2.
Sensor Capabilities
1. Firmware Installation & Read-Only Parameter Setup
Advanced Sensor Suite for Precision Flight:
Purpose: Flash ArduPilot firmware and secure key parameters to
prevent accidental changes.
Accelerometer/Gyro: ICM-20689 (3-axis, ±16g, ±2000 dps, 32kHz
sampling)
Tools Needed:
Barometer: BMP280 (High-precision altitude readings)
Magnetometer: IST8310 (3-axis compass for accurate heading)
Mission Planner (Windows) or QGroundControl (Cross-Platform)
Voltage/Current Sensor: Integrated 5V ADC with 3.3V logic
USB cable or FTDI adapter
GPS Support: Dual-module capability for redundancy
Steps:
Technical Specs:
Download Firmware from ArduPilot.org.
Processor: STM32H743 (32-bit, 480 MHz)
Flash Firmware using Mission Planner → Install Firmware →
Memory: 2MB Flash, 1MB RAM
Select CubeOrange
Interfaces: 8 PWM outputs, 3 UARTs, 2 CAN, I2C, SPI
MAVProxy
(Command-Line):
4.Ground Control Ideal for scripting
Stations (GCS) and automation
Compatible GCS Software Telemetry Options:
for Monitoring & Control:
Mission Planner 3DR Radio (915
(Windows): Full-featured, MHz/433 MHz)
including telemetry Wi-Fi (ESP32
analysis and mission modules)
planning Bluetooth Connectivi
QGroundControl (Cross-
Platform): Simplified setup
and live monitoring
3.Compatible Frame Types
Supports multiple configurations for various UAV
applications: 5. Firmware Customization
Multirotors: Tools Required:
Quadcopters (X, H, +) PlatformIO (Preferred development environment)
Hexacopters (Y6, Flat Hex) Git for version control
Octocopters (X8, Deadcat) STM32CubeProgrammer (For DFU flashing)
Fixed-Wing & Hybrid: Customization Workflow:
Planes, Gliders, VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing)
Ground Vehicles: Clone the ArduPilot Repository:
Rovers and Boats bash
Tip: Use frames with vibration damping for optimal CopyEdit
sensor performance. git clone https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot.git
cd ardupilot && git submodule update --init --recursive
Setup Environment: Install dependencies for your OS.
Modify Code: Adjust sensor drivers or flight control logic.
Compile & Upload:
bash
CopyEdit
./waf configure --board CubeOrange
./waf copter
Test Firmware: Run simulations (e.g., SITL)
before flight testing.