Recent content by chengdigger

Thanks @rcglider you got me on the right path. For others stuck in this hell wanting to try this, here are a few additional tips: - in addition to python, you also need to install the git client -if you don't want to reboot after installing py and git, manually update the path to include these -...

This bug is killing me. I was foolish enough to attempt the factory reset and now am stuck in the preflight update prison. I was promised a call back from 3dr on this by c.o.b, but I'm not optimistic. I see how to update firmware on the pixhawk from the github releases. Anyone have info on how...

I modified the original post to include the following: This problem has resolved itself. I was testing a different tablet (with a non-beta version of 3dr services) and I saw the gimbal LED turned orange (firmware update) and the solo was blinking some odd colors. After that, gimbal appears to be...

I would guess app as well. However, the solo controller also says there is no gimbal connected when you attempt to use the gimbal controls. I will fire up another tablet though and test that.

Yeah, my original post has a screenshot from the Solo app showing the App is at 1.1.0 and the Solo & controller are at 1.1.12. The gopro is also updated to v3. I find it odd that the solo app is not returning a version for the autopilot.

Yeah, both cables are in. I am getting the video feed to the solo app. However, this is independent of the gimbal. Since the gimbal powers up and 'goes green', we know the controller cable is also installed and working to some degree.

I just installed my long-awaited gimbal and was hoping to take a flight. I'm seeing some trouble though. The solo controller reports no gimbal found when I attempt to test the camera controls. The solo app reports no gimbal and no autopilot. I've confirmed the controller connector is installed...

When I did the firmware upgrade (with 2 upgraded wifi cards) the controller did not broadcast any SSID. I had previously changed the SSID from the stock previously for security. However, I reset the controller and wifi came back up, which allowed solo to update w/o problem. I suspect the...

@Jubalr I think we can get a 3 mile out and back, maybe more - battery willing. Plotting a safe course that long with emergency LZs is tricky here. @NYG I did notice RSSI bounce more on my previous test flight w/ the 2 upgraded radios. I was being really sloppy aiming the antennas. I stopped...

OK the weather was nice today. I took solo w/ 2 upgraded radios and FPVLR out. I made it to 2.5miles before turning around. The RSSI was still -69db and I wasn't doing the best job of aiming precisely. Battery is much more of an issue at these distances. I made it back to takeoff w/ about 25%...

Yeah, dropping the pitch toggle is smart. I wasn't quite sure what I was dealing with in there. Test flight was super. I only took it out ~2.1mi @ 400ft. RSSI was notably better, even though I was pretty sloppy aiming the antennas in the right direction. In fact, @2mi I was reading ~-68db. I'm...

Thanks @NYG! I just installed the upgrade card on the controller and will try a test flight connected to a FPVLR antenna. It's worth mentioning that you may need the nimble, small hands of a Chinese child factory worker to get those harnesses disconnected inside the controller. My meatslabs of...