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Setup and Configuration

Install hardware support and configure hardware connection

The Hardware Setup screens provide on-screen instructions for each step. These topics provide additional information about some of the steps and help you to successfully complete the Hardware Setup process.

Install Support Package and Launch Hardware Setup Screens

Install Support for UAV Toolbox Support Package for PX4 Autopilots

Install UAV Toolbox Support Package for PX4® Autopilots

Install Python 3.8.2 on Windows

Installing Python 3.8.2 on Windows for Firmware Upload

Install Python® 3.8.2 on Windows® to help with Firmware Upload

Use Cygwin Toolchain to Build PX4 on Windows

Setting Up Cygwin Toolchain and Downloading PX4 Source Code

Set up the Cygwin™ toolchain for Windows and download PX4 source code

Downloading PX4 Source Code as a Standalone in Windows

Downloading PX4 Source Code in Windows

Build PX4 on Ubuntu 18.04

Downloading PX4 Source Code in Ubuntu 18.04 and 20.04

Download the PX4 Source Code from GitHub®

Setting up PX4 Tool Chain on Ubuntu 18.04 and 20.04

Install and set up the PX4 Toolchain on Ubuntu®

Select the Type of Algorithm to be Designed in Simulink

Selecting PX4 Autopilot Application

Select the PX4 Autopilot application that would be designed in Simulink®

Select Startup Script for PX4 Autopilot

Selecting Startup Script for PX4 Autopilot

Select the startup script that would execute on Autopilot after boot-up

Performing PX4 System Startup from SD Card

Customize the startup sequence of PX4 system from an SD card

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Python 3.8.2 Installation Issues

Solve the problems while installing Python 3.8.2

Troubleshooting Test Connection Error

Solve the problems while uploading PX4 firmware

Troubleshooting Firmware Build Failures

Solve the problems while building the firmware

Troubleshooting Unresponsive Firmware Upload

Solve the unresponsive firmware upload issues