How to Connect CoreWing APP to Flight Controller

I. Introduction

CoreWing APP can establish a stable communication channel with the flight controller (FC) via Bluetooth or OTG mode for quick connection; it also supports connecting to the FC through Wi-Fi mode for wireless communication based on UDP or TCP protocols, enabling wireless parameter configuration and data transfer. Users can configure parameters, monitor status, and perform functional debugging of the FC on the CoreWing APP, significantly improving debugging efficiency and convenience.

II. Device Preparation

1. CoreWing FC: Supports all connection methods
   Other brand FCs: OTG connection and ELRS BackPack connection support all other brand FCs; Wi-Fi mode is suitable for other brand FCs that support UDP or TCP protocols

   Important

   For information on how to connect via ELRS BackPack, please refer to:

2. Data cable: USB data cable with communication function and OTG adapter OR dual C cable with communication function
   
3. Smartphone with the latest version of CoreWing APP installed

Important

CoreWing APP download link: https://www.corewing.com/website/download

III. Specific Operations

3.1 Connecting to Flight Controller via Bluetooth

Important

This method only supports CoreWing flight controllers, not flight controllers from other brands

• Long press the BOOT key for 6 seconds to switch to wireless board mode, with green flashing indicating Bluetooth BLE mode:
  
• Go to the device page, click the "+" in the top right corner, select Bluetooth connection
  
• Search for CoreWing WING-BLE and click "Connect immediately".
  
• Enter the interface to start aircraft tuning
  

Important

If connected to CoreWing APP but unable to use its tuning functions, please refer to this article: https://docs.corewing.com/plane/software/corewing-app/disconnect-corewingapp.html

3.2 Connecting to Flight Controller via OTG Mode

Important

Supports CoreWing flight controllers as well as flight controllers from other brands

Important

Currently only supports Android phones using USB serial connection; iOS is not supported due to system limitations

• Use a USB data cable with communication function and an OTG adapter, or a dual-C cable with communication function
  
• Connect the flight controller to the phone with the data cable

  Important

  Note: When using an OTG adapter + data cable, the OTG adapter end must be connected to the phone, otherwise the flight controller will not be recognized. Connect as shown in the figure below!

  
• Go to the device page, click the "+" in the top right corner, select USB serial connection
  
• Click to connect the recognized device
  
• If the device is not recognized, click "Rescan"

Important

If the device cannot be recognized after multiple attempts, it is recommended to replace with a different data cable that has communication function

• If a popup prompts "Allow CoreWing to access this USB device", check "Use by default for this USB device", then click OK
  
• Enter the interface to start aircraft tuning
  

3.3 Connecting to Flight Controller via TCP

Important

The flight controller must have ArduPilot firmware installed to support TCP connection via WiFi mode with CoreWing APP

Important

Not all flight controllers from other brands support TCP connection with CoreWing APP. Please refer to the official documentation of the corresponding brand for compatibility

• Long press the BOOT key for 6 seconds to switch to wireless board mode, with white flashing indicating WIFI mode:
  
• Go to the phone settings, connect to CoreWing WING-WIFI
  
• Go to the CoreWing APP device page, click the "+" in the top right corner, select TCP connection
  
• Enter Host address: 192.168.1.1
• Enter Port number: 4278

Important

Different brands of flight controllers have different host addresses and port numbers. Please consult the official customer service of the corresponding brand for specific parameters.

• Enter the interface to start aircraft tuning
  

3.4 Connecting to Flight Controller via UDP

Important

The flight controller must have ArduPilot firmware installed to support UDP connection via WiFi mode with CoreWing APP

Important

Not all flight controllers from other brands support UDP connection with CoreWing APP. Please refer to the official documentation of the corresponding brand for compatibility

• Long press the BOOT key for 6 seconds to switch to wireless board mode, with white flashing indicating WIFI mode:
  
• Go to the phone settings, connect to CoreWing WING-WIFI
  
• Go to the CoreWing APP device page, click the "+" in the top right corner, select UDP connection
  
• Enter Host address: 192.168.1.1
• Enter Target port: 14550
• Enter Listen port: 14550

Important

Different brands of flight controllers have different host addresses and port numbers. Please consult the official customer service of the corresponding brand for specific parameters.

• Enter the interface to start aircraft tuning
  

Important

If you encounter connection issues, please contact technical support!!!

IV. Q&A

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