Using STorM32 with ArduPilot - Revision history

OlliW: /* Testing the Connection */

2025-10-26T18:16:07Z

Testing the Connection

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	== Testing the Connection ==		== Testing the Connection ==

	The serial MAVLink connection can be tested in several ways. Suggestions can be found in [[Using_STorM32_with_BetaPilot#Testing_the_Connection \| Using STorM32 with BetaPilot: Testing the Connection]]. Not all my work with native ArduPilot, but many should.		The serial MAVLink connection can be tested in several ways. Suggestions can be found in [[Using_STorM32_with_BetaPilot#Testing_the_Connection \| Using STorM32 with BetaPilot: Testing the Connection]]. Not all suggested tests may work with native ArduPilot, but many should.

OlliW: /* STorM32 MAVLink Mount Type (MNTx_TYPE = 4) */

2025-10-24T15:50:19Z

STorM32 MAVLink Mount Type (MNTx_TYPE = 4)

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	Checking these points provides a quick indicator for whether things are working or not. For further testing, please see [[#Testing_the_Connection\|Testing the Connection]].		Checking these points provides a quick indicator for whether things are working or not. For further testing, please see [[#Testing_the_Connection\|Testing the Connection]].

	The above settings establish the basic configuration. Some features need additional adjustment of some parameters~~, which will be described in the following chapters~~.		The above settings establish the basic configuration. Some features need additional adjustment of some parameters.

	=== Further Settings in ArduPilot ===		=== Further Settings in ArduPilot ===

OlliW: /* STorM32 - ArduPilot Support */

2025-10-24T15:49:12Z

STorM32 - ArduPilot Support

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	== STorM32 - ArduPilot Support ==		== STorM32 - ArduPilot Support ==

	~~'''''~~ArduPilot~~'''''~~ offers three mount types, which can in principle be used with the STorM32 controller:		ArduPilot offers three mount types, which can in principle be used with the STorM32 controller:

	* '''''SToRM32 MAVLink mount''''', MNTx_TYPE = 4		* '''''SToRM32 MAVLink mount''''', MNTx_TYPE = 4

OlliW: /* STorM32 - ArduPilot Support */

2025-10-24T15:48:43Z

STorM32 - ArduPilot Support

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	'''''ArduPilot''''' offers three mount types, which can in principle be used with the STorM32 controller:		'''''ArduPilot''''' offers three mount types, which can in principle be used with the STorM32 controller:

	* '''''SToRM32 MAVLink''''' ~~mount~~, MNTx_TYPE = 4		* '''''SToRM32 MAVLink mount''''', MNTx_TYPE = 4
	* '''''SToRM32 Serial''''' ~~mount~~, MNTx_TYPE = 5 (not recommended)		* '''''SToRM32 Serial mount''''', MNTx_TYPE = 5 (not recommended)
	* '''''Greemsy''''' ~~mount~~, MNTx_TYPE = 6 (not recommended)		* '''''Greemsy mount''''', MNTx_TYPE = 6 (not recommended)

	For further information visit [http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-storm32-gimbal.html#common-storm32-gimbal\| ArduPilot Docs > Copter > Optional Hardware > Camera&Gimbals > SToRM32 Gimbal Controller].		For further information visit [http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-storm32-gimbal.html#common-storm32-gimbal\| ArduPilot Docs > Copter > Optional Hardware > Camera&Gimbals > SToRM32 Gimbal Controller].

OlliW: /* STorM32 - ArduPilot Support */

2025-10-24T15:48:21Z

STorM32 - ArduPilot Support

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	'''''ArduPilot''''' offers three mount types, which can in principle be used with the STorM32 controller:		'''''ArduPilot''''' offers three mount types, which can in principle be used with the STorM32 controller:

	* '''''SToRM32 MAVLink ~~mount~~''''', MNTx_TYPE = 4		* '''''SToRM32 MAVLink''''' mount, MNTx_TYPE = 4
	* '''''SToRM32 Serial ~~mount~~''''', MNTx_TYPE = 5 (not recommended)		* '''''SToRM32 Serial''''' mount, MNTx_TYPE = 5 (not recommended)
	* '''''Greemsy ~~mount~~''''', MNTx_TYPE = 6 (not recommended)		* '''''Greemsy''''' mount, MNTx_TYPE = 6 (not recommended)

	For further information visit [http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-storm32-gimbal.html#common-storm32-gimbal\| ArduPilot Docs > Copter > Optional Hardware > Camera&Gimbals > SToRM32 Gimbal Controller].		For further information visit [http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-storm32-gimbal.html#common-storm32-gimbal\| ArduPilot Docs > Copter > Optional Hardware > Camera&Gimbals > SToRM32 Gimbal Controller].

OlliW: /* STorM32 - ArduPilot Support */

2025-10-24T15:47:48Z

STorM32 - ArduPilot Support

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	'''''ArduPilot''''' offers three mount types, which can in principle be used with the STorM32 controller:		'''''ArduPilot''''' offers three mount types, which can in principle be used with the STorM32 controller:

	* '''''SToRM32 MAVLink''''': MNTx_TYPE = 4		* '''''SToRM32 MAVLink mount''''', MNTx_TYPE = 4
	* '''''SToRM32 Serial''''': MNTx_TYPE = 5 (not recommended)		* '''''SToRM32 Serial mount''''', MNTx_TYPE = 5 (not recommended)
	* '''''Greemsy''''': MNTx_TYPE = 6 (not recommended)		* '''''Greemsy mount''''', MNTx_TYPE = 6 (not recommended)

	For further information visit [http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-storm32-gimbal.html#common-storm32-gimbal\| ArduPilot Docs > Copter > Optional Hardware > Camera&Gimbals > SToRM32 Gimbal Controller].		For further information visit [http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-storm32-gimbal.html#common-storm32-gimbal\| ArduPilot Docs > Copter > Optional Hardware > Camera&Gimbals > SToRM32 Gimbal Controller].

OlliW: /* Virtual Channel Configuration */

2025-10-24T09:50:50Z

Virtual Channel Configuration

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	ArduPilot does not emit the RC_CHANNELS MAVLink message by default, which could be desired for taking advantage of the STorM32's virtual channel feature.		ArduPilot does not emit the RC_CHANNELS MAVLink message by default, which could be desired for taking advantage of the STorM32's virtual channel feature.

	It can be activated in the flight controller by setting the ~~SRx_RC_CHAN~~/~~MAVx_RC_CHAN~~ parameter to a non-zero value, where 'x' refers to the stream associated to the serial port which is used for the MAVLink communication with the STorM32 controller.		It can be activated in the flight controller by setting the SRy_RC_CHAN/MAVy_RC_CHAN parameter to a non-zero value, where 'y' refers to the stream associated to the serial port which is used for the MAVLink communication with the STorM32 controller ('y' is in general different to the 'x' in SERIALx).

	For more details on the feature see [[Using_STorM32_with_BetaPilot#Virtual_Channel_Configuration\|Virtual Channel Configuration]].		For more details on the feature see [[Using_STorM32_with_BetaPilot#Virtual_Channel_Configuration\|Virtual Channel Configuration]].

OlliW: /* Further Settings in ArduPilot */

2025-10-24T09:49:32Z

Further Settings in ArduPilot

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	=== Further Settings in ArduPilot ===		=== Further Settings in ArduPilot ===

	Please '''''disable''''' (set to 0) '''''all ~~SRx~~/~~MAVx~~''''' streaming parameters for the serial port you are using for STorM32. This avoids that the STorM32 controller is bombarded with superfluous messages and helps it to achieve consistent behavior. Depending on the vehicle type and ArduPilot firmware version you may find that the streaming parameters are enabled or disabled by default. So, please check.		Please '''''disable''''' (set to 0) '''''all SRy/MAVy''''' streaming parameters for the serial port you are using for STorM32. This avoids that the STorM32 controller is bombarded with superfluous messages and helps it to achieve consistent behavior. Depending on the vehicle type and ArduPilot firmware version you may find that the streaming parameters are enabled or disabled by default. So, please check.

	== Virtual Channel Configuration ==		== Virtual Channel Configuration ==

OlliW at 09:48, 24 October 2025

2025-10-24T09:48:28Z

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	If you want to make best use of your STorM32 gimbal and want 2020-ish capabilities, then you may want to chose [https://github.com/olliw42/BetaPilot BetaPilot] (BetaCopter/BetaPlane). This fork of ArduPilot is specifically designed for the STorM32 gimbal controller, and provides the best range of functions. For details see [[Using STorM32 with BetaPilot]].		If you want to make best use of your STorM32 gimbal and want 2020-ish capabilities, then you may want to chose [https://github.com/olliw42/BetaPilot BetaPilot] (BetaCopter/BetaPlane). This fork of ArduPilot is specifically designed for the STorM32 gimbal controller, and provides the best range of functions. For details see [[Using STorM32 with BetaPilot]].

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	== STorM32 - ArduPilot Support ==		== STorM32 - ArduPilot Support ==

OlliW: /* STorM32 - ArduPilot Support */

2025-10-24T09:47:20Z

STorM32 - ArduPilot Support

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	The ''SToRM32 MAVLink'' mount (MNTx_TYPE = 4) currently appears to work best with STorM32 in the sense that the main functionality works and it produces the least issues, but it is limited in its functionality. At the time of writing, it is not fully clear what works and what does not work, so the statement is that the ''SToRM32 MAVLink'' mount (MNTx_TYPE = 4) is your best guess.		The ''SToRM32 MAVLink'' mount (MNTx_TYPE = 4) currently appears to work best with STorM32 in the sense that the main functionality works and it produces the least issues, but it is limited in its functionality. At the time of writing, it is not fully clear what works and what does not work, so the statement is that the ''SToRM32 MAVLink'' mount (MNTx_TYPE = 4) is your best guess.

	'''''Disclaimer''': ArduPilot's gimbal support is a constant source of issues, in terms of incompatibilities with the official MAVLink standard and~~/or~~ flaws, and the details can vary with the ArduPilot firmware version. Also the ArduPilot documentation can be out-of-date. Please understand that STorM32 cannot do anything about this, it is ArduPilot, and please also understand that the STorM32 firmware author is neither responsible for the implementation of ArduPilot's mount types nor for ArduPilot's documentation.''		'''''Disclaimer''': ArduPilot's gimbal support is a constant source of issues, in terms of incompatibilities with the official MAVLink standard and flaws, and the details can vary with the ArduPilot firmware version. Also the ArduPilot documentation can be out-of-date. Please understand that STorM32 cannot do anything about this, it is ArduPilot, and please also understand that the STorM32 firmware author is neither responsible for the implementation of ArduPilot's mount types nor for ArduPilot's documentation.''

	== STorM32 MAVLink Mount Type (MNTx_TYPE = 4) ==		== STorM32 MAVLink Mount Type (MNTx_TYPE = 4) ==