To make use of the TurtleBot2i it's important to have the ability to debug easily and quickly. To that end we recommend the following accessories be on hand to connect to and debug a TurtleBot2i because it does not have an integrated display.
- It is possible to establish a shared desktop connection over the network with Vino, the default VNC server in Ubuntu.
- It is not necessary to have one set of accessories per robot.
- It is recommended to have one set of the following:
https://secure.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-touch-keyboard-k400r
The portable Logitech K400 keyboard is very versitile and offers both keyboard and mouse capabilities when mobile. All drivers are built into the core kernel and the convenient off switch lets it go a long time between needing new batteries.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1667 https://www.adafruit.com/products/1033
These monitors are relatively portable however still has enough resolution to support full width text. If you are in a lab environment a desktop monitor with a moderately long HDMI cable will be much more convenient since these monitors need external power by default.