I've begun developing an open source OCU for JAUS systems. This project started several months ago when I was researching JAUS implementations for my day job. I ended up selecting OpenJAUS primarily because of the working vehicle simulator. ojVehicleSim compiled and ran right out of the box (repository). While looking into JAUS implementations I also noticed that there were no open source OCUs available. Later I decided to take of this project to fill that niche and for the experience of developing a GUI application - it feels quite different form the vehicle control software I'm used to writing.

Anyway, a pre-alpha version is out. It has minimal functionality - just detects other JAUS Node Managers on the network, but additional functionality is in the works. The C++ source code and a Windows binary are available on Google Code: http://code.google.com/p/openjaus-ocu/.

John,

This is really cool. One of the biggest questions we get with OpenJAUS is about the availability of an associated OCU. I'm going to download this and take a look! Keep us abreast of your progress and let us know if anything comes up that you need help with.

~Danny

OpenJAUS V0.2 has been posted. This version includes an example map engine that uses the Google Static Maps API. Go to code.google.com/p/openjaus-ocu/ to see a screenshot. The download section includes a Win32 binary standalone demonstration. Changing the IP address in the demo nodeManager.conf file will make remote JAUS subsystems on the network visible to the OCU.

- JimGH

Hi Jim,

I was just wondering when you think your OCU with the additional functionality to move a vehicle would be available.

Cheers,

Sandra

Thank you very much for your interest in the OpenJAUS OCU.
Adding a joystick enabled dialog to control the wrench effort of a primitive driver component is the top priority and is currently being worked. I am hesitant to make schedule commitments on a part time project, but I'm comfortable saying this functionality will be implemented in the next couple of months.
Its always great to get user feedback. If you are willing to share information about your application, I would be interested in considering it during development of the command and control interface.

It's great to see more people interested in the OpenJAUS OCU. Jim, I commend you on your nice work.

I just wanted to throw out a quick technical suggestion. We added a velocity state driver to the latest SAE JAUS Mobility standard. I've been recommending that systems support teleop via the velocity state driver rather than the primitive driver, because it provides a more explicit form of control input. It just something you might want to explore... Good luck!