Quick Start Guide to ArduPilot Hardware Setup Process

Setting up your hardware is the first essential step before you can use ArduPilot with MATLAB® and Simulink®. The hardware setup screens guide you through configuring your autopilot board, installing required software, and ensuring your development environment is ready.

To launch hardware setup process:

  1. After completion of support package installation, click Setup Now.

  2. If you have already installed the support package and chose to setup later, open the Add-Ons panel by clicking Add-Ons > Manage Add-Ons in Environment section of the Home tab.

The hardware setup process guides you through each step with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.. You will be prompted to:

  • Install necessary third-party tools such as Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2), Ubuntu, and Python.

  • Download and configure the ArduPilot source code and toolchain.

  • Select your ArduPilot-compatible board and vehicle type.

  • Install Mission Planner for firmware upload and management.

  • Build and upload the ArduPilot firmware to your board.

  • Test the connection to verify everything is working.

Each screen in the setup process provides step-by-step instructions. Simply follow the on-screen prompts, and use the hyperlinks provided for more detailed guidance on each step.

For more information and detailed, step-by-step instructions on hardware setup, see .