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System Install

The F4F Setup Utility provides an interactive menu to install all core software. This page covers the installation steps available under the utility's menu.

Running the Setup Utility​

cd ~/git/install_script
./setup_utility_F4F.sh

The utility presents a whiptail-based menu. On first run it will:

  1. Check for an internet connection
  2. Run sudo apt update
  3. Install git if not present
  4. Pull the latest version of the install_script repository

If there is no internet connection, the utility will warn you but still allow running configuration scripts that don't require downloads.

Setup Utility Menu

1. Update System​

Runs a full system update (apt update && apt upgrade). Run this first on a fresh install.

2. Install (submenu)​

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This submenu contains the core installation steps:

2.1 Install Basic Packages​

Installs essential tools: vim, git, curl, ranger, and other common utilities needed for development and system administration.

2.2 Install ROS2​

Installs ROS2 Jazzy and its dependencies. This sets up the ROS2 environment that the MRS UAV System builds on.

2.3 Install MRS UAV System​

Installs the MRS UAV System packages. After installation, you will have:

  • The MRS UAV System packages installed system-wide
  • A git folder in the home directory containing basic packages (notably mrs_uav_deployment)
  • A ROS workspace called workspace with essential packages
tip

Run steps 2.1 through 2.3 in order for a fresh install. Each step depends on the previous one completing successfully.

  • Don't to install the MRS Only options (Linux-setup and Wifi switcher) on UAVs for F4F customers, but they can be installed for internal use.