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GradleRIO-C

NOTE: GradleRIO-C is now a part of GradleRIO

GradleRIO now has both Java and Native (C,C++) support in the root repository. This repository is discontinued.


Managing FRC C++ Projects, the Gradle way. Build, Develop and Deploy your FRC Code on any system, without the need for eclipse or administrative priviledges.

Unlike the standard FRC Development Tools, GradleRIO-C can be run on any system, even if they're locked down (like school PCs). This includes installing the C++ toolchain (with the exception of debian linux, which requires sudo and/or apt access). The only requirement is the Java Virtual Machine to run Gradle itself, a Command Line, and an Internet Connection.

Commands

Replace gradlew with ./gradlew if you're on Mac or Linux
gradlew install_frc_toolchain will install the FRC C++ Toolchain, allowing you to build for the RoboRIO (note: while this is available on linux, it is best to install it yourself with the instructions here as it requires sudo access)
gradlew build will build your FRC Code
gradlew build deploy will build and deploy your FRC Code. Can also be run without build as gradlew deploy
gradlew restart_rio_code will restart user code running on the RoboRIO

gradlew clion will generate a CMakeLists.txt file for the Clion IDE. CLion w/ GradleRIO info can be found here.
gradlew cleanClion will delete all Clion associated files (e.g. CMakeLists.txt, .idea and cmake-build-debug)

Run gradlew tasks --all for more information.

GradleRIO will deploy to the RoboRIO through the following preference list:
1: mDNS (roborio-TEAM-frc.local)
2: USB (172.22.11.2)
3: Static IP (10.TE.AM.20)
The addresses for mDNS and Static IP can be changed in the buildscript.

Quick Start

Download the Quick Start Sample Project and edit it to your own accord. You can get examples here. Feel free to download them into your own project.

Custom Implementation

Put the following at the top of your build.gradle file

plugins {
    // Replace latest-version with the latest version available.
    id "jaci.openrio.cpp.gradle.GradleRIO-C" version "latest-version"
}

apply plugin: "cpp"

You can copy-paste this install instruction from here

You can now setup your project just like any other Gradle C++ project.
You can get examples here. Feel free to download them into your own project.

Example (barebones) build.gradle below.

plugins {
    id "jaci.openrio.cpp.gradle.GradleRIO-C" version "latest-version"
}
apply plugin: "cpp"

model {
    frc {
        team = "5333"
    }
    components {
        my_program(FRCUserProgram) {                        // This is your program, my_program
            targetPlatform "roborio-arm"                    // Build on the RoboRIO
            sources.cpp {
                source.srcDirs "src"                        // Where your .cpp files are stored
                exportedHeaders.srcDirs "include"           // Where your .h / .hpp files are stored
                lib library: "wpilib", linkage: "static"    // Compile with WPILib
                lib library: "talonSrx", linkage: "static"  // Compile with TalonSrx (CTRLib)
                lib library: "navx", linkage: "static"      // Compile with NavX
            }
        }
    }
}

Full GradleRIO-C Spec

plugins {
    id "jaci.openrio.cpp.gradle.GradleRIO-C" version "latest-version"
}

apply plugin: "cpp"
// You can use Visual Studio for development and Gradle for building if you so desire.
// my_programVisualStudio to generate the Visual Studio 2010+ solution file
apply plugin: "visual-studio"

model {
    frc {
        team = "5333"
        // The below options are optional. Values are the defaults
        deployTimeout = 3                   // Timeout (in seconds) when trying to find the RoboRIO on the network
        deployDirectory = "/home/lvuser"    // Directory to deploy to on the RoboRIO
        rioIP = "10.53.33.20"               // IP Address of the RoboRIO. This is automatically calculated from team number
        rioHost = "roborio-5333-frc.local"  // Hostname of the RoboRIO. This is automatically calculated from team number
        robotCommand = "./my_program"       // Script to run when booting the RoboRIO. This is automatically calculated based on the components below
        runArguments = ""                   // Arguments to add to robotCommand. No effect if robotCommand is manually set
    }

    // This block is entirely optional. If not specified, it will use the WPILib from the WPILib Maven Repository and the default options
    // NOTE: If you plan to use WPI from a Git repo, the FRC Toolchain Bin directory must be on your System PATH. If you installed
    // on linux (or without GradleRIO), this is already done. If you installed on Windows or Mac with gradlew install_frc_toolchain,
    // you must set your path before building, as WPILib's Git Repo does not look in ~/.gradle/gradlerioc/toolchain/<platform>/bin
    // for the cross-compiling toolchain
    wpi {
        git = true                          // Set to true to use Git instead of the WPI Maven (github/wpilibsuite/allwpilib)
        gitVersion = "3784b66"              // Commit, Branch or Tag to checkout before building

        eclipsePlugins = true               // Set to true to use Local WPILib instead of the WPI Maven

        local = true                        // Set to true if you want to use the WPILib libraries from a local path on your filesystem
        localDirectory = file('libs/wpi')   // Set this to where you have extracted the WPILibC Zip file (subdirs: lib, include). Must be set if local is true

        // Maven is the default provider for the WPILib library
        mavenBranch = "development"         // Set which branch of the WPILib Maven to use. By default, this is 'release'
        wpilibVersion = "2017.1.1-beta-3"     // Set which version of WPILib to use from the Maven. By default, this is '+' (latest release)
        halVersion    = "2017.1.1-beta-3"     // Set which version of the HAL to use from the Maven. By default, this is the same as mavenWpilib
        wpiutilVersion = "1.0.2"              // Set which version of WPIUtil to use from the Maven. By default, this is '+' (latest release)
        ntcoreVersion = "3.1.2"               // Set which version of NTCore to use from the Maven. By default, this is '+' (latest release)
        cscoreVersion = "0.9.1-beta-3"        // Set which version of CSCore to use from the Maven. By default, this is '+' (latest release)
        
        talonSrxVersion = "4.4.1.9"         // Set which version of CTRLib (Talon SRX) to use from the maven. By default, this is '+' (latest release)
        navxVersion = "3.0.323"             // Set which version of NavX to use from the maven. By default, this is '+' (latest version)
    }

    // Use this block to add libraries that have been prebuilt (i.e. device libraries, or other code)
    // If you're building a library from source, it is better to add that as a dependency or as another component.
    // If the library uses GradleRIO, use the multi_project example. If it doesn't, you can add the sources as shown
    // in the custom_library example. 
    // This block is optional.
    libraries {
        some_lib(LibraryPrebuilt) {
            headers "some_lib/include"
            staticFile "some_lib/some_lib.a"
            sharedFile "some_lib/some_lib.so"
        }
    }

    components {
        // This is where you define your actual C++ binary
        my_program(FRCUserProgram) {
            targetPlatform "roborio-arm"        // Build using the RoboRIO Toolchain
            sources.cpp {
                source {
                    srcDirs "src"               // Where your .cpp files are stored
                }
                exportedHeaders {
                    srcDirs "include"           // Where your .h/.hpp files are stored
                }
                lib library: "wpilib", linkage: "static"    // Compile with WPILib
                lib library: "talonSrx", linkage: "static"  // Compile with TalonSrx
                lib library: "navx", linkage: "static"      // Compile with NavX

                lib library: "some_lib", linkage: "static"  // From our libraries {} block
            }
        }
    }
}

The Windows Subsystem For Linux

GradleRIO-C supports the Windows Subsystem for Linux, a Beta feature that can be run with Windows 10. For this to work, however, you need the following requirements:

  • Windows Build 14986+ (Windows Creator Update, Available now with the Windows Insider Program)
  • 4GB+ Physical Memory, 4GB - 8GB Windows Pagefile

The following packages are required to be installed on WSL assuming a clean image:

Please note that, as of current, the Windows Subsystem for Linux does NOT support the FRC Toolchain. This may change for the 2017 season, however using the 2016 branch is not possible. Sorry.