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Copter-GCS with Mission Support and more

Posted by Bart on August 7, 2011 at 10:50am

3689419020?profile=originalHello all,

Hope no-one object to another update. For those who use this, I've set up a mail list at http://groups.google.com/group/copter-gcs so that bug notifications and updates can be sent to users.

 

Now for the updates:

I've finally gotten mission support on Copter-GCS working. Load from the copter, edit, drag the waypoints on the map and add new ones by touching the map for a second.

 

3689419040?profile=originalEditing the waypoints is also fully supported. More specific menus is pushed back to a later version. You can reorder the waypoints by dragging them around in the list. I'm hoping to improve this for a future version though.

 

I've fixed a few potential use error with the transmitter calibration, and added mode switch setup:

3689418648?profile=originalThe current mode is shown in yellow, and selecting any drop-down menu shows the various options. As soon as you select it, the mode is stored.

 

3689418942?profile=originalHardware setup is now also available. Once done, just hit save, and you should be good to go.

 

Finally, the PID view is now auto-generated based on the MAVLink parameters. This means that APM users will be able to have better use of the system now.

 

Check out http://code.google.com/p/copter-gcs/wiki/MainPage?tm=6 for more details/images.

As usual, comments/bug reports/feature requests are more than welcome.

Cheers,

Bart

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  • Kirill August 9, 2011 at 12:48am

    So much free space on the tablet's display, definetely should be different versions for tablets and phones in the future.

    Downloaded GCS on my phone, looks pretty cool! I'm looking forward to get bluetooth module I have ordered :)

  • diego colonnello August 8, 2011 at 8:19pm

    @Kirill, my phone is a second hand htc hd2, changed the Digitizer and the screen (is wat broken) and it all worked like a charm untill a week ago when the keyboard stopped working, (i think is the flex that connects the keyboard to the main board)

    By far is the best phone i have tested, just downloaded last version of MIUI and was waiting for a bluetooth interface to arrive in order to connect with my arduinos via bluetooth, by the way, i was having a ball controlling my lego mindstorms with my phone!!!!!!

    I downloaded copter-gcs a month ago (aprox). i looked nice, but now i am getting desperate!!!!!!!! jejejejeje................

     

    see ya....

     

  • Bart August 8, 2011 at 5:51pm

    And as you can see, the app is still optimised for phone screens. Nice to see mission planning on a tablet though.

    With some time, we'll get the tablet version better layouts :) Ahhh, so much space...

  • Kirill August 8, 2011 at 12:45pm

    Diego, what's wrong with your phone?

    Scott, pretty good case!

  • Scott Plunkett August 8, 2011 at 11:42am

    3692250318?profile=originalThis is a pic of the prototype case and my cell phone (T-Mobile HD2) for size comparison.  In this pic I had not yet drilled the holes for the LEDs, but they are there for all 7 of the functions listed.  This is a two sided board so the LED's and On/Off switch are on one side, and the XBee module, USB connector (for charging the internal LiPO) and Bluetooth module are on the other side.  It was a fun project to do because I always wanted a clean package and ended up with a great result.  The cases are relatively cheap.  This one from Polycase is 6 bucks in singles and less than 4 at quantity.

    3692250480?profile=original

  • Scott Plunkett August 8, 2011 at 11:33am

    I never got around to doing the Kickstarter project -I got a new job, finally!  But I have no aversion to copying everyone.

    @Bart, you need to "accept" my friend request on here for me to send you a direct message.

  • Bart August 8, 2011 at 11:21am

    @Scott I recall you mentioning a kick start project coming at some point, but don't have a link for it. Can you send details my way as well? Sounds like it would be a useful addition to the store.

  • Scott Plunkett August 8, 2011 at 11:12am

    Hey guys, I have a part you can have - it was going to be open source anyway - I will send the docs to you guys.  It all fits in a case from polycase and uses a lipo battery from sparkfun, has a built in charger circuit, and charges via usb.  I was going to turn it into a product...hence the pretty little decal, but I am happy to forward everything to you guys to produce.  Jeff, I will shoot you an email ASAP.

  • diego colonnello August 8, 2011 at 8:11am

    i can´t wait untill i fix my HTC HD2 android phone!!!!!!!! it is gonna be ready in a week so i can start to test these features!!!!!!!!!!! hummmmmmmm i think this is the only reason why i could buy a tablet!!!!! maybe a Samsung galaxy!!!!!?????

    By the way, the board interfacing xbee and bluetooth is a really good idea.... in one of my projects i will be using the XTEND OEM on board to comunicate with the airframe,,,,, maybe the interface could have some sort of expansion port to connect to the ground XTEND? maybe USB or serial rs 232 or both?

  • Kirill August 8, 2011 at 7:26am

    Thanks for explanations, now it's clear. Agree with you, Jeff, I have been waiting for this kind of GCS, too.

    Bart, going to order the parts now :)

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