Setting up ROS Mobile

NOTE: THIS CURRENTLY ONLY WORKS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT BRANCH

Example configuration for ROS-Mobile for use with OpenMower.

Install ROS-Mobile

Either install ROS-Mobile through the Google Playstore or get the apk file from the github repository

Configure ROS-Mobile

Start by adding a new configuration from the menu.

In the tab Master, configure Master IP and Port to the device running OpenMower.

In the Details tab, Add the following:

Viz example

• Add Joystick.
  • Viz location: X = 4, Y = 4, Width = 4, Height = 4
  • Publisher: Topic Name = joy_vel
• Add Record Dock Button.
  • Viz location: X = 0, Y = 10, Width = 4, Height = 2
  • Publisher: Topic Name = record_dock
  • Parameters: Button text = Record dock
• Add Record Polygon Button.
  • Viz location: X = 0, Y = 8, Width = 4, Height = 2
  • Publisher: Topic Name = record_polygon
  • Parameters: Button text = Record polygon
• Add Save Mowing Area Button.
  • Viz location: X = 0, Y = 6, Width = 4, Height = 2
  • Publisher: Topic Name = record_mowing
  • Parameters: Button text = Save mowing area
• Add Save Navigation Area Button.
  • Viz location: X = 0, Y = 4, Width = 4, Height = 2
  • Publisher: Topic Name = record_navigation
  • Parameters: Button text = Save navigation area