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Hands-on tutorials for robot kits & components — wiring, firmware, and integration guides with the exact parts you can buy right here.

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Advanced3 parts

MoveIt 2 for a 6-DOF Arm: Planning and Safety Limits

Configure MoveIt 2 for joint and pose planning with basic safety limits.

Nav2 Autonomous Navigation: Maps to Goals

Configure Nav2 and AMCL, then send a goal from RViz or code.

LiDAR SLAM Mapping with slam_toolbox

Bring up LiDAR mapping, save an occupancy-grid map and prepare it for navigation.

Drive a Differential Base with cmd_vel and Twist

Understand `cmd_vel` and Twist messages, then teleoperate and test the robot safely.

Your First ROS 2 Python Node

Write a Python publisher and subscriber to understand nodes, topics and messages.

Navigation Chassis Troubleshooting and Delivery Acceptance

Use a repeatable checklist for power, TF, odometry, LiDAR, SLAM and Nav2 before delivery.

ROS 2 Camera and OpenCV Extension

Connect the CSI camera, publish images and process a first frame with OpenCV.

RPLIDAR C1: LaserScan Bring-Up and Acceptance

Start the 2D LiDAR driver and validate scan direction, range, frames and LaserScan data.

ros2_control Closed-Loop Drive Base

Configure ros2_control and wheel controllers from `cmd_vel` to encoder feedback.

URDF and TF: Visualize the Navigation Base in RViz

Describe the chassis, LiDAR and camera with URDF/Xacro and validate the TF tree in RViz.

Encoder and IMU Odometry for a Wheeled Base

Publish reliable wheel odometry and IMU data for localization and navigation.

Flash and Connect the micro-ROS Motion Controller

Flash the controller, start the micro-ROS agent and verify serial communication.

ROS 2 Jazzy Environment Setup on Ubuntu 24.04

Install ROS 2 Jazzy, configure a colcon workspace and run a first node on Ubuntu 24.04.

Navigation Chassis: Unboxing, Power and Wiring Inspection

Inspect the chassis, battery, power module and harnesses before first power-on.

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