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Ricky van Rijn

I’m a Robotics Engineer with former experience as a Java Software Developer and I think when we can close the gap between innovation and accelerate the start of using new technology for us to create a better world for humanity.

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In shock from the power of WireMock

RickyVanRijn
17 March 20228 November 2022 13 mins

In a software project which is Java based and build upon the Spring framework, writing tests is a must. For stubbing within your Spring Boot application Wiremock is integrated in the Spring Cloud project and can be used for your tests. However in some situations we’re keep copying and pasting stubs which will end up […]

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Use Visual Studio Code to develop ROS projects

RickyVanRijn
4 March 2021 10 mins

After installing ROS on the Windows 10 / WSL2 laptop according to my earlier posted blog which you can find here we’re ready to develop a new Catkin project! But wait, how do I develop on the Ubuntu Subsystem which is installed? I’ve found a useful post on the Visual Studio Code website which I’ve […]

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Install ROS on Windows 10 with WSL2

RickyVanRijn
3 February 20214 May 2021 8 mins

I want to write code and be able to run my Windows laptop without a virtual machine for specific Ubuntu installation or dual boot. With WSL from windows it should be possible. Well it is! You need the following steps: Configure WSL2 Install Ubuntu App Pass the GUI from the Ubuntu app through an x-window-server […]

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Android app with ANT+

RickyVanRijn
30 December 202030 December 2020 3 mins

This summer I’ve made an Android app to connect a Garmin Cadence Sensor to stream a video based on cadence (rpm). My goal is to put the cadence sensor on the crank of my hometrainer and based on the rpm I’ll make the video on my screen (tablet, TV or phone) play faster or slower. […]

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