Native Python 3 SDK Release Date?

[SamsonHua]

Hello!

Just got my Create 3 a few days ago and super excited to play around with it!

My main intended usage is to get more comfortable with ROS2 with a physical robot, but I was curious when the native Python SDK would be released? One of the documents mentioned June but was curious if that was still the case or if there was a more detailed release date?

Will the Python native SDK allow access to the USB-C port on the Create 3?

Thank you! :)

[shamlian]

Hi!

I don't have more details for you on timing the offline Python SDK except that we are currently still testing and improving it. I'll put you on the list for a future beta test, if you're interested.

The offline Python SDK works using the iRobot Coding protocol over BLE, just like the web version, python.irobot.com, with the same syntax.

If you are looking to use Python with the Create 3 robot over USB, I would recommend rclpy.

Hope this helps!

[ghost]

I would love to me included in the beta for the native python_sdk!

[niebrandon]

@shamlian i would also love to be included in the python sdk beta program

[shamlian]

Those of you requesting invites to the Python SDK beta, if you are willing to sign an MNDA, please email [email protected] referencing this post, including your name, institution, and GitHub username, and we'll help as best we can. Edit: This is no longer necessary

[mgperkins]

Hello, Please add me as well to the beta python SDK program. Thanks!

[shamlian]

@mgperkins please see above

[GOPINATH-GS4]

Hi,
I signed the mNDA. However I am not associated with any organization, I am an individual planning to develop a telepresence robot, and I did not hear anything back on when I will get access, Is there a timeframe on when you will give access to those who signed? If you are not providing access to individuals who are not affiliated with any organization, please let me know. I can switch to something else
Thanks & Regards
GOPI

[shamlian]

I can see you've signed but something fell through the cracks on our end -- we're on it.

[shamlian]

Sorry for the delay; please check your email for an invitation.

[shamlian]

Thank you for your interest in a native, installable iRobot® Python SDK. Given the level of interest we've received, the team has worked hard to promptly deliver a public beta release to the community, now available here. This is intended to complement the iRobot® Python Web Playground, already available at python.irobot.com.