This article gives an overview of changes introduced in different versions of the Spin Bridge software.

For an overview of Universal Robots URCap please visit Universal Robots URCap Changelog.For an overview of Kassow Robots CBun please visit Kassow Robots CBun Changelog.

Version 2.10.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0+

New in this version:

• Experimental support for calibration have been added for some screw driver models.

Version 2.9.1

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0+

Issues fixed in this version:

• The screw driver would occasionally keep tightening until it has an over current fault.

Version 2.9.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0+

New in this version:

• The result of a screw driving program now records the displacement angle when used with some screw driver models.
• The Spin Dashboard now has better support for generating programs tailored to robots that use the 24V I/O based interface.

Issues fixed in this version:

• Deleting a program with many associated results would take a very long time.
• If the screw driver lost connection to the Spin Bridge while the freedrive button was pushed, freedrive would remain activated on the robot.

Version 2.8.1

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0 - 2.6.3

New in this version:

• The programs generated with the Spin Dashboard have been optimized.

Version 2.8.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0 - 2.6.3

New in this version:

• Robots can now connect to and operate the Spin Bridge using 24V I/O based interface (on Spin Bridge models with the I/O interface).

Issues fixed in this version:

• Spin Dashboard did not correctly detect that some screw driver models support stall control.

Version 2.7.4

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0 - 2.6.3

New in this version:

• Improves accuracy of indicated torque for screw driver models that support stall control.
• Screw driver faults are now automatically reset when robot exists emergency stop or safeguard stop.

Issues fixed in this version:

• When powering on the Spin Bridge, the screw driver would report an under voltage fault that required manual resetting.
• Spin Bridge software would crash if the screw driver was unplugged while the safety shield was tracking the robot movements.
• The Spin Bridge did not disconnect correctly when powering of a connected Kassow robot.

Version 2.7.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0 - 2.6.3

New in this version:

• Spin Dashboard will know automatically detect the SSID of all available wireless networks.
• The Spin Bridge now supports a new screw driver model that improves control in low speed, high load operating conditions  (stall control).

Issues fixed in this version:

• Various issues related to network setup have been fixed.
• When viewing result traces on the Spin Dashboard, the selected options would reset when selecting a new result.
• A bug in the screw driver firmware could cause the screw driver to detect sudden peaks of high current and torque.

Version 2.6.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0 - 2.6.3

New in this version:

• Improves stability of connection between robot and Spin Bridge.
• It is now possible to connect several Spin Bridges to the same UR robot (requires customized URCap).

Version 2.5.1

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0 - 2.4.0

New in this version:

• Various small improvement to how programs are generated using the Spin Dashboard.
• The "Extract Screw" strategy has been renamed to "Loosening"
• New Spin Bridges now have additional example programs

Issues fixed in this version:

• The connection between the robot and the Spin Bridge could become unstable while using the Spin Dashboard.
• The Spin Dashboard could become slow if used for a long time.
• The Spin Dashboard would not apply the correct result filtering when opening the result page.
• When generating programs, the Spin Dashboard did not correctly select options depending on what robot model was connected.

Version 2.5.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• Kassow CBun 1.0.0+
• URCap 2.3.0 - 2.4.0

New in this version:

• The Spin Bridge and screw driver can now be used with Kassow robot.

Issues fixed in this version:

• When updating the screw driver firmware, the Spin Bridge could get stuck in a state that required restart.

Version 2.4.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• URCap 2.3.0 - 2.4.0

New in this version:

• The robot can now use different driving force in each step of a screw driving program.
• The robot can now control the driving speed during a screw driving program, rather than the driving force.
• Improves how information are displayed on the general settings page on the Spin Dashboard
• Improves how results are displayed on the Spin Dashboard.

Issues fixed in this version:

• The Spin Dashboard did not update the result trace graphs if the selected result did not contain any traces.
• Various minor visual flaws on the Spin Dashboard.

Version 2.3.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• URCap 2.2.0 - 2.2.1

New in this version:

• The screw driver firmware can now be updated through the Spin Bridge.
• All system faults that occur during a screw driving program are now reported in the result.
• Screw program execution can now evaluate to OK, NOT_OK, and FAULT.
• The Spin Dashboard now shows how much storage is used in the Spin Bridge.
• Various minor improvements to how programs are generated on the Spin Dashboard.
• Various minor improvements to how results are displayed on the Spin Dashboard.

Version 2.2.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• URCap 2.0.0 - 2.1.1

New in this version:

• Spin Bridge now checks whether the version of the URCap on the connected robot is compatible.
• Spin Dashboard now better indicates if the device used to access the Spin Bridge loses connection to the Spin Bridge.

Issues fixed in this version:

• Various minor visual fixes to the Spin Dashboard.

Version 2.1.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• URCap 2.0.0 - 2.1.1

New in this version:

• The Spin Bridge can now be factory reset by a long press on the factory reset button.
• The network settings on the Spin Bridge can now be reset by a short press on the factory reset button.
• WiFi setup can now be performed via the Spin Dashboard.
• Various visual improvements on the Spin Dashboard.

Version 2.0.0

Compatible robot plugin:

• URCap 2.0.0 - 2.1.1

New in this version:

• Spin Dashboard now shows the MAC address of the Ethernet port.
• Old results are now deleted automatically when they take up too much storage space on the Spin Bridge.
• The example screw driving programs have been improved.
• Various minor improvements on the Spin Dashboard.

Issues fixed in this version:

• If screw was not driven vertically, insertion depth would be calculated wrong.
• Various minor fixes on the Spin Dashboard.