Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS is our current test setup

You can download it from here: http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04.2/ubuntu-14.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso

Download VirtualBox - These instructions were written with vs 4.3.28-10 http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/4.3.28/VirtualBox-4.3.28-100309-Win.exe

• Install Oracle Virtual Machine

• Under Settings --> Storage --> Click CD icon and select the ubuntu image

• Following the instructions for setting up Ubuntu based on your particular robot configuration
• Keep in mind that the default ubuntu installer creates a /swap partition equal to the amount of memory you set in the virtual machine settings.
  • So either don't use the auto partition settings and set your swap to something reasonable like 2 gig. (Look for the "something else" button during the install)
  • Or set the hard drive to be at least 8 gig larger than you set for the memory size. The default ubuntu desktop install is about 4.5gb, running out of space is a pain to fix.
• After install you may need to fix the screen resolution

  • With the virtual machine off Settings-> Display -> Video Memory set it to 128MB

  • With the virtual machine running go to Devices -> Insert Guest Addition CD

    • Say "yes" if prompted

• Make sure you bridge the network between the virtual box and your wireless router. You can use other settings but the bridge mode was tested with these directions.

  • Settings->Network (Attached to) --> Select the wireless adapter on you host computer.