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    16  Wire.begin();        // join i2c bus (address optional for master)

    17  Serial.begin(9600);  // start serial for output

    18}

    19

    20void loop() {

    21  Wire.requestFrom(8, 6);    // request 6 bytes from peripheral device #8

    22

    23  while (Wire.available()) { // peripheral may send less than requested

    24    char c = Wire.read(); // receive a byte as character

    25    Serial.print(c);         // print the character

    26  }

    27

    28  delay(500);

    29}


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Hi, [ @nburek ](/u/nburek)


Cool! I personally like to allocate memory statically!
I think it would be nice if you could share your thoughts here. (Especially
the interface you have drafted)


Any kind of contribution is welcome.


When delving into the market of breakout modules and sensors, you'll find that
there are entire ecosystems, where standards are built around the I2C
protocol. Examples of such standards are Qwiic, developed by Sparkfun, and
STEMMA QT, developed by Adafruit. Both Qwiic and STEMMA QT use a 4-pin JST SH
connector for I2C devices, making it easier for third parties to design
hardware with vast compatibility. By having a standardized connector, you'll
know that if you see the word Qwiic or STEMMA QT in association with an item,
that it will work together with an Arduino board with a Qwiic or STEMMA QT
connector, such as the UNO R4 WiFi.


The Wire library is what Arduino uses to communicate with I2C devices. It is
included in all board packages, so you don't need to install it manually in
order to use it.


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The I2C communication bus is very popular and broadly used by many electronic
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require communication between a master and multiple slave devices or even
multiple master devices. The easy implementations comes with the fact that
only two wires are required for communication between up to almost 128 (112)
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In this tutorial we will learn how the I2C communication protocol works and
also we will make a practical example of it with the Arduino Board and a
sensor which uses this protocol. You can watch the following video or read the
written tutorial below.


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![An I2C Message](/static/9d32a6e488d79f211470b15f06644a31/a6d36/I2C.png) An
I2C Message


###  Controller Reader


Let’s take even closer look at these events. The start condition occurs when
data line drops low while the clock line is still high. After this the clock
starts and each data bit is transferred during each clock pulse.


[ Kei  ](https://discourse.ros.org/u/Kei) October 18, 2018, 12:54am  4


\- Writes data from peripheral to controller or vice versa


The interface into the rcl layer was agnostic of the underlying rmw layer so
that you could swap out the underlying DDS-XRCE implementation relatively
easily. To do this it relied on a common format for message
serialize/deserialize functions. The idea was that each rmw implementation
would also provide a generator to take the ROS .msg files, convert to idl,
generate the C code need for serializing with their DDS-XRCE client, and
generate a wrapper for that with the rcl’s message interface.


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    16  Wire.begin(8);                // join i2c bus with address #8

    17  Wire.onRequest(requestEvent); // register event

    18}

    19

    20void loop() {

    21  delay(100);

    22}

    23

    24// function that executes whenever data is requested by master

    25// this function is registered as an event, see setup()

    26void requestEvent() {

    27  Wire.write("hello "); // respond with message of 6 bytes

    28  // as expected by master

    29}


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**Peripheral Sender Sketch**


The data signal is transferred in sequences of 8 bits. So after a special
start condition occurs comes the first 8 bits sequence which indicates the
address of the slave to which the data is being sent. After each 8 bits
sequence follows a bit called Acknowledge. After the first Acknowledge bit in
most cases comes another addressing sequence but this time for the internal
registers of the slave device. Right after the addressing sequences follows
the data sequences as many until the data is completely sent and it ends with
a special stop condition.


##  How I2C Works


*     requestFrom()


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This code example lets you read the temperature over I2C from a BMP280
breakout module from Adafruit:


Form factor  |  SDA  |  SCL  |  SDA1  |  SCL1  |  SDA2  |  SCL2
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
UNO  |  SDA/A4  |  SCL/A5  |  |  |  |
Nano  |  A4  |  A5  |  |  |  |
MKR  |  D11  |  D12  |  |  |  |
GIGA  |  D20  |  D21  |  D102  |  D101  |  D9  |  D8
Mega & Due  |  D20  |  D21  |  |  |  |

##  I2C Wiring


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[ Jaime_Martin_Losa  ](https://discourse.ros.org/u/Jaime_Martin_Losa) October
19, 2018, 6:54am  7


In some situations, it can be helpful to set up two (or more!) Arduino boards
to share information with each other. In this example, two boards are
programmed to communicate with one another in a Controller Reader/Peripheral
Sender configuration via the [ I2C synchronous serial protocol
](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2C) . Several functions of Arduino's [ Wire
Library ](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Reference/Wire) are used to accomplish
this. Arduino 1, the Controller, is programmed to request, and then read, 6
bytes of data sent from the uniquely addressed Peripheral Arduino. Once that
message is received, it can then be viewed in the Arduino Software (IDE)
serial monitor window.


I am Borja from eProsima.
I think that meeting you propose is actually a good and nedded idea.
We are part of the OFERA project and would like to participate on that common
effort for design and implement such ROS 2 for microcontrollers.
Currently we are doing some effort to open a discussion on possible designs
for a framework like this for microcontrollers.


             	<topic profile_name="String">
             		<kind>NO_KEY</kind>
             		<name>String</name>
             		<dataType>std_msgs::msg::dds_::String_</dataType>
             	</topic>
             </profiles>


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\- Register a function to be called when a controller requests data


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    $ git clone https://github.com/eProsima/Micro-XRCE-DDS-Agent.git
    $ cd Micro-XRCE-DDS-Agent && git checkout v1.3.0
    $ mkdir build && cd build
    $ source /opt/ros/dashing/setup.bash # to share libraries with ros2
    $ cmake ..
    $ make
    $ sudo make install
    $ sudo ldconfig /usr/local/lib/


_Edit (Oct 26th 2018 - 4:12PM PST)_
Since it sounds like there are multiple people/teams looking at this, I think
it’d be great if we could schedule a virtual meeting and see if we can drive
consensus on a design and a plan for implementation. I’m happy to organize
that meeting if people are interested.


[ nburek  ](https://discourse.ros.org/u/nburek) October 26, 2018, 7:17pm  12


$ ros2 topic echo /arduino_chatter


##  I2C Protocol


Below is a table that lists the different board form factors and what pins are
for I2C.


Glad to see other people are interested in this. I’ve been looking at this
myself in my free time. I think there is a bigger opportunity here beyond just
support for Arduino to provide a ROS client library to allow any
microcontroller application to connect with ROS using DDS-XRCE.


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Clear


awesome!
Is there any documentation or code for the design you mentioned?


Now in order to communicate with these chips or sensors we need to know their
unique addresses. We can find them from the datasheets of the sensors. For the
GY-80 breakout board we have the following 4 addresses: a hexadecimal 0x53 for
the 3 Axis Accelerometer sensor, a hexadecimal 0x69 for the 3 Axis Gyro, a
hexadecimal 0x1E for the 3 Axis Magnetometer and a hexadecimal 0x77 for the
Barometer and Thermometer sensor.


    * TCP

                $ MicroXRCEAgent tcp4 -p 2018


You can’t perform that action at this time.


* 0.2.1 or above (Micro-XRCE-DDS-Agent 1.3.0)


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    1#include <Wire.h>

    2#include <Adafruit_BMP280.h>

    3

    4//Create an instance of the BMP280 sensor

    5Adafruit_BMP280 bmp;

    6

    7void setup() {

    8  Serial.begin(9600);

    9

    10  // Start the sensor, and verify that it was found

    11  if (!bmp.begin()) {

    12    Serial.println("Sensor not found");

    13    while (1){}

    14  }

    15

    16}


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How is it possible, a communication between so many devices with just to
wires? Well each device has a preset ID or a unique device address so the
master can choose with which devices will be communicating.


[ azzopardim  ](https://discourse.ros.org/u/azzopardim) February 13, 2021,
7:12pm  14


####  Appendix: How to use the Security feature. (available at 0.1.1 or above)


##  Arduino I2C Code


\- Register a function to be called when a peripheral receives a transmission


###  Related Topics


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##  Disclosure


* Arduino I2C Pins


Qwiic has level shifting and voltage regulation on the controller (but not on
the peripherals). What this means is that Qwiic is 3.3 V logic **only** . This
makes it easier to use, as for the end user, there is one less thing that can
go wrong when designing and assembling your circuit.


[ src ](/ROBOTIS-GIT/ros2arduino/tree/master/src "src")


* Examples


**Table of Contents**


In the  _loop()_ we will start with the _ Wire.beginTransmission()  _ function
which will begin the transmission to the particular sensor, the 3 Axis
Accelerometer in our case. Then with the  _Wire.write()_ function we will ask
for the particular data from the two registers of the X axis. The
_Wire.endTransmission()_ will end the transmission and transmit the data from
the registers. Now with the _ Wire.requestFrom()  _ function we will request
the transmitted data or the two bytes from the two registers.


#####  Built-in Libraries


*     available()


    18

    19void loop() {

    20    //Gyroscope

    21    Serial.print("\nGyroscope:\n");

    22    Serial.print(" X1 = ");

    23    Serial.println(accelerometer.readFloatGyroX(), 4);

    24    Serial.print(" Y1 = ");

    25    Serial.println(accelerometer.readFloatGyroY(), 4);

    26    Serial.print(" Z1 = ");

    27    Serial.println(accelerometer.readFloatGyroZ(), 4);

    28

    29    //Accelerometer

    30    Serial.print("\nAccelerometer:\n");

    31    Serial.print(" X1 = ");

    32    Serial.println(accelerometer.readFloatAccelX(), 4);

    33    Serial.print(" Y1 = ");

    34    Serial.println(accelerometer.readFloatAccelY(), 4);

    35    Serial.print(" Z1 = ");

    36    Serial.println(accelerometer.readFloatAccelZ(), 4);


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    37

    38    delay(1000);

    39}


Explore


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1\.  Overview


##  Languages


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  * **Feature**
    * Only one node available
    * Publisher
    * Subscriber
  * **Communication**
    * Serial
    * UDP


    * TCP

                $ MicroXRCEAgent --tcp 2018


###  Derived libraries


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This library helps the Arduino board communicate with the ROS2 using XRCE-DDS.


[ Go Back  ](/learn/)


    * Serial

                $ MicroXRCEAgent --serial /dev/ttyACM0 115200


*     begin()


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##  Arduino I2C Pins


**Controller Reader Sketch**


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Here's an example of how you might connect a sensor to an UNO R4 WiFi:  ![Bare
I2C Wiring on UNO R4 WiFi
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on UNO R4 WiFi


4\.  Example


    78  if(!display.begin(SSD1306_SWITCHCAPVCC, 0x3C)) {

    79    Serial.println(F("SSD1306 not found"));

    80    while(1){}

    81  }

    82

    83  display.clearDisplay();

    84

    85  display.drawBitmap(0, 0, arduinoLogo, 128, 64, SSD1306_WHITE);

    86  display.display();

    87

    88}

    89

    90void loop() {

    91}


* Please refer to [ eProsima manual ](https://micro-xrce-dds.readthedocs.io/en/latest/agent.html) for Micro-XRCE-DDS-Agent usage.


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This section provides an overview of the topics covered in the article.


As an example I will use the GY-80 breakout board which consists 5 different
sensors and the GY-521 breakout board which consists 3 different sensors. So
we can get data from 8 different sensors with just two wires with the I2C bus.


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[ ROS2 - embeddedRTPS - RTPS for microcontroller
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But how does the controller and peripherals know where the address, messages,
and so on starts and ends? That's what the SCL wire is for. It synchronises
the clock of the controller with the devices, ensuring that they all move to
the next instruction at the same time.


    * ros2arduino 0.1.1 ~ 0.1.4
      * You need to change the settings(library code) in ros2arduino library. (In the [ user_config.h ](https://github.com/ROBOTIS-GIT/ros2arduino/blob/master/src/user_config.h) )
  * Create .refs file(in XML format) and run the Agent with the following options:

         $ MicroXRCEAgent serial --dev /dev/ttyACM0 -b 115200 -r ros2arduino.refs


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###  Accelerometer


|  Implemented  |  Note
---|---|---
Serial  |  YES  |
UDP  |  YES  |  ESP32, Ethernet
TCP  |  NO  |  Debugging...


[ nburek  ](https://discourse.ros.org/u/nburek) October 17, 2018, 2:58pm  2


This method should be preceded by the function described in [ "Appendix: How
to configure entities from reference file." ](https://github.com/ROBOTIS-
GIT/ros2arduino#appendix-how-to-configure-entities-from-reference-file-
available-at-011-or-above)


*     beginTransmission()


[ ](/ROBOTIS-GIT/ros2arduino/commits/master/)

###


##  What Is I2C?


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serial_server_launch.py:
terminal_key_pub.py:
virtual_serial_client.py:
virtual_serial_server.py:
virtual_serial_setup.py:
##  Running these files
To run predef_timed_pub.py:
` ros2 run ros2_serial_interface predef_timed_pub `
To run pynput_key_pub.py:
` ros2 run ros2_serial_interface pynput_key_pub `
To run serial_server.py:
` ros2 run ros2_serial_interface serial_server `
To run serial_server_launch.py:
` ros2 launch ros2_serial_interface serial_server_launch.py `
To run terminal_key_pub.py:
` ros2 run ros2_serial_interface terminal_key_pub `
To run virtual_serial_client.py:
` ros2 run ros2_serial_interface virtual_serial_client `
To run virtual_serial_server.py:
` ros2 run ros2_serial_interface virtual_serial_server `
To run virtual_serial_setup.py:
` ros2 run ros2_serial_interface virtual_serial_setup `
##  Testing these files
For instructions on testing these files, see testing_instructions.md
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1.1.0 ](https://github.com/eProsima/Micro-XRCE-DDS-Agent/releases/tag/v1.1.0)
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The previous step of this ros2arduino was to [ support ROS2 of the TB3 burger
](https://discourse.ros.org/t/tb3-introducing-ros2-tutorials/5959) .
And now we want to create a library that is commonly available on the Arduino
as well as the TB3 burger.


The I2C protocol involves using two lines to send and receive data: a serial
clock pin **(SCL)** that the Arduino Controller board pulses at a regular
interval, and a serial data pin **(SDA)** over which data is sent between the
two devices.


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Both Qwiic and STEMMA QT use I2C, and even when inspecting modules using the
two standards up close, it may be difficult to tell what makes them unique
from each other. But there is a difference! And it has some implications on
how and for what you may use them.


#####  Hardware Design


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    * UDP

                $ MicroXRCEAgent udp -p 2018


The core idea of it was that it would contain its own rcl and rmw layers. The
rcl layer would handle some of the ROS specific logic like adding the prefixes
to topic names before handing it off to the rmw implementation. The memory for
Nodes, Topics, and Buffers was all allocated statically and controlled via a
config file that the application would provide. The rcl layer handled most of
the memory management of the preallocated buffers for the create functions so
that the rmw implementations wouldn’t each have to reimplement that logic.


![Arduino Boards connected via
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connected via I2C


* Introduction


    16{

    17  Wire.begin(); // join i2c bus (address optional for master)

    18}

    19

    20byte x = 0;

    21

    22void loop()

    23{

    24  Wire.beginTransmission(4); // transmit to device #4

    25  Wire.write("x is ");        // sends five bytes

    26  Wire.write(x);              // sends one byte

    27  Wire.endTransmission();    // stop transmitting

    28

    29  x++;

    30  delay(500);

    31}


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    17

    18void loop() {

    19  // Read the values

    20  float temperature = bmp.readTemperature();

    21

    22  // Print to the Serial Monitor

    23  Serial.print("Temperature: ");

    24  Serial.print(temperature);

    25  Serial.println(" C");

    26

    27  Serial.println();

    28  delay(2000);

    29}


Here are some of the things that I think we need to discuss.


#####  Electronics


![I2C on a Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector with UNO R4
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*     setClock()


\- Checks whether a timeout has occurred since the last time the flag was
cleared.


####  Memory


For the GY-521 breakout board we have only one address and that’s a
hexadecimal 0x68. We can also get or check the addresses using the Arduino I2C
Scanner sketch which can be found from the Arduino official website. So here
if we upload and run that sketch, we will get the addresses of the connected
devices on the I2C bus.


[ library.properties ](/ROBOTIS-GIT/ros2arduino/blob/master/library.properties
"library.properties")


[ General  ](/c/general/8)


The two wires, or lines are called Serial Clock (or SCL) and Serial Data (or
SDA). The SCL line is the clock signal which synchronize the data transfer
between the devices on the I2C bus and it’s generated by the master device.
The other line is the SDA line which carries the data.


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    1// Wire Controller Reader

    2// by Nicholas Zambetti [http://www.zambetti.com](http://www.zambetti.com)

    3

    4// Demonstrates use of the Wire library

    5// Reads data from an I2C/TWI peripheral device

    6// Refer to the "Wire Peripheral Sender" example for use with this

    7

    8// Created 29 March 2006

    9

    10// This example code is in the public domain.

    11

    12

    13#include <Wire.h>

    14

    15void setup() {


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to build on top of an RTOS. I had also planned to write an Arduino module for
it to provide the communication using the Arduino Serial interface and an
example project of how to import it as an Arduino library.


\- Initialise the I2C bus


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    * TCP

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##  Example


\- Transmit the bytes that have been queued and end the transmission


Code


Both Qwiic and STEMMA QT bundle together wires for power, ground, as well as
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\- Begins queueing up a transmission


**Controller Writer Sketch**


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[ Kei  ](https://discourse.ros.org/u/Kei) October 22, 2018, 2:27am  11


As the clock line changes from low to high (known as the rising edge of the
clock pulse), a single bit of information is transferred from the board to the
I2C device over the SDA line. As the clock line keeps pulsing, more and more
bits are sent until a sequence of a 7 or 8 bit address, and a command or data
is formed. When this information is sent - bit after bit -, the called upon
device executes the request and transmits it's data back - if required - to
the board over the same line using the clock signal still generated by the
Controller on SCL as timing.


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Arduino library for communicating with ROS2(DDS)


And please check eProsima's manual for how to use it.


###  Qwiic & STEMMA QT


3\.  I2C Protocol


###  I2C BMP280


Barometer + Thermometer Bosch BMP085 0x77 [ Datasheet
](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/10/BMP085_DataSheet_Rev.1.0_01July2008.pdf?6318e9&6318e9)


[ ROBOTIS-GIT ](/ROBOTIS-GIT) /  **[ ros2arduino ](/ROBOTIS-GIT/ros2arduino)
** Public


In some situations, it can be helpful to set up two (or more!) Arduino boards
to share information with each other. In this example, two boards are
programmed to communicate with one another in a Controller Writer/Peripheral
Receiver configuration via the [ I2C synchronous serial protocol
](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2C) . Several functions of Arduino's [ Wire
Library ](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Reference/Wire) are used to accomplish
this. Arduino 1, the Controller, is programmed to send 6 bytes of data every
half second to a uniquely addressed Peripheral. Once that message is received,
it can then be viewed in the Peripheral board's serial monitor window opened
on the USB connected computer running the Arduino Software (IDE).


[ ![DIY Air Quality Monitor - PM2.5, CO2, VOC, Ozone, Temp & Hum Arduino
Meter](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DIY-Air-
Quality-Monitor-PM2.5-CO2-VOC-Ozone-Temp-Hum-Arduino-Meter-1024x576.jpg)
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pm2-5-co2-voc-ozone-temp-hum-arduino-meter/)


[ What is MEMS? Accelerometer, Gyroscope & Magnetometer with Arduino
](https://howtomechatronics.com/how-it-works/electrical-engineering/mems-
accelerometer-gyrocope-magnetometer-arduino/)


Hi [ @Kei ](/u/kei)


###  Forks


-Nick


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    73};

    74

    75void setup() {

    76  Serial.begin(9600);

    77


3 Axis Accelerometer Analog Devices ADXL345 0x53 [ Datasheet
](https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-
sheets/ADXL345.pdf)


Next is the internal registers addressing. The internal registers are
locations in the slave’s memory containing various information or data. For
example the ADX345 Accelerometer has a unique device address and addition
internal registers addresses for the X, Y and Z axis. So if we want to read
the data of the X-axis, first we need to send the device address and then the
particular internal register address for the X-axis. These addresses can be
found from [ datasheet of the sensor
](https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-
sheets/ADXL345.pdf) .


####  License


#  Search code, repositories, users, issues, pull requests...


Name


> I’ve got an initial draft of the interfaces already defined for a ROS Client
> Library for MicroControllers (rcluc) that has its own rmw abstraction layer
> to allow the DDS-XRCE implementation to be interchangeable and focuses on
> having no dynamic allocation.


Here’s how we will connect the boards. The Serial Clock pin of the Arduino
Board will be connected to the Serial Clock pins of the two breakout boards,
the same goes for the Serial Data pins and we will power the boards with the
Gnd and the 5V pin from the Arduino Board. Note here we are not using pull-up
resistors because the breakout boards already have.


    * An example reference file is as follows.
      * ros2arduino.refs

                         <profiles>
             	<participant profile_name="ros2arduino_xml_node">
             		<rtps>
             			<name>ros2arduino_basic_node</name>
             			<builtin>
             				<domainId>0</domainId>
             			</builtin>
             		</rtps>
             	</participant>

             	<data_writer profile_name="arduino_chatter">
             		<topic>
             			<kind>NO_KEY</kind>
             			<name>rt/arduino_chatter</name>
             			<dataType>std_msgs::msg::dds_::String_</dataType>
             			<historyQos>
             				<kind>KEEP_LAST</kind>
             				<depth>10</depth>
             			</historyQos>
             		</topic>
             	</data_writer>

             	<data_reader profile_name="arduino_led">
             		<topic>
             			<name>rt/arduino_led</name>
             			<dataType>std_msgs::msg::dds_::Bool_</dataType>
             		</topic>
             	</data_reader>

             	<topic profile_name="Bool">
             		<kind>NO_KEY</kind>
             		<name>Bool</name>
             		<dataType>std_msgs::msg::dds_::Bool_</dataType>
             	</topic>


\- Sets the timeout for transmissions in controller mode


  * README
  * Apache-2.0 license


#  ROBOTIS-GIT/ros2arduino


Remember our microRTPS is now called micro-XRCE-DDS, and BTW, I am pleased to
announce today we launch our first non beta release, [ Micro XRCE-DDS 1.0.0
](https://github.com/eProsima/Micro-XRCE-DDS) .


  * [ ROS2 ](https://index.ros.org/doc/ros2/Installation/)
  * XRCE-DDS Agent
    * [ Micro-XRCE-DDS Agent ](https://micro-xrce-dds.readthedocs.io/en/latest/installation.html#installing-the-agent-stand-alone) for FastRTPS


###  Breakout Boards


  * **Build system** : for Arduino IDE’s compile method. ( [ @Ingo_Lutkebohle ](/u/ingo_lutkebohle) mentioned [ modm ](https://modm.io/) as one of the considerations.)
  * S/W **architecture**
  * Programming **language version**
  * Etc…


STEMMA QT, on the other hand, doesn't have this. This lets you use both 3.3 V
and 5 V logic for modules. This also means that there is one more thing you
may need to consider when creating your circuit, but it also grants some more
flexibility in power and logic requirements.


**Peripheral Receiver Sketch**


* [ The ReadME Project  GitHub community articles  ](/readme)


Hi [ @nburek ](/u/nburek) .


####  Suggest changes


#  How I2C Communication Works? Arduino and I2C Tutorial


* [ Fast RTPS security documentation ](https://fast-rtps.docs.eprosima.com/en/latest/security.html#example-configuring-the-participant)


  * What Is I2C?
  * Arduino I2C Pins
  * I2C Wiring
  * Wire Library
  * Examples


![](https://sea2.discourse-
cdn.com/business7/user_avatar/discourse.ros.org/kei/48/1571_2.png) Kei:


4 Likes


##  Overview


    Copy

    1#include "LSM6DS3.h"

    2#include "Wire.h"

    3

    4//Create instance of Accelerometer class

    5LSM6DS3 accelerometer(I2C_MODE, 0x6A);

    6

    7void setup() {

    8    // put your setup code here, to run once:

    9    Serial.begin(9600);

    10    while (!Serial);

    11

    12    if (accelerometer.begin() != 0) {

    13        Serial.println("LSM6DS3 not found, check your wiring.");

    14    } else {

    15        Serial.println("LSM6DS3 found!");

    16    }

    17}


> ros2arduino (using RTPS supporting XRCE such as microRTPS; note that this
> approach uses a different wire protocol from ROS 2 atop a full DDS/RTPS
> system)
>
>   * supports TurtleBot3’s embedded system (OpenCR, it supports Arduino IDE)
>   * supports Arduino MEGA, ZERO and other compatible microcontrollers
>   * make message header and API generator
>   * provide tutorials (e.g., Arduino IDE Setup, custom message,
> LED/Servo/Sensors control, TF, simple robot)
>


    Copy

    1#include <Wire.h>

    2#include <Adafruit_GFX.h>

    3#include <Adafruit_SSD1306.h>

    4

    5Adafruit_SSD1306 display(128, 64, &Wire, -1);

    6

    7// The Arduino Logo in a bitmap format

    8const uint8_t arduinoLogo[] = {

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[ .travis.yml ](/ROBOTIS-GIT/ros2arduino/blob/master/.travis.yml
".travis.yml")


    * Serial

                $ MicroXRCEAgent serial --dev /dev/ttyACM0 -b 115200


[ November 27, 2022 at 8:34 am
](https://robotbox.net/roomba-j7-vs-j7/#comment-47487)


Mopping


By Solution


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Power suction


In terms of cleaning performance, the robot does a great job on all types of
bare floors and low pile carpets. It also handles pet messes satisfactorily.


##  Package layout


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    * 3\. Cleaning Test Results
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Voice control


The questing is interesting, but I don’t see any problems with either thin
rugs or thick carpets. Roomba J7 works equally efficiently on both. You just
map the house in your app, and the map shows where the carpets are in your
house. There may be an issue with the adjustments, so you need to check it.
Even if you have a heavily shedding dog in your household, you can always map
your vacuum for the most efficient working mode on the carpet fully covered
with the dog’s fur and other debris.


    $ ros2 param list
    /motion_control:
      max_speed
      min_speed
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.depth
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.durability
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.history
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.reliability
      reflexes.REFLEX_BUMP
      reflexes.REFLEX_CLIFF
      reflexes.REFLEX_DOCK_AVOID
      reflexes.REFLEX_GYRO_CAL
      reflexes.REFLEX_PANIC
      reflexes.REFLEX_PROXIMITY_SLOWDOWN
      reflexes.REFLEX_STUCK
      reflexes.REFLEX_VIRTUAL_WALL
      reflexes.REFLEX_WHEEL_DROP
      reflexes_enabled
      safety_override
      use_sim_time
      wheel_accel_limit
    /robot_state:
      publish_odom_tfs
      qos_overrides./tf.publisher.depth
      qos_overrides./tf.publisher.durability
      qos_overrides./tf.publisher.history
      qos_overrides./tf.publisher.reliability
      use_sim_time
    /static_transform:
      qos_overrides./tf_static.publisher.depth
      qos_overrides./tf_static.publisher.history
      qos_overrides./tf_static.publisher.reliability
      use_sim_time
      wheel_base
      wheels_encoder_resolution
      wheels_radius
    /system_health:
      log_period


[ ![iRobot Roomba j7 \(7150\)...](https://m.media-
amazon.com/images/I/41EViZ5Kt3L._SL160_.jpg)
](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094NW318F?tag=robotbox0c-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
"iRobot Roomba j7 \(7150\)...")


      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.depth
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.durability
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.history
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.reliability
      use_sim_time
    /ui_mgr:
      lightring_led_brightness
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.depth
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.durability
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.history
      qos_overrides./parameter_events.publisher.reliability
      use_sim_time


Auto Dirt Disposal


1. ROS 2 is governed by Open Robotics  ↩


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brand new Genius Technology and PrecisionVision Navigation


Create® 3 can be spawned in a demo world in Ignition and monitored through
RViz with


Robot vacuums are highly specialized. You will find robot vacuums for bare
floors, carpets, pet hair, etc. The Roomba J7 has been customized to handle
bare floors such as hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl, and more. It is also
suitable for vacuuming low pile carpets.


For


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You can see the ROS 2 topics exposed by the Create® 3 robot running the ` ros2
topic list ` command.


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#  ROS 2 APIs


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#####  Empty world


[ January 18, 2022 at 6:08 pm
](https://robotbox.net/roomba-j7-vs-j7/#comment-32063)


Recently, iRobot unveiled two new robot vacuums, the [ Roomba J7
](https://robotbox.net/roomba-j7-vs-i7-comparison-review/) and Roomba J7+.
_The duo comes with several extras that make them a cut above the rest._
Unfortunately for buyers, it’s hard to tell the difference between the two,
but here at Robotbox, we have the answers.


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##  [ Releases ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/releases)


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###  5\. Navigation and Mapping


    * ` irobot_create_ignition_bringup ` Launch files and configurations
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    * ` irobot_create_ignition_toolbox ` Sensor and interface nodes


##  Roomba J7 vs. J7+ Comparison Review


There is no difference between Roomba J7 and J7+ in terms of design and
aesthetics. This is with regards to the robot vacuum only, not the CleanBase
unit.


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#  Search code, repositories, users, issues, pull requests...


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P.S. we have a github discussion forum dedicated to Create 3 ( [
iRobotEducation/create3_docs · Discussions · GitHub
](https://github.com/iRobotEducation/create3_docs/discussions) )


To see all available qualifiers, see our [ documentation
](https://docs.github.com/search-github/github-code-search/understanding-
github-code-search-syntax) .


As you noticed, the Create 3 is equipped with 7 IR sensors (see the
documentation for more details [ Hazards - Create® 3 Docs
](https://iroboteducation.github.io/create3_docs/api/hazards/#the-
ir_intensity-topic) ).
The main purpose of these sensors is to implement obstacle detection
algorithms, i.e. by looking at the intensity value you can determine whether
you are too close to an obstacle.


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first robot cleaner, I had a hard time making a choice on what to go for
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#  Making a Mobile Robot with ROS - Full list of tutorials

The table below contains all the content published (so far) in the mobile
robot build series.
_Please excuse the table rendering issues (which I have been meaning to fix
for a while…) and also some inconsistency in my numbering._
Video #  |  Playlist: [ Building a mobile robot
](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunhqkrRNRhYAffV8JDiFOatQXuU-NnxT) |
Video duration  |  Blog: [ Articulated Robotics
](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/) |  Discussion
---|---|---|---|---
1  |  [ Why do I think you should build this robot?
](https://youtu.be/OWeLUSzxMsw) |  15:54  |  [ Making a Mobile Robot #1 -
Project Overview ](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/mobile-robot-1-project-
overview/) |  [ Discussion
](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-mobile-robot-project-
overview-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-1/26)
2  |  [ Creating a rough 3D model of our robot with URDF
](https://youtu.be/BcjHyhV0kIs) |  27:18  |  [ Making a Mobile Robot #2 -
Concept Design URDF ](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/mobile-robot-2-concept-


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[ LICENSE ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/blob/main/LICENSE "LICENSE")


[ README.md ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/blob/main/README.md "README.md")


##  Prerequisites


    * [ Actions  Automate any workflow  ](/features/actions)
    * [ Packages  Host and manage packages  ](/features/packages)
    * [ Security  Find and fix vulnerabilities  ](/features/security)
    * [ Codespaces  Instant dev environments  ](/features/codespaces)
    * [ Copilot  Write better code with AI  ](/features/copilot)
    * [ Code review  Manage code changes  ](/features/code-review)
    * [ Issues  Plan and track work  ](/features/issues)
    * [ Discussions  Collaborate outside of code  ](/features/discussions)


  * __ **Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal Unit:** J7+ automatically empties the 0.5L dustbin in the Disposal unit to keep it there for a month.
  * __ **Keep out zones:** Digital boundary technology allows to make in the app Keep Out zones much better than physical virtual walls.
  * __ **7-day cleaning schedule:** In the smartphone application, the owner can create a 7-days cleaning schedule and launch and stop the J7+ remotely.


For more details on how to use and configure reflexes, please have a look at
the [ reflexes documentation ](../reflexes/) .


BSD-3-Clause license


Charging Time


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  * README
  * BSD-3-Clause license


##  ROS 2 Coordinate System


As for filtration, this robot vacuum has **AeroForce high-efficiency filters**
that capture 99.9% of allergens, dust, dust mite, and other unpleasant
elements in the atmosphere.


    * ` irobot_create_common_bringup ` Launch files and configurations
    * ` irobot_create_control ` Launch control nodes
    * ` irobot_create_description ` URDF and mesh files describing the robot
    * ` irobot_create_nodes ` Nodes for simulating robot topics and motion control
    * ` irobot_create_toolbox ` Tools and helpers for creating nodes and plugins
  * ` irobot_create_gazebo ` Packages used for the Classic Gazebo Simulator


Code


J7 seems like the way to go. Because you need to clean out hair from the
brush, so might as well do it every time you empty.


###  Butch


This robot vacuum is also powered by iRobot Genius 3.0. For starters, this is
an innovation that custom tailors your cleaning needs depending on your
habits, home, and seasons. For example, during spring and fall, when your dog
sheds more hairs, iRobot Genius Home Intelligence will tell the robot vacuum
to vacuum more often.


Runtime


##  ROS 2 Parameters


If you want a robot vacuum that empties itself, go for the Roomba J7+.
However, if you are on a budget or don’t mind emptying the bin manually, then
the Roomba J7 is a great deal.


The difference between the Roomba J7 and J7+ is the accessories included. The
Plus model comes with the iRobot CleanBase unit. On the other hand, the base
model doesn’t have this accessory, but it works with the automatic self-
emptying bin technology.


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main


Power suction


No packages published


ROS Resources: [ ROS Homepage ](http://ros.org/) | [ Media and Trademarks
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[ ROS Index ](https://index.ros.org/) | [ How to Get Help
](http://wiki.ros.org/Support) | [ Q&A Help Site
](https://robotics.stackexchange.com/) | [ Discussion Forum
](http://discourse.ros.org/) | [ Service Status ](http://status.ros.org/)
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Color: **White+Black**


2210 mAh


[ March 6, 2023 at 3:39 pm
](https://robotbox.net/roomba-j7-vs-j7/#comment-51617)


3-4 hours


A namespace can be applied to the robot using the ` namespace ` launch
argument:


100 minutes


January 28, 2022  [ 0 ](https://robotbox.net/roomba-i6-vs-j7/#comments)


###  Swartzcop Kennedy


###  Forks


Having said that, my colleagues at iRobot just presented a paper at IROS
titled ` Trajectory-Based SLAM for Indoor Mobile Robots with Limited Sensing
Capabilities ` ( [ IROS 2023 Program | Wednesday October 4, 2023
](https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/conferences/IROS23/program/IROS23_ContentListWeb_4.html#weat14_07)
).
The tests in the paper were conducted on an iRobot Roomba i3, which has the
same exact sensors as the iRobot Create 3.


[ iRobot® Roomba Combo™ j7+ Self-Empt...
](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCH3J9RD?amp;linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&tag=robotbox0c-20)


You can see the ROS 2 action servers exposed by the Create® 3 robot running
the ` ros2 action list ` command.


* Product


> ⚠  ` create3_ignition.launch.py ` should only be used once as it launches
> the Ignition simulator itself. Additional robots should be spawned with `
> create3_spawn.launch.py ` . Namespaces and spawn points should be unique for
> each robot.


Roomba j7+ & Braava M6


If you have trouble seeing the topics using ` ros2 topic list ` , ensure that
the robot's ` RMW_IMPLEMENTATION ` matches the one on your machine; see [
Network Configuration ](../../setup/xml-config/) for more information about  R
OS  m  iddle  w  are (RMW). Additionally, the command line ` ros2 topic `
utility could use stale cached discovery information; try running it with
additional arguments ` ros2 topic list --no-daemon --spin-time 10 ` to not use
the cached information.


Hello! I have a question about the iRobot J7+. My house is very big – about
1,800 square feet, so it may take up to six hours to clean it everywhere. How
long can this vacuum run without charging? I am usually pressed for time, so I
don’t want to waste it on continuous recharging and waiting.


HEPA-style


* Create a workspace if you don't already have one:


####  Classic Gazebo


Your email address will not be published.  Required fields are marked  *


Roomba J7 vs. J7+ is the newest debate as far as Roombas are concerned. So if
you are wondering what sets the two models apart, you are at the right place.


100 minutes


HEPA Filter


    vcs import ~/create3_ws/src/ < ~/create3_ws/src/create3_sim/irobot_create_gazebo/demo.repos
    cd ~/create3_ws
    colcon build --symlink-install
    source install/local_setup.bash


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##  [ Roomba J7 (7150) ](https://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Roomba-Wi-Fi-Connected-
Vacuum/dp/B094NW318F/?tag=robotbox0c-20)


Then you can run:


#  iRobot® Create® 3 Simulator


ros2 launch irobot_create_gazebo_bringup create3_gazebo_aws_small.launch.py


* Clone this repository into the src directory from above.


[ iRobot Roomba j7 (7150)...
](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094NW318F?tag=robotbox0c-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
"iRobot Roomba j7 \(7150\)...")


####  3 Reasons to Choose the Roomba J7


3-Stage Cleanin System


Besides the aforementioned dependencies you will also need at least one among
Ignition Gazebo and Classic Gazebo


Battery Capacity


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content/uploads/2021/10/roomba-j7-cleaning.jpg)


It’s also suitable for low pile carpets and pet messes, talk of pet hair, and
kitty litter.


Cleaning System


  * Morphology parameters such as ` wheel_base ` and ` wheels_encoder_resolution ` are read-only parameters that can be used in order to implement your estimation or motion control algorithms.
  * The ` safety_override ` parameter allows user to enable/disable safety features (default: none). For more details, please have a look at the [ safety documentation ](../safety/) .
  * The ` publish_odom_tfs ` parameter allows the user to enable transformations from ` odom ` (boolean, default: true). This parameter cannot be set at runtime; it must be configured from the [ ROS 2 parameters file on the application configuration page ](../../webserver/application/#application-ros-2-parameters-file) of the webserver, as it is loaded only at application start.
  * The ` wheel_accel_limit ` parameter sets acceleration limits in units of mm·s  -2  (int between 1 and 900 inclusive, default: 900).
  * The ` lightring_led_brightness ` parameter allows user to increase/decrease the brightness of the light ring (int between 10 - 100 inclusive, default: 15).


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##  Languages


  * __ Roomba J7 and J7+ boast a VSLAM navigation system dubbed **iAdapt 3.0 with Imprint Smart Mapping** . This system relies on obstacle detection sensors and a front-facing camera that processes images of obstacles in real-time. As a result, you can trust the Roomba J7 in a high-traffic room with many obstacles. One unique feature of the J7 is **PrecisionVision Navigation** which enables the robot to identify and recognize the common obstacles such as socks, shoes, power cords, dog poop, etc.
  * __ When it comes to floor mapping, [ the Roomba J7 ](https://robotbox.net/compare/roborock-q5-vs-roomba-j7/) knows your home just like you do. To start, the robot creates accurate maps of your home. The J7 can also differentiate the kitchen from the bedroom. This is courtesy of **Imprint Smart Mapping** , a technology that gives Roombas the power to learn, map, and adapt to your home.
  * __ Last is on boundary marking. Here, iRobot designed the J7 with digital boundary technology. As the name suggests, this is a containment feature that allows users to create boundaries right from the app. Known as **Keep Out Zones** is a better option compared to the physical barriers dubbed Virtual Walls.


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      * NavQPlus by NXP®  NavQPlus by NXP®
        * [ Hookup Guide ](../../hw/navqplus_hookup/)
        * [ Software Config ](../../setup/navqplus/)
      * NVIDIA® Jetson™  NVIDIA® Jetson™
        * [ Hookup Guide ](../../hw/jetson_hookup/)
        * [ Software Config ](../../setup/jetson/)
      * Raspberry Pi®  Raspberry Pi®
        * [ Hookup Guide ](../../hw/rpi_hookup/)
        * [ Galactic Config ](../../setup/pi4galactic/)
        * [ Humble Config ](../../setup/pi4humble/)
      * [ Network Time Protocol ](../../setup/compute-ntp/)
    * [ Fast DDS Discovery Server ](../../setup/discovery-server/)
  * APIs  APIs
    * ROS 2 Interface  [ ROS 2 Interface ](./) Table of contents
      * ROS 2 Topics
      * ROS 2 Services
      * ROS 2 Actions
      * ROS 2 Parameters
      * ROS 2 Coordinate System
    * [ Moving the Robot ](../moving-the-robot/)
    * [ Docking ](../docking/)
    * [ Drive Goals ](../drive-goals/)
    * [ Hazards ](../hazards/)
    * [ Odometry ](../odometry/)
    * [ Reflexes ](../reflexes/)
    * [ Safety ](../safety/)
    * [ User Interface ](../ui/)
    * [ Wall Follow ](../wall-follow/)
  * Simulator  Simulator
    * [ Using the Simulator ](../../sim/setup/)
  * Software Examples  Software Examples
    * [ Actuators via CLI ](../../examples/actuators-cli/)
    * [ Sensors via CLI ](../../examples/sensors-cli/)
    * [ Navigation Apps ](../../examples/create3_examples/)
  * Firmware Releases  Firmware Releases
    * [ Overview ](../../releases/overview/)
    * Galactic  Galactic
      * [ G.5.4 ](../../releases/g_5_4/)
      * Older  Older
        * [ G.1.1 ](../../releases/g_1_1/)


#####  [ iRobot Roomba i7 vs iRobot Roomba j7
](https://robotbox.net/roomba-j7-vs-i7-comparison-review/)


###  Resources


3-Stage Cleanin System


##  Folders and files


Table of Contents


Important


Unfortunately, using these sensors for mapping is likely not doable.
The returned values depends on the reflectivity of the surfaces you are
pointing at.
Through a calibration procedure you could try to define a function that
converts those raw values into a distance, but that would only apply to that
very specific surface.
It would also be quite difficult to ensure that the calibration is precise
enough for your needs.


##  Run


[ README.md ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/blob/main/README.md "README.md")


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The J7 has all the app features that the [ Roomba i7 and S9
](https://robotbox.net/compare/roomba-i7-vs-s9-plus/) boast, but iRobot Genius
3.0 has some extras as discussed below.


Yes. The Roomba J7 is equally a good robot vacuum. It can handle all types of
bare floors, from tile to vinyl, and laminate among others. You can also rely
on the J7+ to vacuum low pile carpets and pet messes.


[ alsora  ](https://discourse.ros.org/u/alsora) October 11, 2023, 1:11am  2


    cd ~/create3_ws
    sudo apt-get update
    rosdep install --from-path src -yi


To find out more about the iRobot J7 series, read along.


Charging Time


Note that the Create® 3 robot will produce data on most of these topics. On
the other hand, some of them can be used by the user to send commands to the
Create® 3 robot. In particular, the Create® 3 robot will subscribe to the
following topics:


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##  Build


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The spawn point can be changed with the ` x ` , ` y ` , ` z ` and ` yaw `
launch arguments:


    * [ CI/CD & Automation ](/solutions/ci-cd/)
    * [ DevOps ](/solutions/devops/)
    * [ DevSecOps  ](https://resources.github.com/devops/fundamentals/devsecops/)


On the app, homeowners can access a wide range of control options. For
example, you can set a 7-day cleaning schedule, launch a cleaning session,
stop a cleaning session, send the robot vacuum to a specific room, customize
cleaning maps, view cleaning reports, and so on.


Roomba j7 (7150)


Brushes


###  Watchers


Dual Multi Surface Rubber Brushes


_Thanks mhered for your assistance in compiling this table!_
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ros2 launch irobot_create_ignition_bringup create3_ignition.launch.py x:=1.0 y:=0.5 yaw:=1.5707


HEPA Filter


The Roomba J7 is the base model in the Roomba J Series. The robot vacuum was
released in September 2021 and is designed for homes with bare floors such as
tile hardwood, linoleum, laminate, marble, and vinyl, just to mention a few.


Table of contents


[ iRobotEducation ](/iRobotEducation) /  **[ create3_sim
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mkdir -p ~/create3_ws/src


The purpose of this page is to give a quick overview of these ROS 2 APIs. The
robot uses standard ROS 2 messages when available and implements custom
messages in [ irobot_create_msgs
](https://github.com/iRobotEducation/irobot_create_msgs) for data not
represented by standard messages. If you are interested in more details, have
a look at the other pages in this section.


##  Footer


###  4\. Battery and Runtime


Hi! My name is Richard. I like new technologies that make our life easier!
I've decided writing this blog about smart technologies which help us everyday
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    * [ Documentation  ](https://docs.github.com)
    * [ GitHub Skills  ](https://skills.github.com/)
    * [ Blog  ](https://github.blog)


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|  3  |  3247  |  October 26, 2018
[ Presentation and some doubts ](https://discourse.ros.org/t/presentation-and-
some-doubts/4003)


* ` irobot_create_common ` Packages common to both Classic and Ignition


* Limited Time Deals


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"iRobot Roomba j7+ \(7550\)...")


  * [ C++  80.1%  ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/search?l=c%2B%2B)
  * [ Python  13.7%  ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/search?l=python)
  * [ CMake  5.4%  ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/search?l=cmake)
  * [ QML  0.8%  ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/search?l=qml)


#####  [ Roomba J7 vs S9 Comparison Review
](https://robotbox.net/roomba-j7-vs-s9/)


##  Use saved searches to filter your results more quickly


* Solutions


Dustbin Capacity


###  Related Topics


Skip to content


    ros2 launch irobot_create_gazebo_bringup create3_gazebo.launch.py namespace:=robot1
    ros2 launch irobot_create_gazebo_bringup create3_spawn.launch.py namespace:=robot2 x:=1.0


100 minutes


If you need it, you can build ` aws_robomaker_small_house_world ` in your ROS
2 workspace by doing:


    * [ Topics ](/topics)
    * [ Trending ](/trending)
    * [ Collections ](/collections)


Cleaning System


####  Ignition Gazebo


The brushroll can pick up both short and long pet hair with minimal chances of
tangling. What’s more? iRobot promises that the J7 is intelligent enough to
avoid sucking dog poop – you understand how messy it can be when your robot
takes on dog poop..


To start, the iRobot Roomba J7 and J7+ are robot vacuums only. They can’t mop,
but courtesy of Imprint® Link Technology, they can sync with the [ Braava M6
](https://robotbox.net/compare/robot-braava-jet-m6-vs-380t-vs-240/) for
simultaneous vacuuming and mopping.


Topic  |  |  Replies  |  Views  |  Activity
---|---|---|---|---
[ Announcing the iRobot® Create® 3 Educational Robot
](https://discourse.ros.org/t/announcing-the-irobot-create-3-educational-
robot/22770)


    $ ros2 topic echo /tf
    transforms:
    - header:
        stamp:
          sec: 1646697192
          nanosec: 702756640
        frame_id: odom
      child_frame_id: base_footprint
      transform:
        translation:
          x: -0.00043813258525915444
          y: -3.853919679386308e-06
          z: 0.0
        rotation:
          x: 0.0
          y: 0.0
          z: 2.5629995434428565e-05
          w: 1.0
    - header:
        stamp:
          sec: 1646697192
          nanosec: 702756640
        frame_id: odom
      child_frame_id: base_link
      transform:
        translation:
          x: -0.00043813258525915444
          y: -3.853919679386308e-06
          z: 0.0
        rotation:
          x: -0.0016827837098389864
          y: -0.009617267176508904
          z: 9.441922884434462e-06
          w: 0.9999523162841797


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|  1  |  2225  |  November 19, 2021
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The Create® 3 robot is based on ROS 2  1  and, as such, it exposes all its
user-facing APIs through ROS 2 entities (topics, services, actions and
parameters).


[ ![Roomba J7 vs S9 Comparison Review](https://robo-1249f.kxcdn.com/wp-
content/uploads/2021/10/s9-vs-j7.jpg) ](https://robotbox.net/roomba-j7-vs-s9/)


[ SEE PRICE  – Amazon.com
](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KB4M4JX/?tag=robotbox0c-20)


  * [ Hazards ](../hazards/)
  * [ Odometry ](../odometry/)
  * [ User Interface ](../ui/)


The Roomba J7 and J7+ are both round-shaped robot vacuums. Unfortunately, that
means they can’t handle the wall edges satisfactorily, like the [ Roomba
S9/S9+ ](https://robotbox.net/roomba-s9-vs-s9-plus/) that comes in a D-shaped
design. When it comes to dimensions, the duo has a **13.3-inch diameter and
stands at 3.4-inches** . The low profile design allows the Roomba J series to
go under most household furniture such as coffee tables, kickstands, sofas,
beds, and so on. Regarding weight, booth robot vacuums are **7.49 lbs** .


ros-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-10/35)
11  |  [ Designing a chassis for our robot! (+ other fixes)
](https://youtu.be/RjhBRn6lDSM) |  16:11  |  No blog post  |  [ Discussion
](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-designing-a-chassis-
making-a-mobile-robot-pt-11/36)
12  |  [ Solving the problem EVERY robot has (with ros2_control)
](https://youtu.be/4QKsDf1c4hc) |  24:36  |  [ Making a Mobile Robot #12 -
ros2_control Concept & Simulation ](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/mobile-
robot-12-ros2-control/) |  [ Discussion
](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-ros2-control-
overview-simulation-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-12/91)
12a  |  [ Ros2_control Extra Bits ](https://youtu.be/8ByoP_oSdno) |  17:38  |
[ Making a Mobile Robot #12a - ros2_control extra bits
](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/mobile-robot-12a-ros2-control-extra/) |  [
Discussion ](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-
ros2-control-overview-simulation-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-12/91)
13  |  [ Using ros2_control to drive our robot (off the edge of the bench…)
](https://youtu.be/4VVrTCnxvSw) |  31:37  |  [ Making a Mobile Robot #13 -
Using ros2_control on a real robot ](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/mobile-
robot-13-ros2-control-real/) |  [ Discussion
](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-running-ros2-control-
on-a-real-robot-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-13/107)
14a  |  [ Easy wireless control for your homemade robot!
](https://youtu.be/F5XlNiCKbrY) |  21:44  |  [ Making a Mobile Robot #14a -
Teleoperation ](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/mobile-robot-14a-teleop/) |  [
Discussion ](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-robot-
teleoperation-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-14a-14b/131)
14b  |  [ Control your ROS robot from your phone! ](https://youtu.be/hkkG-
Sgi9Sk) |  21:05  |  [ Making a Mobile Robot #14b - Advanced Teleop
](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/mobile-robot-14b-adv-teleop/) |  [
Discussion ](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-robot-
teleoperation-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-14a-14b/131)
15  |  [ Easy SLAM with ROS using slam_toolbox ](https://youtu.be/ZaiA3hWaRzE)
|  25:47  |  No blog post (yet)  |  [ Discussion
](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-slam-on-our-robot-
with-slam-toolbox-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-15/163)
16  |  [ Making robot navigation easy with Nav2 and ROS!!
](https://youtu.be/jkoGkAd0GYk) |  22:39  |  No blog post (yet)  |  [
Discussion ](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-
nav2-introduction-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-16/199)
17  |  [ One thing every robot should have… ](https://youtu.be/lI2bLPDHEmQ) |
07:55  |  No blog post (yet)  |  [ Discussion
](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-adding-a-screen-to-
the-robot-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-17/229)
18  |  [ Can you chase a tennis ball with ROS? ](https://youtu.be/gISSSbYUZag)
|  28:24  |  [ Making a Mobile Robot #18 - Object Tracking with OpenCV
](https://articulatedrobotics.xyz/mobile-robot-18-objtrk/) |  [ Discussion
](https://discourse.articulatedrobotics.xyz/t/discussion-camera-object-
tracking-making-a-mobile-robot-pt-18/268)


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##  Which one to choose Roomba J7 or Roomba J7+?


Hi there! I have a big family with four kids, two dogs, and a cat. It’s an
awful mess every day, and I need an efficient robot vacuum to deal with it.
However, I am confused about the choice. J7 or J7+ are OK, but can they avoid
things scattered across the floor? I mean, all those socks, underwear,
charging cables, shoe laces, and pet mats and rugs? And, of course, the paper
= the receipts and small pieces, all that garbage.


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  * [ Drive Goals ](../drive-goals/)


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  * __ **Synchronization with Braava M6:** Imprint Link technology allows to sync with [ Braava mop cleaner ](https://robotbox.net/compare/irobot-braava-jet-m6-6012-vs-6110/) for a complete cleaning cycle – vacuuming and mopping.
  * __ **Aero-force high-efficiency filters:** J7 filters capture 99.9% of allergens, dust, pollen, and dust mite from the atmosphere as well.
  * __ **90 minutes of runtime:** 2210 mAh battery can be used with a single charge to clean a medium size apartment for 90 minutes.


[ March 27, 2023 at 2:20 am
](https://robotbox.net/roomba-j7-vs-j7/#comment-52387)


##  Comparison Table


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  * __ First, the J7 is Clean While I’m Away. If you don’t want to be disturbed by the robot vacuuming while in the house, this feature will come in handy. As the name suggests, Clean While I’m Away uses your phone’s location to detect when you have left the house so it can start cleaning. If you get home when it is cleaning, it will also be aware of your presence and automatically pause cleaning.
  * __ Cleaning Time Estimates is another great feature that the new Roomba J7 and J7+ tag along with. If you are expecting visitors and are not sure whether the cleaning will be done by the time they arrive, this feature will come in handy. The Roomba maps your home in real-time, and with high accuracy, it calculates the time it will take to complete the job.
  * __ For easy operation, iRobot also engineered this robot vacuum with Smart Map Coaching and Room Name Suggestions, which helps users during the initial onboarding. The feature helps in the personalization of Smart Maps to ensure that the robot is optimized efficiently and intelligently to navigate around seamlessly.
  * __ The last new feature that the J7 comes with is Quiet Drive. Let’s face it, Roombas can be noisy, so iRobot borrowed a leaf from Neato. Quiet Drive is a feature that turns the Roomba’s motor off when moving from the dock to the target location, be it the kitchen, bedroom, or living room.


[ Activity  ](/iRobotEducation/create3_sim/activity)


A namespace can be applied to the robot using the ` namespace ` launch
argument:


Brushes


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As is the norm, we tested the Roomba J7 and J7+ in a real household setting.
Some of the dirt we used include sugar, wheat flour, rice, kitty litter,
cereals, and sand pebbles. Below is an illustration of the results.
![Roomba J7 vs. J7+ Cleaning Test Results on
Carpets](https://robo-1249f.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/j7-on-
carpets.png)
![Roomba J7 vs. J7+ Cleaning Test Results on bare
floors](https://robo-1249f.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/j7-on-bare-
floor.png)


* Open Source


* Build the workspace with:


Install [ Gazebo 11 ](http://gazebosim.org/tutorials?tut=install_ubuntu)


3-Stage Cleanin System


Runtime


* Limited Time Deals


You can see the ROS 2 parameters exposed by the Create® 3 robot running the `
ros2 param list ` command.


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The Roomba J7 and J7+ are the same when it comes to battery and runtime.


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When it comes to specialty, it’s also ideal for bare floors, low pile carpets,
and pet messes.


    ros2 launch irobot_create_ignition_bringup create3_ignition.launch.py namespace:=robot1
    ros2 launch irobot_create_ignition_bringup create3_spawn.launch.py namespace:=robot2 x:=1.0


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