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# PyBullet Simulation
Running the GPS-denied drone simulation with PyBullet.
## Standalone Mode (Recommended)
No ROS 2 required! Single terminal:
```bash
source activate.sh
python standalone_simulation.py --pattern circular --speed 0.3
```
### Options
```bash
python standalone_simulation.py --help
Options:
--pattern, -p stationary, linear, circular, square
--speed, -s Rover speed in m/s (default: 0.5)
--amplitude, -a Movement amplitude in meters (default: 2.0)
```
---
## ROS 2 Mode (2 Terminals)
For distributed or remote simulation:
**Terminal 1 - Simulator:**
```bash
source activate.sh
python simulation_host.py
```
**Terminal 2 - Controllers:**
```bash
source activate.sh
python run_bridge.py --pattern circular --speed 0.3
```
### Remote Setup
Run simulator on one machine, controllers on another:
**Machine 1 (with display):**
```bash
python simulation_host.py # Listens on 0.0.0.0:5555
```
**Machine 2 (headless):**
```bash
python run_bridge.py --host 192.168.1.100 --pattern circular
```
---
## Building Standalone Executable
Create a distributable executable:
```bash
source activate.sh
# Build standalone simulation (recommended)
python build_exe.py
# Build simulation_host
python build_exe.py simulation_host
# Build all
python build_exe.py all
```
Executables are created in `dist/`.
---
## Simulation Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Physics Rate | 240 Hz |
| Telemetry Rate | 24 Hz |
| Drone Mass | 1.0 kg |
| UDP Port | 5555 (commands), 5556 (telemetry) |
## GPS-Denied Sensors
| Sensor | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| IMU | Orientation, angular velocity |
| Altimeter | Barometric altitude, vertical velocity |
| Velocity | Optical flow estimate |
| Camera | 320x240 downward JPEG image |
| Landing Pad | Vision-based relative position |
## Troubleshooting
### "Cannot connect to X server"
PyBullet GUI requires a display:
```bash
# Use virtual display
xvfb-run python standalone_simulation.py
# Or use X11 forwarding
ssh -X user@host
```
### Drone flies erratically
Reduce control gains in `drone_controller.py`:
```python
Kp = 0.3
Kd = 0.2
```
### Camera image not appearing
Install Pillow:
```bash
pip install pillow
```