@FossilRider whenever you open the software this webpage opens automatically in your browser:
How to use the ArduPilot methodic configurator for the first time
did you somehow missed that? Are you using the latest version?
@FossilRider I addressed all your pain points on version 1.2.3.
Thanks for your sincere feedback. The component editor is a lot better now.
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@Adam_Borowski I changed it to move slower: feat(parameter editor): allow to close the application to perform an … · ArduPilot/MethodicConfigurator@6a6000e · GitHub
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Some parameters are missing on this configruator for Cuav X7 plus pro board and auto connect feature dosn’t work
@Mytel_The_Great You can add parameters using the “Add” button on the GUI.
Connect the board via USB cable to your PC. Wait 10 seconds. Then start the software. Does it connect now?
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It never connects, because the 1 Rule of any automatic connection code is that it will fail for everyone else but the developper. Always stuck to waiting 30 seconds for it to try the wrong/unused COM and network ports to select the right one.
Also, right as i clicked i noticed i didn’t scroll down, how do i go back?
There is an entire subsection in the usermanual explaining how to speed up software start and how to directly tell it which device to connect to.
What FC are you using?
Which ArduPilot firmware is it running?
Are you using the latest AMC version?
Speedybeef405, windows, latest and 4.6 i saw that there are arguments for specifying which com port to start with, but in windows (the only OS mission planner actually runs) it’s not convenient to modify shortcut args to the com port windows decided to set today
Are you waiting seven or more seconds between plugin in the FC and starting AMC?
Every possible combination and time period of “already plugged in” to “several minutes before starting it”. Please simply add a checkbox or configuration to disable it.
Also, often i have to go back because i forgot something or try a step again or continue after closing the configurator; how do i go back or select a specific step?
You want a command line parameter to disable the auto-connect?
When using the “simple” GUI complexity, you get a very simple GUI with as little buttons and options as possible. So that beginners do not get confused with too many options and so that beginners get forced to think of what they are doing before pressing the upload button.
If you choose the “normal” GUI complexity, you can switch between steps using the combobox on the top of the application.
All of this is explained in the YouTube video that describes AMC for beginnes.
Option for post launch connection would be quite useful.
Is the FC connected to MP or QGCS?
Serial connections are exclusive. You need to close any other GCS software before starting AMC, otherwise AMC will not be able to open the serial port, because it already has been taken.