PC Setup
Note
If this is your first time using rUNSWift software, follow the instructions on this page. For those that are looking to contribute to the codebase, please follow instructions on PC Setup (Contributing).
Install VirtualBox
Download and Install VirtualBox.
Import rUNSWift VM Image
Download OVA file from http://robocup.web.cse.unsw.edu.au/runswift2/rUNSWift-VM.ova
File -> Import Appliance
Select the Downloaded OVA file
Next
Import
- Settings
- System
- Motherboard
Base Memory
4096 MB
Tip
Memory size of 2GB is a minimum. Recommendation is half your system memory.
- Processor
Processor(s)
4 CPUs
Tip
Maximum 1 CPU per 1.5GB Base Memory Recommendation is equal to the number of cores on your system. Ignore the ‘Invalid settings detected’.
Start
Tip
OVA file is very big (>5GB), and you have to be on campus or a CSE student to download it.
Tip
We have a smaller (3.2GB) OVA file for external users at http://robocup.web.cse.unsw.edu.au/runswift2-htpasswd/rUNSWeenie.ova.
Note
For passwords, please Contact us.
Setup Wireless/Wired Network
Warning
You only have to follow these steps if you have to connect to an actual robot.
For a VM, it is necessary to bridge wireless networks and wired networks (when using LAN) from the host machine to the VM. Follow these instructions in VirtualBox.
- Network
- Adapter 2
Enable Network Adapter
Attached to Bridged Adapter
Name should be your wired adapter
Note
In case you’re unable to connect to a robot (i.e. ssh <robotname>
doesn’t work), try installing Wireshark and monitoring the packets to diagnose the issue. Also try pinging by the expected IP address of the robot, ping <robotname>.local
, and checking the output of avahi-browse -av
.