Using the Server and Client

Setting up the Hardware

1. Turn on the laptop, and connect the charger (the laptop is old so the battery drains fast).
2. Connect power to the router and turn it on.
3. Connect the laptop to the router via Ethernet.
4. Connect the VTM Receiver to the laptop via USB, and then connect the VTM Receiver to power.
5. Connect the controller to the laptop via USB.
6. Power on the robot and check the following on the Main Controller Module:
   • Debug > Offline Mode should be disabled.
   • Wi-Fi should be connected to "Stampede" (the SSID of our router).
   • A video of the process can be found here.

Running the Software

1. Start the Server and wait for a Chinese UI to open (this is the actual server).
2. Launch the Server UI and choose a suitable resolution (this is a special client for controlling the server and starting matches etc.).
3. Launch the Client and select 1920x1080 resolution (use an external monitor if needed).
4. Make sure English is selected in the top-right corner, and then click the "Client".
5. Wait for the VTM to connect -- a live camera feed will appear in the Client window.
6. Check that all the lights in the lower left-hand corner are green (except RC, which is the controller).
7. Once everything looks good and is connected, turn on the controller and begin testing (the RC light will turn green here).

Notes

• For the Client, you must use 1920x1080 resolution or else a lot of stuff won't work properly.
• If the Client crashes, simply try again until it works. This happens a lot, especially when launching.
• If the VTM isn't connecting properly, you can usually fix it by power cycling the VTM Receiver.
• To release your cursor from the client, press P to open an in-game menu. Alternatively, you can use the Windows key, Alt-Tab, Ctrl-Alt-Del, etc.
• You can check connectivity on the robot side via the Main Controller Module. If you press the circle once, it'll bring up a debug menu with useful information. You can use the arrows to scroll through and find the Wi-Fi and server connection status.
• You can check if the VTM Transmitter (on the robot) is connected by the LED on the side of it. This light will turn solid green when a connection is established.