Connecting to Mission Planner

PdxSteve · Dec 3, 2015

I'm running windows 8.1 on a PC. I first connect to the solo wifi link on the PC. I know it's connected because I can ssh into both the copter and the controller. So I open Mission Planner, choose UDP and click the connect icon. After a second or so, it asks for the port. I leave it at the default of 14550 and click Connect. It never connects. It just sits there with a "waiting for UDP" dialog box with the progress meter running endlessly. Any ideas? Is the Port correct?

I believe I have a motor acting up and I'd like to test them. One is making a higher pitched whine.

Biggreen · Dec 4, 2015

Is there a auto? I have had to use that with a different drone.

PdxSteve · Dec 4, 2015

Thanks, I have tried auto as well and it times out eventually.

Nisouck · Dec 4, 2015

Frist, don't forget to connect your PC to the Solo Wifi instead of your usual Wifi!

After that, all will be ok.

RichWest · Dec 4, 2015

PdxSteve said:
It just sits there with a "waiting for UDP" dialog box with the progress meter running endlessly. Any ideas? Is the Port correct?

I believe I have a motor acting up and I'd like to test them. One is making a higher pitched whine.

I've encountered the same connection issue. My resolve is to connect via wifi and then once fully connected start MP and then UDP connect to Solo.

If I have MP planner open first and then initiate the computer's connection to Solo's wifi it seems to hang. Restarting MP has helped when this happens.

I had a screaming #2 motor this weekend, I presume the bearing is the issue. Replaced motor and all is good. I need to go through all the motors to update bearings and thrust washers.

pyrate · Dec 4, 2015

what exactly is droid planner, and is it updated like Mission planner?

Jim..... · Dec 4, 2015

pyrate said:
what exactly is droid planner, and is it updated like Mission planner?

Droid planner is the old name/version of what is now Tower

PdxSteve · Dec 4, 2015

Nisouck said:
Frist, don't forget to connect your PC to the Solo Wifi instead of your usual Wifi!

After that, all will be ok.

It is connected to the SoloLink (and no other connections). I can ssh into the copter and the controller just fine. I just can't get mission planner to connect.

Nisouck · Dec 4, 2015

Are you kepping the speed at 115.200?

PdxSteve · Dec 4, 2015

Nisouck said:
Are you kepping the speed at 115.200?

Yes, all default settings.

PdxSteve · Dec 7, 2015

Disabled Windows Firewall...boom...connected. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

EyeWingsuit · Jan 31, 2016

RichWest said:
I've encountered the same connection issue. My resolve is to connect via wifi and then once fully connected start MP and then UDP connect to Solo.

If I have MP planner open first and then initiate the computer's connection to Solo's wifi it seems to hang. Restarting MP has helped when this happens.

I had a screaming #2 motor this weekend, I presume the bearing is the issue. Replaced motor and all is good. I need to go through all the motors to update bearings and thrust washers.

No matter what I've tried, cannot get MP to connect.
Windows 7
Firewall disabled
Connected to Solonet, no problem connecting laptop to Solo.
MP simply hangs.

Suggestions?

RichWest · Jan 31, 2016

Connect to Solo's wifi prior to starting MP...see if that works.

EyeWingsuit · Jan 31, 2016

RichWest said:
Connect to Solo's wifi prior to starting MP...see if that works.

Thanks Rich, had already done that.
Sequence is:

- Power Solo
- Power tablet
- Power Controller
- Connect Tablet to Solo network
- Connect Laptop to Solo network
- Launch MP

RichWest · Jan 31, 2016

Just me, but I would just connect the laptop to Solo's wifi for the purpose MP...could be the conflict using the tablet...I don't know...smart guys will be here soon.

PdxSteve · Jan 31, 2016

Try shutting windows firewall off. That's what I had to do and it did the same thing you're describing. If you can connect, then add an exception for UDP port 14550 and turn the firewall back on.

Edit: I see you tried that. Strange.

EyeWingsuit · Jan 31, 2016

I've had no problems with Tower (once @erikgraham gave up some tips a while back) but MP seems to elude me.

Jubalr · Jan 31, 2016

Tablet shouldn't make a difference, but I never turn it on as it doesn't add anything to using MP. Also, if you are connected to the internet at the same time through a cable on the Ethernet port, try disabling it first. I have had to do that on a few systems in the past. If the cable is easy to get to, just unplug it. Otherwise, just disable the network card.
Hope this helps..

Mike Davis · Sep 30, 2016

I was struggling with MP connection for a while. Luckily I found this thread, and sure enough Windows Firewall was the issue. Connected easily once the Firewall was off. Going to add exception for MP...