I am having trouble getting the ArduPilotGCS-Beta2 Working with my new Laptop. I have installed Labview Runtime 9 32-bit (LVRTE90std) as instructed in the wiki.
Standard Download: LVRTE90std.exe (160 MB)
Download Language: Chinese (Simplified); English; Korean; German; Japanese; French
Product Line: LabVIEW
Version: 2009
Release date: 08-01-2009
Software type: Run-Time
Operating system: Windows 2000; Windows 7; Windows XP; Windows Vista; Windows Vista x64; Windows 7 64 bit
I have downloaded and installed the latest version of the GCS from the download section, and I have downloaded and installed the latest version of Google Earth (version 5.2.1.1547).
Here is the problem I am having. When I launch the GCS, GE opens and initializes, the GCS opens. When I go to the setup tab I can't set the com port. The only com port listed is com 4, which is normally used by my FTDI cable which is not currently connected. I have tested the X-Bees, and confirmed communications with the X-CTU utility. The device manager shows the X-Bee connected to com 5. I have tried turning on the ArduPilot, no change.
I am using the following hardware and software:
Toshiba A665 Laptop
Intel I3 Quad Core 2.27GHz
4GB Ram
500GB 7200 RPM HD
Display: 1366 x 768
Windows 7 Home Premium
Labview 2009 LVRTE90std.exe
Google Earth version 5.2.1.1547
ArduPilotGCS-Beta2
I'd really love to get this working! So if anyone can offer any support/suggestions please let me know!
Thanks
Nathaniel
Replies
Thanks, I missed that in the wiki, I can see the link clearly in the instructions....I just missed it which surprises me because I probably read it 10 times. I guess I expected the RTE to be a complete package with the drivers.
Jeremy,
Thanks for the thoughtful clarification, and the clear instructions.
bGatti,
????? Gee thanks for your help?????
This is the one in the wiki does not work for win7 http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/1071/lang/en -- works only to vista
here is the one that works for win 7 http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/2136/lang/en