Demo

This document describes different strategies for developing demonstration packages using or extending the core space_station_os integration repository.

Example

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Estimates of Nauka incident on ISS in July 2021 and more

ECLSS initial demo on Space Station OS in ROS 2

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Typical Use Cases

• Modify integration (space_station_os) while developing your own test scenarios

• Build from scratch with reference to SSOS interfaces

• Prepare for future pull requests to the main repo

Six recommended approaches for

We encourage contributors to begin with unit-level development using a demo repository before attempting integration into the main space_station_os repository. To support this, we propose six typical approaches for demo development. Each option reflects a different level of integration and customization, allowing developers to choose the path that best suits their needs.

Demo Selection Flowchart

The Demo Selection Flowchart below can help guide this decision-making process.

README.md templates

Each case links to a corresponding README.md template that can be used as a starting point for your own demo repository.

• For upstream contribution: consider using Option 1 or 2

1. Using Git Submodule

2. Fork & Dev Branch

• For isolated testing: use Option 3 or 4 (recommended for users new to ROS 2)

3. Static Copy of Code

4. Selective Node Copy

• For structured partial builds: use Option 5

5. Selective Build (colcon/CMake)

• For conceptual freedom: use Option 6 (suitable even for non-ROS 2 users)

6. Fully Standalone / Scratch-Built