19.1. Getting Started

Attention

We are moving to ROS2. This guide will be updated soon.

Note

This guide assumes Ubuntu 20.04 is used as OS.

Contents:

• 19.1.1. Installing ROS
  • Preparation
  • Installation
  • rosdep Initialization
  • Catkin Initialization
  • Setting up Catkin Workspace
• 19.1.2. Installing PX4
  • Get The Code
  • Export Environment Variables
  • Build The Code
  • Sensible Modifications
• 19.1.3. Installing QGroundControl
  • The Daily Build AppImage
  • Adding a desktop entry
• 19.1.4. Starting Simulation
  • General Launch Setup
  • Parameter Setup
  • Spawning HippoCampus
  • Path Following example
  • Offboard Mode
  • Arming the Vehicle
• 19.1.5. Deploying HippoCampus
  • Flashing the PixRacer
  • PX4 Parameters
  • PixRacer Calibration
  • Camera Calibration
  • Launch Setup
  • Offboard Mode
  • Arming the Vehicle
  • Final Steps