MRDS R4

Installation Guide for SSOE Laptop

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info@CoSpaceRobot.org

1 Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio R4 Installation Guide (SSOE)

The Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio R4 does not support MAC OS.

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Website: www.CoSpaceRobot.org

Enquiry: info@CoSpaceRobot.org

Tech Support: Support@CoSpaceRobot.org

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MRDS R4 INSTALLATION

Step1: Download the Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio R4

https://www.microsoft.com/robotics/

Step2: Login with TA account (with local admin rights and internet access)

2.1 Install MRDS R4 in D:\Microsoft Robotics Dev Studio 4

Right click on the “Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio R4”

and select “Run as administrator”

Fig. 1: MRDS R4 Installation

Fig. 2: Choose Custom installation

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Fig. 3: Change installation directory

Fig. 4: Install the MRDS 4 in D:\

D:

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D:

Fig. 5: Double confirm that the MRDS R4 will be installed in D:\

Fig. 6: Start installation

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2.2 Launch the Microsoft Virtual Simulation Environment to make sure the MRDS 4 is

installed correctly.

Start All Programs Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 4 Virtual Simulation

Environment Entities

Fig. 7: Installation is completed

Fig. 8: Command window

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You should see Fig. 9 displayed properly.

Note: .NET Framework 4.0 or higher is required. If it is not automatically installed,

please download it from http://www.microsoft.com/net/downloads.

2.3 Exit from MRDS R4

Fig. 9: Visual Simulated Environment of Entities

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2. RESERVE COMMUNICATION PORT

Step 3: Reserve the port 50000 for CoSpace Simulator

3.1 Launch “DSS Command Prompt”

Start Microsoft Robotics Dev R4 Right click on “DSS Command Prompt” and “Run

as administrator”

3.2 Type the following command

You will see “http://127.0.0.1:50000/ reserved” in the command window.

The CoSpace RoboCoding Simulator will be installed and activated in the training workshop.

If you encounter any problem during the installation, please refer to the FAQ. You can also contact

us at support@CoSpaceRobot.org for technical assistance.

Fig. 10: DSS Command Prompt

Fig. 11: Send httpreserve command

D:

D

D

Make sure the port is reserved

D:\Microsoft Robotics Dev Studio 4>httpreserve /Force /x:127.0.0.1 /p:50000 /u:everyone

space

Please do not hide the “Microsoft Robotics Dev R4” folder from the “D:” drive