Technical discussions and tutorials

Troubleshooting​

Harfy won't power on?

  • Check power connections
  • Verify power supply LED is on
  • Try a different power outlet

Can't connect to WiFi?

  • Make sure you're within range
  • Check password is correct: AutoGence2025
  • Restart your computer's WiFi

Web interface not loading?

  • Try http://192.168.4.1:8080
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try a different browser

Movement seems jerky?

  • Ensure stable power supply
  • Check for loose connections
  • Calibrate joints in settings

Safety Reminders​

Important Safety Notes:

  • Always maintain clear space around Harfy during operation
  • Keep the emergency stop button accessible
  • Never leave Harfy unattended while powered
  • Read the full safety manual before extended use

Congratulations! Your Harfy is now ready for action. Welcome to the AutoGence community!