Introduction¶
StarPilot is a fork of FrogPilot, which itself is a fork of openpilot. StarPilot runs on the Comma 3 & 3X by comma_ai.
openpilot is an open source driver assistance system. Currently, openpilot performs the functions of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automated Lane Centering (ALC), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). If you are here, you likely already know what openpilot is.
FrogPilot is a fully open-sourced fork of openpilot with a very active and collaborative community. FrogPilot adds features and car support that are not present in stock openpilot.
StarPilot started as a fork to improve FrogPilot's operation on various uncooperative models of Chevy Bolt, and has now expanded to provide an improved openpilot experience on supported GM vehicles.
Questions?
Join us in the #general-motors channel of the FrogPilot discord. The pinned messages will lead you to the StarPilot threads. (Unfortunately, we can't link directly to threads).
Credits¶
These docs were created by Sherloaf Holmes. They are largely based off of the wonderful work of ayoba who created our previous documentation. Shoutout to Nik for always being there to help & answer questions in Discord. And of course, none of this would be possible without firestar4430, who created StarPilot and spends an unadvisable amount of his personal time fixing bugs, creating new features, and answering questions in Discord.
Community, & Development¶
StarPilot is developed by firestar4430 and thrives on the testing and feedback of our discord community. If you have questions, bug reports, or want to help test new improvements, join us in the #general-motors channel of the FrogPilot discord!
Have the right expectations and be safe¶
The Comma is best used as a hands-free lane centering and adaptive cruise control device on the highway. It is not capable of safely doing Full Self-Driving (despite Comma’s promotional “Taco Bell run” video) in most scenarios. Using it in complex driving environments is a recipe for a bad time.
In normal chill highway driving, the Comma is quite reliable, but like any driver assistance system, always pay full attention to what’s going on and be ready to take over.