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Node that generates key or mouse events at low level?

asked 2016-03-13 21:03:57 -0600

lucasw

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updated 2020-11-21 12:06:20 -0600

I'd like to generate keyboard and mouse presses at the X11 level, so applications or even other ros nodes that are reading the keyboard directly can be tested or remotely controlled.

http://www.doctort.org/adam/nerd-note...

I'll make one if it doesn't already exist.

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http://answers.ros.org/question/44709...

lucasw ( 2016-03-13 22:49:07 -0600 )edit

libxdo-dev and xdotool

lucasw ( 2016-03-13 22:51:33 -0600 )edit

https://github.com/ros-visualization/... - but is using subprocess rather than libxdo

lucasw ( 2016-03-13 22:59:30 -0600 )edit

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answered 2016-03-14 01:45:30 -0600

lucasw

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https://github.com/lucasw/xdo_ros - currently takes String inputs for key down, up, or key strings, and mouse absolute position and relative moves using opencv_apps/Point2D messages. Needs a window selection service, it only uses the current window now.

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