Troubleshooting the Robot Developer Extensions

ROS 2 is a complex system, and issues can arise from various sources. AI and the VSCode ecosystem are fast moving targets. This document provides troubleshooting tips for self-diagnosing and common issues encountered when using the Robot Developer Extensions for ROS 2.

Output Panel

The VSCode output panel provides detailed logs from the Robot Developer Extensions. You can access it by going to Output: Focus on Output View or using the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+U. In the dropdwon next to the Filter edit box, select ROS 2.

Look for any error messages or warnings that might indicate what is going wrong. IF it is not clear, copy the output and paste it into a GitHub issue or Github Discussion for further assistance. Make sure you remove any sensitive information before sharing.

Github Issues

Bugs and feature requests are handled through Github Issues in the Repository. If you find that you are hitting the same issue as someone else, please give a :+1: or comment on an existing issue. Please provide as much details as possible, including an isolated reproduction of the issue or a pointer to an online repository. Please remove any sensitive information before sharing.

Discussions

Github Discussions are provided for community driven general guidance, walkthroughs, or asynchronous support.