From 4accf600dca8b1e2dcb7cad4312fcd4b5696b4dd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arnaud Taffanel Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:54:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add notes about the VM not working on apple-silicon macs --- src/about/events/adws12021.md | 3 +++ .../tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x.md | 4 ++++ .../tutorials/getting-started-with-development.md | 3 +++ src/support/downloads.md | 3 +++ 4 files changed, 13 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/about/events/adws12021.md b/src/about/events/adws12021.md index 5edc27de..92397862 100644 --- a/src/about/events/adws12021.md +++ b/src/about/events/adws12021.md @@ -68,3 +68,6 @@ To reflash the NINA, go to 'aideck-gap8-examples/NINA/firmware' and type: These commands are configured ~/.bashrc. Also check if the configured programmer file in the same script matches yours! If you rather want to install the gap_sdk natively (only Ubuntu), please follow the [gap_sdk instructions](https://greenwaves-technologies.com/manuals/BUILD/HOME/html/index.html) by Greenwaves Technologies. Make sure to also have gap_tools installed and to do this ahead of time of the workshop as it takes about an hour to set-it-up. + +**Note**: Since the VM is an AMD64 install of Linux, it *does not work* on Apple-silicon Mac (M1/2/... processors). +On an apple silicon mac you need to install the tools natively. diff --git a/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x.md b/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x.md index 2d443097..5afe015c 100644 --- a/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x.md +++ b/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x.md @@ -256,6 +256,10 @@ We have created a virtual machine (VM) to help you get into the air as quickly a The VM has all software you need for flight and development pre-installed. Since it runs on a virtual machine it should work the same way on most operating systems and this is also why our documentation is based on the virtual machine. + +**Note**: Since the VM is an AMD64 install of Linux, it *does not work* on Apple-silicon Mac (M1/2/... processors). +On an apple silicon mac you need to install the tools natively. + {% endtab %} {% tab Windows/Mac/Linux %} The supported way to install and run the client on a computer currently is to install diff --git a/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-development.md b/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-development.md index f4165a2a..00c175f4 100644 --- a/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-development.md +++ b/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-development.md @@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ For this tutorial you need: For details on how to install the VM and Crazyradio see [Getting started with the Crazyflie 2.X]({% id_url getting-started-crazyflie-2; inst-comp %}). + +**Note**: Since the VM is an AMD64 install of Linux, it *does not work* on Apple-silicon Mac (M1/2/... processors). +On an apple silicon mac you need to install the tools natively. {% endsi_step %} {% si_step start the VM %} diff --git a/src/support/downloads.md b/src/support/downloads.md index 0292c0c9..563c2f6f 100644 --- a/src/support/downloads.md +++ b/src/support/downloads.md @@ -29,6 +29,9 @@ for the latest version. You will also find older versions there if you need them Please consult the [getting started tutorial for installation instructions for the VM](/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-2-x/#inst-virtualmachine) +**Note**: Since the VM is an AMD64 install of Linux, it *does not work* on Apple-silicon Mac (M1/2/... processors). +On an apple silicon mac you need to install the tools natively. + ## Crazyflie ROS 2 client CrazySwarm This is an external project. Please consult [the Crazyswarm2 website](https://imrclab.github.io/crazyswarm2/) for download and installation instructions.