Only released in EOL distros:
ackermann_teleop: ackermann_hks | ackermann_qt
Package Summary
Documented
HKS game controller tele-operation interface for driving a vehicle with Ackermann steering under human control.
- Author: Jack O'Quin, Joshua Bennett
- License: BSD
- Source: git https://github.com/jack-oquin/ackermann_teleop.git (branch: master)
Contents
HKS game controller tele-operation interface for driving a vehicle with Ackermann steering under human control.
ROS Nodes
hks_teleop
ROS node for issuing commands to a robot using Ackermann steering from using an HKS game controller.Published Topics
ackermann_cmd (ackermann_msgs/AckermannDriveStamped)- commands for a robot using Ackerman steering.
Example
Run the teleop script.
rosrun ackermann_qt hks_teleop
Usage
Plug the joystick into a USB 2.0 port. When first attached, four blue LEDs will blink, and the joystick is not yet active. Press the PS button, causing the blinking to stop, and the controller to connect.
Controls:
- Press "PS" button when controller first attached.
- Use thumb wheel to steer left or right.
- Press blue "X" button to speed up.
- Press purple square button to slow down.
