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jijid13 edited this page Dec 29, 2016 · 4 revisions

This repo is for controlling Parrot Bebop with xbox one controller and nodejs using a Mac os.

  • First install cylon-bebop (https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-bebop) and cylon-joystick (https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-joystick) npm install cylon-bebop npm install cylon-joystick
  • Install the Xbox One Driver for mac os (https://github.com/360Controller/360Controller/releases) and configure it in System Preferences >> Xbox 360 controllers
  • Download the file xbox_360.json and copy it in your local_folder/node_modules/cylon-joystick/lib/config/xbox_360.json
  • In console mode after connecting your controller, start the program cylon-joystick-explorer, then copy the Vendor ID, product ID and the decription in the downloaded file xbox_360.json if different.
  • Donwload the file xbox1bebop.js
  • Connect to the Bebop wifi, connect your Xbox One Controller and start the file xbox1bebop.js node xbox1bebop.js

Features :

  • left joystick : forward, backward, fly right and fly left
  • right joystick : up, down, rotate right and rotate left
  • left trigger : land
  • right trigger : take off
  • left bumper button : Stop drone
  • right bumper button : Emergency
  • Y front flip
  • A back flip
  • X left flip
  • B right flip

it should work !

To get video stream try this tuto maybe it will work for you. http://developer.parrot.com/blog/2016/play-bebop-stream-on-vlc/

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