Can I downgrade from PolyScope X 10.11 to PolyScope 5.26 on a CB5.6 UR7e?

Hi,

I am using a UR7e with a CB5.6 controller running PolyScope X 10.11.

For my research setup (ROS2, External Control, Robotiq 2F-85, and third-party integrations), I have found the user experience and compatibility on PolyScope X significantly more difficult than on PolyScope 5. Many existing tutorials, URCaps, and community resources are still centered around PolyScope 5.

Is it officially supported to downgrade a CB5.6 robot from PolyScope X 10.11 to PolyScope 5.26 LTS?

If so, what is the recommended procedure, and are there any known limitations or risks?

Thanks in advance.

Procedure would be to start with a fresh SD card and mount the image. Nothing else is needed. I would suggest keeping the X sd card to be able to easily swap back and forth. From what I can tell, there is nothing stopping you from flopping back and forth. the robot just updates firmware every time you power on. I would suggest doing backups before switching just in case though

Doesn’t even need to be an SD Card, USB Stick works fine as well :wink: (but might require playing around with UEFI boot order (can’t remember details as I do such things in autopilot mode)

I tried this yesterday *(with a usb drive 16gb) and just gave me an infinite boot load screen… the initial message when it turns on says it’s loading polyscope 5 and then sits on universal robots screen with the circle as if it’s loading… I waited about 45 mins because I know the first boot can take a while but eventually gave up. What was I doing wrong you think?

I also experienced such things but while playing around with Polyscope X Prereleases. I guess your Polyscope X was installed on the SD Card, not on the eMMC (you would know if you dont know what Im tslking about, you are fine).

Do you have the SD Card with Poly X removed?

So, my best guess is, to reflash the USB Stick.

Yes, it is possible,

download the FULL IMAGE over here: Universal Robots - DOWNLOAD CENTER

and follow this guide: Install new image - All types to flash the SD card,

the new system setup could be quite smooth as i remember for my CB56 + Poly 5.26

Switching back to PolyX could be as simple as reflash SD card and power-on to follow the onscreen procedure.