Rover Command Center

A real-time control interface for the Anveshak Mars Rover with WiFi command dispatching.

Features

• 🕹️ Joystick Control - Analog movement control
• 🔧 Science Operations - Drill, collection system, sample analysis
• 📊 System Monitoring - Battery, power, temperature
• 📡 Data Transmission - Camera feed controls
• 🎯 Individual Wheel Control - Precise movement
• 🤖 Autonomous Mode - GPS-based navigation
• 📶 WiFi Command Dispatch - Real-time WebSocket communication

Setup

Control Station (This App)

1. Install dependencies:

npm install

2. Run development server:

npm run dev

3. Open browser at http://localhost:5173

Rover Side (Raspberry Pi / Arduino)

1. Install Python WebSocket library:

pip install websockets

2. Copy rover_server.py to your rover

3. Run the server:

python rover_server.py

4. Note the IP address shown (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

Connecting to Rover

1. Ensure both devices are on the same WiFi network
2. In the web interface, enter the rover's IP address in the "Rover Connection" panel
3. Click "Connect"
4. Status will show "CONNECTED" when link is established
5. All commands will now be transmitted to the rover in real-time

Command Format

Commands are sent as JSON over WebSocket:

{
  "id": "uuid",
  "command": "JOYSTICK_MOVE",
  "data": {
    "x": 0.5,
    "y": -0.3
  },
  "timestamp": "2025-12-01T12:00:00.000Z",
  "status": "sent"
}

Available Commands

• JOYSTICK_MOVE - Movement control (x, y coordinates)
• STEERING_MODE - Ackerman/Independent steering
• DRILL_SPEED - Drill speed control (0-100%)
• DRILL_TOGGLE - Enable/disable drill
• LINEAR_ACTUATOR - Collection system actuator
• SUCTION_SYSTEM - Suction on/off
• WATER_DISPENSE - Water sprinkler
• TEST_TUBE_ROTATE - Sample carousel rotation
• WHEEL_SPEED - Individual wheel speed
• WHEEL_DIRECTION - Individual wheel direction
• CAMERA_FEED - Toggle camera streams
• AUTONOMOUS_MODE - GPS navigation
• And more...

Network Configuration

For Local Network:

• Use rover's local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100)
• Default port: 8080

For Remote Access:

• Set up port forwarding on rover's router
• Use public IP or domain name
• Consider VPN for security

Customization

Edit rover_server.py to implement your specific rover hardware control:

• Motor controllers
• Sensor interfaces
• Camera systems
• Drill mechanisms
• etc.

Troubleshooting

Connection Failed:

• Check both devices are on same network
• Verify rover server is running
• Check firewall settings
• Confirm IP address is correct

Commands Not Working:

• Check browser console for errors
• Verify WebSocket connection status
• Check rover server logs

Tech Stack

• Frontend: SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, Lucide Icons
• Communication: WebSocket
• Backend: Python (websockets library)

License

MIT