How to run dynamixel_workbench in linux without ROS

1. Downloads DynamixelSDK

$ git clone https://github.com/ROBOTIS-GIT/DynamixelSDK

1. Build DynamixelSDK

http://emanual.robotis.com/docs/en/software/dynamixel/dynamixel_sdk/library_setup/cpp_linux/#build-the-library

1. Downloads Dynamixel-Workbench

$ git clone https://github.com/ROBOTIS-GIT/dynamixel-workbench

1. Build Dynamixel-Workbench and Run examples

$ cd ${YOUR_DOWNLOAD_PATH}/dynamixel_workbench/dynamixel_workbench_toolbox/examples
$ mkdir build && cd build
$ cmake ..
$ make
$ sudo chmod a+rw ${USB_PORT}
$ ./monitor

Changelog for package dynamixel_workbench_toolbox

2.2.3 (2022-10-06)

• ROS2 release (Foxy, Galactic, Humble)
• fix variable length warning (#364)
• Contributoers: Kenji Brameld, Will Son

2.2.2 (2022-01-25)

• ROS2 package update only
• Support 2XC430 on ROS2 (#342)
• Support X330 series, XW series on ROS2 (#350)
• New features(Startup Config, Backup Ready) updated in the Control Table Item list Start Config : https://emanual.robotis.com/docs/en/dxl/x/xm430-w210/#startup-configuration Backup Ready : https://emanual.robotis.com/docs/en/dxl/x/xm430-w210/#backup-ready
• Contributors: Richard Osterloh, Yoshito Okada, Will Son

2.1.0 (2019-06-04)

• Removed single_manager and single_manager_gui
• Added XH540, PRO (A Firmware), RH_P12_RN, RH_P12_RN (A Firmware)
• Contributors: Ryan Shim

2.0.0 (2019-01-04)

• added YAML configuration for Dynamixel
• supported position control mode, current based position control mode through Joint Trajectory Message
• supported velocity control mode through Twist Message
• reduced memory usage(Contribute by \@KurtE)
• updated API for sync, bulk instruction
• updated control period (default is 10ms)
• supported Linux, macos
• supported Pro+
• supported DynamixelSDK(after v.3.6.2)
• supported OpenManipulator
• Contributors: Darby Lim, KurtE, Pyo

1.0.0 (2018-07-20)

• upgraded read time #162
• added Dynamixel PRO information #162
• added readRegister function
• update dxl pro info
• update proInfo func
• modified max radian position
• Contributors: Darby Lim, Pyo, Taehun Lim

0.3.1 (2018-06-04)

• None

0.3.0 (2018-06-01)

• added getProtocolVersion()
• changed max_dxl_deries_num
• merged pull request #152 #151 #149 #132
• Contributors: Darby Lim, Pyo

0.2.4 (2018-03-20)

• changed package.xml to format v2
• Contributors: Pyo

0.2.3 (2018-03-09)

• None

0.2.2 (2018-02-28)

• modified the CI configurations (#117)
• modified the CMakeLists.txt to fix wrong path (ros/rosdistro#17019)
• Contributors: Pyo

0.2.1 (2018-02-22)

• modified the CMakeLists.txt to fix wrong path
• Contributors: Pyo

0.2.0 (2018-02-19)

• added conver function to PRO user
• added dxl_info_cnt init function
• added compatibility for different protocol
• added static
• added convert function
• added baudrate sorting
• added all dynamixel series
• added RX-10
• added millis
• added init dynamixel example
• added setting for packet handler
• added monitor example
• added item
• added dynamixel_item
• added toolbox_ros and modified arduino path
• added linux build and example
• added begin and getprotocolversion function
• modified linux version
• modified description
• modified model_info
• modified variable range
• modified setTools function
• modified sync function
• modified merge conflict
• modified variable name
• modified reset function
• modified function name and return variable name
• modified name of return var
• modified item name
• modified reset function
• modified item name (added underscore)
• modified function name
• modified function for ROS depend
• modified function to make space
• modified begin function to reduce storage space
• modified MX (2.0) protocol setting bug
• modified example
• modified sync and bulk comm
• modified lib
• modified begin
• modified variable
• modified begin function
• modified joint and wheel mode
• modified variable name
• modified begin function
• modified set function
• modified dynamixel item
• modified scan function
• modified folder tree
• modified dynamixel_tool
• modified toolbox structure
• modified .device and modified funtion for opencm and opencr
• modified ifdef
• modified get file
• modified arduino version
• modified get device in arduino
• fixed reset bug
• deleted dead code
• deleted empty space
• deleted xl define
• deleted debug code and update ping func
• test OpenCM
• Contributors: Darby Lim, Yoonseok Pyo

0.1.9 (2017-11-03)

• modified dependency
• Contributors: Darby Lim

0.1.8 (2017-11-01)

• None

0.1.7 (2017-10-30)

• added rospy for the issue https://github.com/ROBOTIS-GIT/dynamixel-workbench/issues/77
• Contributors: Darby Lim

0.1.6 (2017-08-09)

• bug fixed
• updated error msg
• updated get model path
• updated Dynamixel PRO
• updated Dynamixel XL, XM and XH
• updated annotation
• updated multi driver
• updated address name
• updated msg name
• modified launch files
• modified variable
• modified file location
• added sync read
• added multi read function
• added multi_driver
• changed BSD license to Apache 2.0 license
• Contributors: Darby Lim

0.1.5 (2017-05-23)

• modified the cmake of toolbox
• Contributors: Darby Lim

0.1.4 (2017-04-24)

• toolbox bug fixed
• added dynamixel new model: XL430_W250
• added dynamixel new model: XH
• renamed current controller -> torque controller
• Contributors: Darby Lim

0.1.3 (2016-11-29)

• modifiy folder path
• add drive_mode in XM series
• Contributors: Darby Lim

0.1.2 (2016-10-31)

• modify beta test feedback
• Contributors: Darby Lim

0.1.1 (2016-10-21)

• Revert \"add baudrate combobox and modify velocity controller\" This reverts commit f4f83761d687c40660a2c864aa4fcbebe1df4ea4.
• add baudrate combobox and modify velocity controller
• Contributors: Darby Lim

0.1.0 (2016-09-23)

• modified the package information for release
• edit cmake and xml files
• modify message
• add multiport controller and torque controller
• add position, velocity controller and pan-tilt, wheel tutorials
• add GUI package
• add pan tilt and wheel node in tutorial package
• add tutorial package
• add position, velocity, torque control package and change workbench_tool to workbench_toolbox
• Contributors: Darby Lim, Pyo