Robot Control Instructions with Xbox Controller

What is Gamepad?

Gamepad allows you to Teleoperation (teleop) with the Robot Operating System (ROS) over the internet involves controlling a robot or remote system from a different location, over the internet. This setup is common in scenarios where the operator cannot be physically present, such as remote inspections, telepresence, or research experiments.

<aside> 💡 Ensure that your Xbox controller is properly connected with your laptop, and you can confirm the connection by observing a green light on the "GamePad" page.

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Buttons:

1. L1 (Left Bumper): L1 is located on the top left side of the Xbox controller. It's a button positioned above the left trigger (LT).
2. L3 (Left Stick Click): L3 refers to clicking the left analog stick (left thumbstick) inward. The left stick is located on the lower left side of the controller, and clicking it is a press down on the stick itself.
3. R1 (Right Bumper): R1 is positioned on the top right side of the Xbox controller. It's a button situated above the right trigger (RT).
4. R3 (Right Stick Click): R3 indicates clicking the right analog stick (right thumbstick) inward. The right stick is located on the lower right side of the controller, and clicking it is a press down on the stick itself.

Movement:

Here are the instructions for moving your robot using an Xbox controller:

First, toggle the switch beside GamePad page to connect your Controller.

1. Forward Movement:

   • Press and hold the L3 button upwards for moving your robot in forward motion.

   

2. Backward Movement:

   • Press and hold the L1 button while simultaneously pushing the Left Stick (L3) downwards.

   

3. Turn Right:

   • Press and hold the L1 button while simultaneously pushing the Right Stick (R3) to the right.

   

4. Turn Left:

   • Press and hold the L1 button while simultaneously pushing the Right Stick (R3) to the left.

   

5. Turbo Mode (Increase Speed):

   • Activate Turbo Mode by pressing and holding the RB button and simultaneously pushing the Left Stick (L3) forward.

   

6. Slow Mode

   • To activate Slow Mode, gently press and hold the LB button while gently pushing the Left Stick (L3) forward.