install_windows.md

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Installing Python

You need to have Python version 3.8 or newer.

• You can install Python from the Windows Store
• Or download the installer for Python 3.11

Installing/Updating robot-soccer-kit package (Windows scripts)

You can download the following repository:

• Download installer scripts (Getting started)

Then, un-zip it, and run:

• install.bat to start installing Python package (with Game Controller and Simulator)
• install_client.bat to start installing Python package (client only)
• game_controller.bat to run the Game Controller with the real system
• simulator.bat to run the Game Controller with the simulated environment

Installing IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

• You can install VSCode (Visual Studio Code) from the Windows Store
• Or download the installer for VSCode

Installing/Updating robot-soccer-kit package (command lines)

If you use the Getting started scripts, you can skip this section. Here are the command lines that are actually run by

Note: If python command is not working, use py instead

If you want to install only the client, run:

python -m pip install -U robot-soccer-kit

If you also want the game controller and the simulator:

python -m pip install -U robot-soccer-kit[gc]

Running the Game Controller

To run the game controller with the real system: enter the following command:

python -m rsk.game_controller

To run the game controller with the simulated environment: enter the following command:

python -m rsk.game_controller -s

Pairing the robots

We recommend using USB external ZEXMTE Bluetooth adapter. On Windows, the drivers are automatically installed from internet.

If you already have native Bluetooth on your computer, you can give it a try. If it doesn't work well, don't forget to disable it before using the USB dongle by going to "Devices Manager".

To pair the robots, simply go to your Bluetooth menu and pair them one by one. If you encounter issues, do not hesitate to disable and re-enable your Bluetooth.

Note: default Bluetooth PIN for robots is always 1234. (No PIN is required for robots named "RSK")

Note 2: You will NOT have to pair the robots again after each restart of your computer, only if you bring in new robots.

Step-by-step pairing

Click on

Camera

Simply plug the camera on your computer's USB, it should work natively.