OmronFinsRC8 is a project I initially worked on to implement communication between a Denso RC8 robot and an OMRON controller using the FINS protocol. While I successfully got it working in its early stages, I didn’t have the time or resources to fully complete it. Eventually, I decided to switch to EtherDOG for my needs, and this project was scrapped as a result.
However, I’m releasing the code as a base for anyone interested in finishing or expanding upon it. If you are looking to implement the OMRON FINS protocol with a Denso RC8 robot, this could be a good starting point.
The project is unfinished, and the implementation is currently partial. It includes a working foundation for the FINS communication but lacks full functionality, documentation, and additional features.
Feel free to fork the repository and contribute to it. I’d be happy to see others take it to completion!
If you're looking for a more fully-formed solution for robot-to-PLC/PC communication, I encourage you to check out my other project, EtherDOG, which was built as a more complete and flexible alternative. EtherDOG provides a communication structure that connects Denso RC8 robots to PLCs/PCs without relying on proprietary libraries, and it can be easily adapted for other devices.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.