MethodicConfigurator 0.9.13

A clear configuration sequence for ArduPilot vehicles

Everyone should be able to configure ArduPilot for their vehicles

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Amilcar Lucas's ArduPilot Methodic Configurator is a software that semi-automates a clear, proven and safe configuration sequence for ArduCopter drones.

• clear: the sequence is linear, executed one step at the time with no hidden complex dependencies
• proven: the software has been used by hundreds of ArduPilot developers and users. From beginners to advanced. On big and small vehicles.
• safe: the sequence reduces trial-and-error and aims at reducing the amount of flights required to configure the vehicle

It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing and visualizing ArduPilot parameters, parameter files and documentation.

We are working on extending it to ArduPlane, Heli and Rover vehicles. But for those it is still very incomplete.

Usage

There is a Quick-start guide and a more detailed Usermanual

MS Windows Installation

Download the latest MethodicConfiguratorSetup-x.x.x.exe installer file.

Linux Installation

Older distros without venv

Install python pip. Then do:

pip install -U MethodicConfigurator

To run it do:

ardupilot_methodic_configurator

Newer distros with venv

python -m venv .ardupilot_methodic_configurator_venv
source .ardupilot_methodic_configurator_venv/bin/activate
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
pip install MethodicConfigurator

To run it do:

source .ardupilot_methodic_configurator_venv/bin/activate
ardupilot_methodic_configurator

MacOS Installation

Install git and python. Then do:

git clone https://github.com/ArduPilot/MethodicConfigurator.git
cd MethodicConfigurator
./install_macos.sh

Support and Contributing

Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests. More information is available on the contributing and support page.

Software architecture

To meet the Software requirements a software architecture was designed and implemented.

Code of conduct

To use and develop this software you must obey the ArduPilot Methodic Configurator Code of Conduct.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. It builds upon other open-source software packages