algorithm

[sml2010]

Hi to all

I want control a robot arm and i need to use 6 encoder in my robot arm.

Can you please help me to know more about :
1- The algorithm that convert 6 rotary axis to 3 vertical (X,Y,Z) axis?


I need to know, with what algorithm i can convert the 6 axis encoders to 3 vertical axis(X,Y,Z)position.

I am wait for your reply.


Thank you

[msprague]

You want "forward kinematics".  See here:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_arm_tutorial.shtml
Let us know how it goes.
Michael