The Duckiebot Operation Manual

Welcome to the operation manual for your Duckiebot!

In this manual, you will learn how to assemble and operate your Duckiebot, as well as how to set up your working environment.

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