Configuration
The Configuration view is where you tune and configure your flight controller. ArduDeck automatically routes you to the right interface based on your connected firmware.
| Firmware | Protocol | Interface |
|---|---|---|
| ArduPilot (any version) | MAVLink | MAVLink Config tabs |
| iNav 2.1+ / Betaflight 4.0+ | MSP | MSP Config tabs |
| iNav < 2.1 / Betaflight < 4.0 / Cleanflight | CLI over MSP | Legacy CLI-powered GUI |
You don't need to select this manually. ArduDeck detects the protocol and firmware version on connect and shows the correct interface.
The available tabs depend on your vehicle type. Aircraft (Copter, Plane, VTOL) and ground vehicles (Rover, Boat) have different tab sets.
| Tab | Purpose | Wiki Page |
|---|---|---|
| PID Tuning | P/I/D/FF gain sliders per axis | PID Tuning |
| Rates | Max rate and expo curves per axis | Rates |
| Flight Modes | Assign modes to switch positions | Flight Modes |
| Receiver | RC protocol, live channel display | Receiver |
| Serial Ports | Protocol assignment for each serial port | Serial Ports |
| Safety | Failsafe, arming checks, geofence | Safety and Failsafe |
| Sensors | Compass and accelerometer settings | -- |
| Tuning | Skill level and mission type presets | Tuning Presets |
| Battery | Monitor type, chemistry, thresholds | Battery |
| All Parameters | Expert parameter table | All Parameters |
Rover and Boat vehicles replace PID Tuning/Rates with Speed & Steering, Navigation, and Drive Modes. Receiver, Serial Ports, Safety, Sensors, Battery, and All Parameters remain the same.
The configuration header bar provides global actions that apply across all tabs:
- Refresh -- Re-download all parameters from the flight controller
- Reboot -- Send a reboot command to the flight controller
- History -- View parameter change checkpoints. ArduDeck auto-checkpoints before every write to flash, so you can always roll back
- Save All Changes -- Write modified parameters to flash. Opens a confirmation dialog showing every parameter that will change (old value and new value). Parameters that require a reboot are marked with a badge
When parameters require a reboot to take effect, a banner appears at the top listing the affected parameters with a Reboot button.