Recent content by Jonty

No I have not yet purchased - installed a Pixhawk 2.1 - Green Cube on my Solo. Reason: I cannot find a store with Green Cube willing to ship to Sierra Leone. If necessary, I will find a way. As for installing Arducopter 3.5, I understand it's not safe using the Solo stock cube. I believe Open...

All attempts at RTK connection via Mission planner have failed. I spent at least 30 min with all connected, but no indication final indication of RTK status. 3DR Solo (with Open Solo 3.0 upgrade) connected to MP - All good NEO M8P Rover GPS with updated firmware 1.40 installed in Solo. 15 - 18...

I have proceeded with firmware update of my NEO 8MP GPS to HPG_1.40 using U-Center software v8.28 I have downloaded the firmware file for NEO M8P GPS - In zip format. Site search Unzipped I get two *.BIN files, and PDF file which contains no useful information as to the process of firmware...

I followed your advice and installed Open Solo 3.0, both into the controller and copter. All installed correctly and after a few reboots, recalibrations, change of WiFi password etc, all appears functional for flight - Open Solo Installed correctly. However, my RTK is still not working - I do...

I'm very keen to know of your firmware files. When you say you upgraded 1.40, do you mean the Controller Firmware? (Currently I am running 1.2.1.1 as seen in 3DR App/Settings/System). I mention this as the odd chance. However I suspect you are referring to the Arducopter firmware. In using...

For all those keen on upgrading your Solo to RTK capacity. Here are some lessons learned. Although I have a Drotek XXL RTK Base and NEO M8P GPS installed within my Solo. This is not yet sufficient for RTK capacity. I have learned that firmware Arducopter 3.5.* needs to be updated, However...

For confirmation to all others. Update with Arducopter 3.5.*, only if Green Cube is installed. Hardware Requirements The Pixhawk 2.1 Green Cube (or a traditional Pixhawk 2.1 with the internal jumper set for 5 volts) is currently required for safe and reliable use of ArduCopter 3.5.0 and higher...

Roger that. Thanks for the confirmation.

Roger that. Thanks for confirmation.

I have yet to purchase the Pixhawk 2.1 Green Cube (Reason: I'm currently in Sierra Leone, but will be leaving for R&R next month and will obtain the GC then). I read that Arducopter 3.5 is not compatible-safe with the original Solo Stock Cube. Irrespective of this opinion, do you (or anyone...

I too have the setup you have. I need assistance, and would appreciate if anyone has insight into my problem. When running MP, I cannot get my Drotek XXL GPS RTK Base to communicate with my RTK NEO M8P GPS. i.e. In MP, I am not reading the GPS:rtk Float or no GPS:rtk Fixed within the Flight...

Thanks for the head-up. I'll follow your advice.

If you want your Alfa paddle antenna to fit inside your (hard-case) backpack while attached to the controller, I cut the foam insertion holes larger to accommodate. Warning if you cut too deep (as I did), your knife will piece the outer shell of your backpack. With controlled patience it will...

I need assistance, and would appreciate if anyone has insight into my problem. When running MP, I cannot get my Drotek XXL GPS RTK Base to communicate with my RTK NEO M8P GPS. i.e. In MP, I am not reading the GPS:rtk Float or no GPS:rtk Fixed within the Flight Data page. I have correctly...

No. I did not install ArduCopter 3.5.4 Solo Parameter file into my Solo. I have however upgraded my firmware with ArduCopter-v2.px4 using WinSCP to transfer file into firmware folder, and reboot on Solo into party mode. I am concerned updating to ArduCopter 3.5 given I do not have a Green Cube...