Development Container for ROS 2 on Arm64 Mac

This Dockerfile is designed to create a Docker container specifically for ROS 2, optimized for M1/M2 Macs (ARM64 architecture).

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Docker installed on your M1/M2 Mac

Setup Instructions

1. Install Docker for M1/M2 Mac: Follow the official Docker installation guide for ARM64-based Macs.
2. Build the Container: Run the build script with the keyboard type as an argument. For instance, for Japanese, use

   ./build_container.sh JP

For US keyboard type, replace JP with US.

3. Start the Container: Initiate the container with

   ./start_container.sh

4. Commit Changes: Save the current state of the Docker container using

   ./stop_container.sh

5. Access the Container: For terminal access, run

   ./attach_container.sh

to use bash inside the Docker container.

6. Desktop Environment: To use the KDE Plasma Desktop via xrdp, connect using an RDP client to 127.0.0.1 or localhost.

Recommended RDP Clients

• Microsoft Remote Desktop: Supports sound playback. By setting the keyboard layout to Unicode, it also allows the input of the underscore character (_) using a Japanese keyboard.

These steps will guide you through setting up and using a ROS 2 Docker container on your M1/M2 Mac, including desktop access through RDP. Choose the Microsoft Remote Desktop for comprehensive functionality, including sound playback and full keyboard support.