Getting Started with Python in Robotics

This is the repository for Getting Started with Python in Robotics. It contains a single notebook covering Python basics up to object-oriented programming (OOP):

• Python Basics

The notebook is designed to help you learn Python for robotics applications.

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🛠 Installation Guide

You can install Python using pyenv (recommended) or without it. Follow the instructions below for your operating system.

Using Pyenv (Recommended)

1. Install pyenv:

• macOS:

  brew install pyenv

• Linux:

  curl https://pyenv.run | bash

• Windows: Use pyenv-win with the following command:

  winget install pyenv-win

2. Install Python

• Install a specific Python version using pyenv install:

  pyenv install 3.x.x

  This downloads and compiles the specified Python version.

• Set the installed version as the global default with pyenv global:

  pyenv global 3.x.x

  This makes it the default Python version across your system.

3. Verify Installation

• Confirm Python is installed and accessible:

  python --version

  This should display the installed version.

Additional Pyenv Commands:

• pyenv versions - Lists all installed Python versions.
• pyenv local <version> - Sets a Python version for the current directory.
• pyenv uninstall <version> - Uninstalls a specified Python version.

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Without Pyenv

1. macOS and Linux:

• Install using your package manager.
  • macOS: brew install python
  • Ubuntu: sudo apt install python3 python3-pip

2. Windows:

• Download from the official Python website.
• Ensure "Add Python to PATH" is checked during installation.

3. Verify Installation:

• Check the installed version of Python and Pip:

  python --version
  pip --version

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Getting-Started-with-Python-in-Robotics.git
   cd Getting-Started-with-Python-in-Robotics

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Launch Jupyter Notebook:

   jupyter notebook

Open notebooks/python_basics.ipynb and follow along to learn Python.

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📧 Support

If you have any issues, feel free to create an issue in the repository or reach out via GitHub Discussions.

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the GPLv3 License.