Use of ArduCopter without autopilot

[Schpountz (Fab)]

Hi everybody,

I would like to know if it is possible to run ArduCopter on a raspberry Pi zero with all the sensors connected to it to get rid of an autopilot like pixhawk4 or navio2?
I made a lot of google research about that and I was not able to find any answer.

Thank you!

[mlebret]

@Schpountz

to get rid of an autopilot like pixhawk4 or navio2?

Navio 2 is a set of sensors with some interfaces. (Raspberry Hat).

You will still need to compile an Arducopter Raspberry application suitable to your project.

[amilcarlucas]

Yes, it is possible. And AFAIK that is what Navio2 is doing, providing all the required sensors to raspberry PI

[ppoirier]

Done that a few years ago

Building an autopilot from scratch using a RaspBerryPi Zero : Mini Zee

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Good for learning, but I would not recommand it as there are many Flight Controllers much more robust and powerfull. We are recommending the Flight Controller & Companion Computer combo for anyone interested to add specific features. Please note that you can now script in LUA some functions on the larger FC.

[Schpountz (Fab)]

Hi,

thank you everyone for your fast answers. So now, let’s go to more practical questions:

• How can I configure Arducopter before the compilation?
• Can I use mission planner as well if ArduCopter is installed on a raspberry pi zero?
• If I want to add functions to the autopilot should I use another raspberry as companion or can I run another programm in parallel of ArduCopter?

Thank you!

[happytm]

Is it possible to run Ardurover code on RPI Zero in your opinion?

Thanks.