How to connect to the robot through ssh - kristiana-rendon/Swarmathon-ROS GitHub Wiki

#The setup:

  1. The robot is setup to connect to our router upon boot.
  2. Set up the router by connecting it to a power source and an Ethernet network.
  3. Check all power cables from the battery is connected to the intel nuc.
  4. Check the motor switch (on/off) by flipping it downwards.
  5. Prop the rover on a box so that wheels don't touch the ground.
  6. Press the power button the top corner of the nuc.

#The Connection (Windows user):

  1. Download putty.exe - http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html
  2. Run putty.exe
  3. Check rover number on the side of the rover.
  4. In putty interface, under Host Name (or IP address), put in "192.168.1.[rover number]". For example 192.168.1.23 for rover 23.
  5. Leave Port 22 and everything on default.
  6. Hit Open
  7. If asked about security, hit yes or y.
  8. When prompted username, enter "swarmie"
  9. The password is "swarmie"
  10. Type in host or hostname to check if you're connected. It should tell you if you are swarmie[0-2].

#Connection (linux or mac user):

  1. Open Command prompt
  2. Check for the rover number
  3. Type in "ssh [email protected].[rover number]"
  4. Password is "swarmie"