Agent17 Hexatail Install ~upd~ -

Prereqs

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

  1. Update and install deps: sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y git python3 python3-venv python3-pip build-essential
  2. Clone repo: git clone https://github.com/agent17/hexatail.git
  3. Enter and create venv: cd hexatail python3 -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate
  4. Install Python deps: pip install --upgrade pip pip install -r requirements.txt
  5. (Optional) Install editable for dev: pip install -e .
  6. Run migrations / setup (if applicable):

    Step 6: Integrating with ROS2 or Custom Control

    For advanced users, the Agent17 Hexatail install can be abstracted into a ROS2 node. agent17 hexatail install

    1. Clone the agent17_ros2 package: 
      git clone https://github.com/agent17-robotics/hexatail_ros2.git
    2. Build and launch: 
      colcon build --packages-select hexatail_driver
ros2 run hexatail_driver tail_node --ros-args -p port:=/dev/ttyACM0
    3. Publish to /hexatail/joint_commands as a JointTrajectory message. Each of the six joints accepts position, velocity, and effort.

    Step 1: Download Agent17 Hexatail

    1. Visit the official Agent17 Hexatail website ([insert website URL]).
    2. Click on the "Download" button.
    3. Select the installation package suitable for your operating system (e.g., .exe for Windows, .dmg for macOS, .deb or .rpm for Linux).
    4. Save the installation package to your computer.

    1. Overview

    Hexatail Install extends Agent17 with a multi‑node, tail‑aware deployment system for distributed AI agents. It enables zero‑downtime installation, rollback, and runtime grafting of agent modules across heterogeneous hardware (CPU, GPU, NPU). Prereqs

    Optimizing Performance Post-Install

    Once the basic install works, you can unlock advanced features: Git, Python 3

    • Custom wave shapes: Instead of sine waves, use the bezier_wave() function to create whip-like motions for robotic tails.
    • Current limiting: Set hexa set current_max 1.5 (amps) to protect gears during collisions.
    • Streaming mode: For real-time control (e.g., from an IMU), activate hexa stream on to send position updates at 1kHz without polling.