A Python interface for the Multiwii Serial Protocol (MSP) to communicate with and control Betaflight and iNAV flight controllers.
YAMSPy is a Python library that implements the Multiwii Serial Protocol (MSP) to communicate with and control flight controllers running Betaflight or iNAV firmware. It enables developers to send commands, receive telemetry data, and automate drone operations via a serial connection, solving the need for programmatic interaction with drone hardware.
Drone developers, researchers, and hobbyists who need to programmatically control or interface with drones using Betaflight or iNAV flight controllers, especially those working with Single Board Computers like Raspberry Pi.
YAMSPy provides a direct, low-level Python interface to the MSP protocol, offering fine-grained control over flight controllers without relying on GUI configurators, making it ideal for automation, custom control algorithms, and research applications.
Yet Another Multiwii Serial Protocol Python Interface... for Betaflight, iNAV, etc...
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Provides a Python interface to the Multiwii Serial Protocol, enabling low-level command and data exchange with flight controllers, as detailed in the protocol implementation.
Works with popular firmware like Betaflight and iNAV, tested on specific flight controllers such as Heli-nation Talon F7 Fusion, ensuring wide applicability.
Allows interaction with the flight controller's Command Line Interface, facilitating automation of settings and configurations through scripting, as highlighted in the Advanced stuff section.
Supports serial connections and network forwarding using tools like socat, enabling remote control and configuration over networks, as mentioned in the Network Forwarding feature.
The library is contained in a single huge file, which the README admits is terrible for maintenance and testing, hindering contributions and scalability.
Relies solely on example files for testing, with no automated test suite, increasing the risk of undiscovered bugs in real-world use as noted in the TODO.
Requires enabling MSP on UART ports, setting up MSP RX on the flight controller, and configuring channel mappings, which can be daunting for users unfamiliar with drone firmware.