xsens_mtw_driver-release

ROS Xsens MTw Awinda Driver

ROS driver for the Xsens (rebranded as Movella) MTw Awinda Kit. Xsens SDK 4.6.

Please consider the xsens_mtw_driver_ros2 for ROS2.

Usage

  • Connect the Awinda Station USB in your computer and run: ros2 run xsens_mtw_driver awinda_manager

  • Undock the MTW sensor and wait until the wireless connection being established:

[ INFO] [1565393292.619168658]: Waiting for MTW to wirelessly connect...
[ INFO] [1565393436.611962400]: EVENT: MTW Connected -> 00342322
[ INFO] [1565393436.615162761]: Number of connected MTWs: 1. Press 'y' to start measurement or 'q' to end node.

  • Each MTw sensor will connect at once. Remember, as described on the Xsens MTw User Manual:

Number of sensors Update rate (Hz)
1 150
2 120
4 100
6 75
12 50
18 40

Troubleshooting

  • Make sure you are in the correct group:

$ ls -l /dev/ttyUSB0

crw-rw---- 1 root dialout 188, 0 May  6 16:21 /dev/ttyUSB0

$ groups

"username" adm cdrom sudo dip plugdev lpadmin sambashare
  • Add yourself to the group:

$ sudo usermod -G dialout -a $USER
$ newgrp dialout

Visit original content creator repository
https://github.com/qleonardolp/xsens_mtw_driver-release

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