Quick Start Guide

Get your xTerra robot up and running in minutes.

1. Power On the Robot

  1. Ensure the battery is fully charged
  2. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds
  3. Wait for the LED indicator to turn solid green
  4. Listen for the startup chime
Safety First: Place the robot on a flat, stable surface before powering on. Keep hands and objects clear of moving parts.

2. Connect to the Robot

Connect to the robot's WiFi network or via Ethernet:

# WiFi Connection
Network Name: XTERRA-[SERIAL_NUMBER]
Password: (provided with robot)

# Ethernet Connection
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Subnet: 255.255.255.0

3. SSH into the Robot

ssh xterra@192.168.1.100
# Default password is on the Quick Start card shipped with your robot.
# Change it immediately on first login!

4. Run the Demo

Launch the basic locomotion demo:

# On the robot
ros2 launch xterra_bringup robot.launch.py

# On your workstation (in a new terminal)
ros2 launch xterra_teleop keyboard_teleop.launch.py

5. Control the Robot

Use keyboard controls to move the robot:

  • W - Move forward
  • S - Move backward
  • A - Turn left
  • D - Turn right
  • Space - Stop
  • Q - Quit

Next Steps

Now that you have the basics working, explore:

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