Developer Machine Setup

To interact with and develop for the Limo, it helps to have a computer that can remotely monitor and interact with the Limo as well as simulate one.

Install ROS

You will need to install ROS. Follow the setup steps at the ROS Wiki. Make sure to follow all of the steps so you are able to build packages and install dependencies using rosdep

Install Limo Software

Currently the Limo software is distributed from source and built locally. To create and build the workspace, follow the commands below

# make a workspace
mkdir -p ~/catkin_ws/src
cd ~/catkin_ws/src
source /opt/ros/melodic/setup.bash
catkin_init_workspace

# download source code
git clone https://github.com/limo-agx/limo.git
git clone https://github.com/limo-agx/limo_desktop.git
git clone https://github.com/limo-agx/limo_simulator.git

# install dependencies
cd ~/catkin_ws/
rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -y

# build everything
catkin_make

If you are working with a real robot, make sure to check out the Networking section