Intro I came across a discussion on the DonkeyCar discord server about Hall effect sensors that can measure speed using Hall effect sensors and gears. Intrigued, I decided to do some research and came across an IC that seemed suitable for the task, utilizing a similar concept. I was specifically looking for a method to measure speed …
In this post, we will discuss how to access the Realsense camera sensors on the NVIDIA Jetson Nano using ROS 2 Foxy. However, before we delve into that, let’s take a moment to recap what we have accomplished thus far. Introduction to my Jetson based Robot – DonkeyJet ROS 2 on Jetson Nano using Docker, …
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In our earlier post, I discussed reading joystick input in a ROS node. Now, I’m interested in learning how to utilize the joystick values to control the motors. Hardware There are two types of motors on board: a servo for steering and a DC motor for throttle control. Both are connected to an Electric Speed …
Let’s get started with writing our first ROS 2 node! This particular node will be responsible for publishing commands received from the Bluetooth controller, and we will create a new message type for it using C++. If you’re new to ROS 2 nodes, I highly recommend taking some time to familiarize yourself with the basics. …
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Why ROS 2 and Docker One of my primary objectives is to acquire knowledge on ROS 2, and I strongly believe that this project would be an excellent opportunity to utilize ROS 2. Moreover, I am convinced that Docker could play a crucial role in this project, providing multiple benefits as follows: Docker can facilitate cross-compiling and building …
Introducing my ongoing robotics project, currently named DonkeyJet, inspired by the Donkey Car project. This mobile robot is built on an RC car frame and powered by Jetson Nano, providing a hands-on platform for practicing robotics knowledge. The goal is to continually enhance its capabilities while exploring various aspects of robotics technology. While I’m not …
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