Manual and Quick Setup

ROS 1

ROS 1 Installation Full Guide : https://wiki.ros.org/noetic/Installation

ROS 1 Manual Installation & Learning Playlists

Manual Installation (ROS 1 Noetic Example)

Follow the official ROS Wiki for a step-by-step manual installation:

1. Update package index:

   sudo apt update

2. Install ROS Noetic (Desktop-Full):

   sudo apt install ros-noetic-desktop-full

   • For lighter installs, use:

     • Desktop: sudo apt install ros-noetic-desktop

     • Base: sudo apt install ros-noetic-ros-base2.

3. Initialize rosdep:

   sudo apt install python3-rosdep
   sudo rosdep init
   rosdep update

4. Environment setup:

   echo "source /opt/ros/noetic/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc
   source ~/.bashrc

5. Test installation:

   roscore

   • Open a new terminal and run:

     rosnode list

     You should see /rosout if everything is working.

Full guide: ROS Noetic Installation (wiki.ros.org)2 Beginner tutorials: ROS Wiki Tutorials6

Top ROS 1 Video Playlists & Learning Resources

• Beginner ROS Tutorials Playlist – YouTube4

• Justin Huang’s ROS Tutorials5

• ROBOTIS Free ROS Video Tutorials & Book Includes videos and a free ebook for beginners3.

• Programming for Robotics: ROS Tutorials (ETH Zurich) Structured, university-level lectures3.

• The Construct: ROS in 5 Days Fast-paced, hands-on video series3.

Quick Setup for ROS 1 (Automated Script)

For a fast installation using scripts (recommended for repeatable setups):

1. Clone the script repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Pana1v/ros-install-scripts.git
   cd ros-install-scripts
   chmod -R +x .

2. Run the install script for your ROS 1 version:

   Ubuntu Version	ROS 1 Version	Desktop-Full Install Command
   16.04	Kinetic (EOL)	./ros1/ros-kinetic-desktop-full.sh
   18.04	Melodic	./ros1/ros-melodic-desktop-full.sh
   20.04	Noetic	./ros1/ros-noetic-desktop-full.sh

   Example for Noetic:

   ./ros1/ros-noetic-desktop-full.sh

3. Follow the post-install steps above (rosdep, environment setup).

Repository: Pana1v/ros-install-scripts

Recommendation: Manual installation is best for learning and understanding the process. Use the automated script for quick, repeatable setups or when deploying to multiple machines. For in-depth learning, follow the playlists and official tutorials referenced above

ROS 2

ROS 2 Installation Full Guide : https://docs.ros.org/en/humble/Installation.html

ROS 2: Manual and Quick Setup

Manual Installation (Example: ROS 2 Humble on Ubuntu 22.04)

1. Set up sources and keys:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install curl gnupg2 lsb-release
   sudo curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ros/rosdistro/master/ros.key -o /usr/share/keyrings/ros-archive-keyring.gpg
   echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/ros-archive-keyring.gpg] http://packages.ros.org/ros2/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ros2.list > /dev/null
   sudo apt update

2. Install ROS 2 (Desktop):

   sudo apt install ros-humble-desktop

3. Environment setup:

   echo "source /opt/ros/humble/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc
   source ~/.bashrc

4. Install dependencies for building packages:

   sudo apt install python3-colcon-common-extensions python3-rosdep
   sudo rosdep init
   rosdep update

5. Test installation:

   ros2 run demo_nodes_cpp talker
   # In another terminal:
   ros2 run demo_nodes_cpp listener

Official guide: ROS 2 Installation Guide

Quick Setup Using Automated Script

Using Pana1v/ros-install-scripts:

1. Clone and prepare scripts:

   git clone https://github.com/Pana1v/ros-install-scripts.git
   cd ros-install-scripts
   chmod -R +x .

2. Run the install script for your ROS 2 version:

   Ubuntu Version	ROS 2 Version	Desktop Install Command
   20.04	Foxy	./ros2/ros2-foxy-desktop.sh
   20.04	Galactic	./ros2/ros2-galactic-desktop.sh
   22.04	Humble	./ros2/ros2-humble-desktop.sh

   Example for Humble:

   ./ros2/ros2-humble-desktop.sh

3. Follow post-install steps (environment setup, rosdep).

Recommendation: Use the manual method to understand the process and dependencies. Use the quick script for rapid, repeatable installations or multiple deployments. For learning, explore the concepts and popular packages section, and refer to official tutorials and community playlists.