It has been a long time since the last version, but an update (0.11.4) is on Google Play. The wider period between releases is just because we started to do alpha releases. This way the updates are bigger, but more stable. So let's see what is new!
The update
Its a big update, so what I think is most meaningful is in bold. The new version has the following updates ( v0.11.4 over v0.9.1):
Droidplanner v0.11.4
- Compatible with ArduRover
- Dynamicaly allocated on-screen joysticks
Droidplanner v0.11.3
- Preferences for the RC screen (Mode1/Mode2, Inverted Channel, QuickButtons)
Droidplanner v0.11.2
- Improving the Chart Screen
- Chinese Translation
Droidplanner v0.11.1
- Changing the start screen back to Flight Data
Droidplanner v0.11.0
- New Chart screen
- HUD code clean-up
- Activity's clean-up
- All markers are using the markerManager
- Colorful markers in the planning screen
Droidplanner v0.10.3
- Improved Record-Me mode (with a bug fix)
- Now all the data on a Mission item is used
- Better handling of the markers on GCP and Planning screens
Droidplanner v0.10.2
- Better swipe implementation on RC screen
- Bug fix on the RC screen
- Code Re-factoring
Droidplanner v0.10.1
- Fix in Offline maps
- New RC screen in portrait mode
Droidplanner v0.10.0
- More advanced waypoint editor
Droidplanner v0.9.3
- Fix problem in the build process
Droidplanner v0.9.2
- Big code refactoring
- Nicer RC screen
- French Translation
- Updating to the new Google Maps API
- Orientation lock when connected
Compatible with ArduRover
Support for ArduRover has been included. It show a nice icon and all the ArduRover modes. ( Thanks Tridge for helping me to setup the SILT simulator).
Dynamically allocated on-screen joysticks
This one is the result of a discussion on the dev-forum of diydrones about the On-screen joysticks. Now the joysticks are positioned under your finger when you press on the screen, the blue circle shows when the RC control will be saturated. This makes it easier to fly with the RC screen without having to think too much where your fingers are. Feedback on this feature is very important since this is something that can be change a lot between users.
Thanks John Wiseman for the link you pushed to the dev-forum.
Preferences for the RC screen (Mode1/Mode2, Inverted Channel, QuickButtons)
This one is just a complement for people that like to fly in Mode1 RC controllers, or for anyone who wants to invert the joysticks direction. As you can see in the picture above also quick flight mode buttons have been added to the RC screen, they are also configurable via the settings menu.
New Chart screen
A screen where you can plot some variables of your autopilot.
Better swipe implementation on RC screen
Just switch your device to portrait orientation in the RC screen. What you will get is a screen where you can use the RC sticks on the lower bottom, and have a HUD/map on the top. To switch between map and HUD just swipe the screen on the top, note that when you are on the map you have to swipe from the corner (it is this way so you can still do your normal gestures in the map, like panning, rotating and zooming).
More advanced waypoint editor
There has been an improvement in the planning screen. Now we have a new waypoint editor, it support other types of waypoints (although we haven't figured a good way to add the parameters in the UI, feel free to help). We hope to improve this a lot so it's very easy to create missions when you are in the field.
More info
For more information I suggest the DroidPlanner Wiki page. And if you just want to know how to connect your APM board, or what android device you can use just follow the links.
And as always if you want to help consider donating for the project by buying this app, joining the development team, or reporting a issue/bug/improvement on GitHub.
Comments
@Alex
That is odd if you have android 4.x, here is the guide:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidplanner
If you want you can also try to build from the source:
https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/wiki/Build-Setup
DroidPlanner is not showing up in the Play store for me on my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. It has android 4.x and gps. Am I missing something?
@Hein du Plessis
If you want to help with DroidPlanner just give me a private call and I can help you to setup the IDE. You can also take a look here to hit the ground running
@Hein du Plessis
Thanks for adding the issues on GitHub, it helps a lot to keep track of everything that needs to be done.
We need to work soon on a quick PID setup screen.
What parameters are you talking about? The list on the Parameters screen or the mission?
Why are you reloading the parameters so often, PID tuning?
- Yes, the full parameter list. I'm not reloading often, but I do use the app for tuning, yes.
We have a work in progress for that, we just need to figure out the best way to measure the link quality. The indicator on Mission Planner is good for you?
- Because of the limited space, perhaps just change the APM icon in the notification into a percentage indicating strength? Or add an additional icon, but keep it in the notification bar.
Just go to the Settings menu and check the "Enable Logging" option. Your files will be in the folder "/DroidPlanner/Logs/" on the SDcard. This option is now selected as the default in the alpha version of the app.
- That is excellent! I've just tried it and it could play back with APM Planner. I'll test it more fully next time I fly.
Two more issues, if I may:
- The parameter display does not show well on my Samsung S3 - the columns are squashed on the left. Attaching screen shot.
- CRITICAL: The parameters do not allow fractions. When tuning, I use 0.5 increments. Please can you accommodate?
What parameters are you talking about? The list on the Parameters screen or the mission?
Why are you reloading the parameters so often, PID tuning?
To keep the device awake while connected just go to the settings menu, and check the "keep screen bright" checkbox.
I just opened an issue, we will work on that it just may take a while.
We have a work in progress for that, we just need to figure out the best way to measure the link quality. The indicator on Mission Planner is good for you?
Just go to the Settings menu and check the "Enable Logging" option. Your files will be in the folder "/DroidPlanner/Logs/" on the SDcard. This option is now selected as the default in the alpha version of the app.
Hi Arthur, thanks for the great progress, however, I can't quite replace my laptop yet, can I suggest:
Thanks for the hard work.
@Jim Townsend
When unconnected to a drone it will show the ArduPlane flight modes by default. Try connecting the app to your copter and it will show the correct modes.
Great.. Thanks for the quick reply. One more thing on 'Manual' mode.. I don't see it in the list of APM flight modes -- http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_ModeSwitch
Is manual, full unstabilized control where balancing the UAV is up to the pilot?
(They don't list FBW either, but I figured that one out on my own :)
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