The Duckiebot Operation Manual

Before starting this adventure, cover the software basics.

Duckiebot Assembly

• Duckiebot Configurations
• Getting the Duckiebot hardware
• Assembly - Duckiebot DB21J
• Assembly - Duckiebot DB21M
• Duckiebot FAQ Guide

Software Setup

• Setup - Laptop
• Setup - Accounts
• Setup - Duckiebot SD Card
• Setup - Booting the Duckiebot
• Setup - Duckiebot Dashboard

Duckiebot Operations

• Handling - Duckiebot DB21
• Operation - Use the Dashboard
• Operation - Make it Move
• Operation - Make it See
• Operation - Make it Shine
• Operation - Software Tools
• Calibration - Camera
• Calibration - Wheels
• Operation - Taking and verifying a log

Demos

• Introduction to Demos
• Duckiebot Supported Demos
  • Lane following (LF)
• Duckiebot Legacy Demos
  • General Demo Running Procedure
  • Lane following with obstacles

Learning Experiences

• Introduction to Learning Experiences
• Supported Learning Experiences
• Experimental Learning Experiences
  • Creating a Simulator ROS Wrapper

Troubleshooting Guides

• Operation - Networking
• Debug - Re-flash Microcontroller
• Debug - Duckiebot Update
• Requesting a Support Connection
• Reset Dashboard

Reference Reading

• Version Control with Git
• Docker Basics
• Secure shell (SSH)
• Handling circuits and batteries