Setting up a Developer Environment (Toolchain)
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You only need a toolchain if you want to modify and build PX4 from source. If you just want to run PX4 simulation without changing the code, use a pre-built Docker container or .deb package instead.
The supported platforms for PX4 development are:
Supported Targets
The table below shows what PX4 targets you can build on each OS.
| Target | Linux (Ubuntu) | macOS | Windows |
|---|---|---|---|
| NuttX based hardware: Pixhawk Series, Crazyflie | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux-based hardware: Raspberry Pi 2/3 | ✓ | ||
| Simulation: Gazebo SITL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simulation: ROS 2 with Gazebo | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Simulation: Gazebo Classic SITL | ✓ | ||
| Simulation: ROS with Gazebo Classic | ✓ |
Experienced Docker users can also build with the containers used by our continuous integration system: Docker Containers
Next Steps
Once you have finished setting up one of the command-line toolchains above:
- Install VSCode (if you prefer using an IDE to the command line).
- Install the QGroundControl Daily Build
- Continue to Building PX4 Software.