Betaflight set up.

[66Drew66]

Hi, I have a Lenovo 240 Thinkpad running LinuxMint latest update.

The problem I have is setting the port to connect to my drone.
The thinkpad has one SVGA port and 2 USB ports.
The software only shows a serial port in the drop down menu.
How do I alter this so that I can use one of the USB ports or the SVGA port?
Thanks Andy

[CharlieBurns]

Also having issues, using Linux mint Virginia. I have followed many different solutions including the one listed here, none are working for me. Probably user error but some help would very much be appreciated.

[haslinghuis]

Check

• https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight-configurator/?tab=readme-ov-file#linux-users
• https://betaflight.com/docs/development/building/Building-in-Ubuntu

[CharlieBurns]

Yes, The first link is the one I have followed and no joy, I'll try it again today post coffee and report back

[CharlieBurns]

Yup, still not working. New to Linux so apologies in advance if this is just me being dim.

All boards and cables are known to be working with winblows 11 version last week before switch.

If I open BF without anything connected it gives, in port tab: /dev/rfcomm0
If I plug in an FC at this point nothing happens

If I plug in an FC and then open BF it gives the port name and the board name: /dev/ttyACM0 - Betaflight STM32F411
It won't connect though and If I change the FC it will only show the new board if I close and reopen BF.

I can use other USB devices on this system without issue, an external HD and my TX works fine for FPV.Skydive. I don't understand why this is an issue for BF, especially as it is essential for it to function. apologies for newbness.

I also tried the suggested method here: https://hackmd.io/@nerdCopter/H1dtIuUSn but no joy either

[CharlieBurns]

Fixed it with: sudo chmod +666 /dev/ttyACM0

Found in comments here: https://fpvfrenzy.com/betaflight-failed-to-open-serial-port/