When to Run Hardware Setup
This section describes scenarios when you need to run the hardware setup process for ArduPilot, either with physical hardware or using SITL/host targets in MATLAB. Running the hardware setup process ensures that your development environment, firmware, and toolchains are correctly configured for seamless communication and deployment.
You should run the hardware setup process in the following situations:
Hardware Setup
| Scenario | Run Hardware Setup? | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| First-time Setup | Yes | Required to set up firmware, toolchain, and initial configuration. |
| Switching vehicle type. For example, ArduCopter to ArduPlane, or vice versa. | Yes | Different vehicle types need different firmware and configuration. |
| Switching to a different board, or switching to a different configuration of the same board. For example, replacing one Pixhawk board with another for ArduCopter. | No | Not required. However, the first build in Simulink for the new board might take longer. |
Running the hardware setup process at the appropriate times helps prevent issues related to firmware mismatches, missing toolchains, or incompatible configurations, and ensures a smooth workflow for developing and testing your algorithms with ArduPilot hardware or SITL targets.
See Also
Install UAV Toolbox Support Package for ArduPilot Autopilots in Windows |
