Getting Started with Scoutsim¶

Introductory Labs Are Here to Get You Started!¶

Please check out Intro Labs

Old instructions: From the ground up!¶

1. Install Ubuntu.
   • You can do this as a dual-boot, or on a virtual machine.
   • Any version from 10.04+ should be ok. I am using 12.04.
2. Install ROS.
   • Follow the instructions here: http://www.ros.org/wiki/ROS/Installation
   • You may use either the Electric or Fuerte version. I am using Fuerte.
3. Do the ROS tutorials.
   • Follow the instructions here: http://www.ros.org/wiki/ROS/Tutorials
4. Install git.
   • In Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install git
5. Use git to download the repository.
   • Follow the instructions here: Git Setup

Compiling scoutsim¶

1. Compiling in ros is easy (unless the build is broken!) Do this:
   • roscd scoutsim
   • rosmake
   • roscd libscout
   • rosmake
2. If something broke, let us know! It's not supposed to.