MethodicConfigurator
Install instructions
This software is available for multiple operating systems:
After installing it you must also:
- Install the latest Mission Planner version
- Install the latest ArduPilot firmware on your flight controller board
MS Windows Installation
Download the latest ardupilot_methodic_configurator_setup_x.x.x.exe installer file.
Do the steps highlighted in red.
It is available in multiple languages, select the one that better suits you.
Accept the software license.
Create a desktop icon, so that the language setting will take effect.
Click Install.
Click Finish.
To run it, double-click on the newly created desktop item.
Linux Installation
Older linux distributions without venv
Install python pip. Then execute the command line:
pip install -U ardupilot_methodic_configurator
To run it, execute the command line:
ardupilot_methodic_configurator
Newer linux distributions with venv
You need to create and activate a new virtual environment before you can run the software.
python -m venv .ardupilot_methodic_configurator_venv
source .ardupilot_methodic_configurator_venv/bin/activate
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
pip install ardupilot_methodic_configurator
To run it, execute the command line:
source .ardupilot_methodic_configurator_venv/bin/activate
ardupilot_methodic_configurator
MacOS Installation
Follow the linux installation instructions above.
Install Mission Planner software on a PC or Mac
- Download and install Mission Planner.
- Make sure to install all the recommended device drivers when asked to.
Install ArduPilot firmware on the flight controller
- Connect the flight controller to the computer using a USB cable.
- Open Mission Planner software.
- Go to SETUP > Install Firmware select your vehicle type and install version 4.3.8 or newer of the ArduPilot firmware onto the flight controller.
- Wait until the firmware download is complete.
- Disconnect the USB cable from the flight controller.