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Description

This application note describes step to launch lidar-based SLAM on iRobot Create3 with NavQPlus as a compute board.

Preparation

The application note assume the following preparation steps are concluded:

iRobot Create3 SLAM Setup

Setup Linux Host for Running Rviz

Put your robot on a level surface, make sure there are no dangling wires that could damage the robot or the NavQPlus board during the movements.

Installing Heatsinks on NAVQ+

To prevent the kit from heating it is recommended to install heatsinks on NAVQ+. Install PcCooler Ram Heatsinks RHS-03 or similar on MCU U1 and SDRAM U2 following instructions of heatsink vendors.

See below the picture of NAVQ+ with installed heatsinks:

Launching SLAM/Navigation Stack

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Log in to the NavQPlus console:

   Code Block
   ssh user@<navqplus-ip>

3. Make sure USB1 is in the host mode:

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   sudo sh -c 'echo host > /sys/kernel/debug/usb/38100000.usb/mode' && lsusb

   Output:

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   Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0451:8140 Texas Instruments, Inc. TUSB8041 4-Port Hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub Bus 001 Device 005: ID 2109:0101 VIA Labs, Inc. USB 2.0 BILLBOARD Bus 001 Device 004: ID 05e3:0608 Genesys Logic, Inc. Hub Bus 001 Device 003: ID 10c4:ea60 Silicon Labs CP210x UART Bridge Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0451:8142 Texas Instruments, Inc. TUSB8041 4-Port Hub Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

4. Place the robot on the initial place outside the base.

5. Start the navigation applications:

   Code Block
   /opt/ros/humble/share/create3_slam_launch/scripts/start_slam -b

6. Leave the window open with the application running.

Launching Rviz

Perform the steps below on your Desktop PC:

1. Restart chrony service:

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   sudo systemctl restart chrony

   (Use your Desktop PC password.)

2. Set up cyclonedds as default RMW:

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   export RMW_IMPLEMENTATION="rmw_cyclonedds_cpp"

3. Start Rviz:

   Code Block
   /opt/ros/humble/share/create3_slam_launch/scripts/start_rviz

Setting Movement Goals in Rviz

In the Rviz window use the 2D Goal Pose toolbar button and then click to the location you want the robot to move to.

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The robot moves to the assigned point.

Navigation Through Waypoints

In the Rviz window perform the following steps:

1. Open the Panels->Add new panel menu and select Navigation 2. The Navigation 2 panel is displayed in Rviz window.

2. In the Displays view press Add, in the By Topic tab select /waypoints (Marker Array) to add Marker Array to the Displays view.
   

   

3. On the Rviz menu toolbar press the + sign and select nav2_riz-plugins. A new button, Nav2 Goal, appears on the toolbar.
   

   

4. In the Navigation 2 panel press Startup Waypoint/Nav through Poses Mode.

5. Press Nav2 Goal on the toolbar and click on the map in Rviz window to specify a way point. wp_1 appears on the map.

6. Repeat step 5 to specify more way points.
   

   

7. To make the robot follow way points starting from wp_1 press Start Waypoint Following in Navigation2.

8. To remove the current way points in the Displays view clear the Marker Array checkbox.

9. To set up a new root for the robot using waypoints feature, check the Marker Array checkbox and start from Step 4.