kvaser_canlib

Overview

Installs drivers and header files for Kvaser CAN cards. Requires sudo rights for installation of libraries and header files.

Installing

Create an empty catkin workspace:

mkdir -p ~/catkin_ws/src
cd ~/catkin_ws/src/
catkin_init_workspace

Clone the git repository in the workspace:

cd ~/catkin_ws/src
git clone -b groovy https://github.com/kth-ros-pkg/kvaser_canlib.git

Source the setup.bash file and compile:

source ~/catkin_ws/devel/setup.bash
cd ~/catkin_ws
catkin_make    

You will be prompted for a sudo password for installation.

The library will be downloaded and built under ~/catkin_ws/build/kvaser_canlib/src/canlib_.

Compiling packages which use Kvaser CAN cards

Source files should include the canlib.h header file:

#include <kvaser_canlib/canlib.h>

Other ways of installing Kvaser CAN lib

Visit the kvaser download page http://www.kvaser.com/en/support/downloads.html and download the Kvaser LINUX Driver and SDK.