Autopilot Firmware Upgrade from 1.3.1 to 1.5.3

[n8lbv]

I'm having some issues landing in FLY mode.
I don't think it's firmware related.
Most likely user error. I'll share more details on that when I have 'em

 

[DJMc]

I'm having some issues landing in FLY mode.
I don't think it's firmware related.
Most likely user error. I'll share more details on that when I have 'em

I think your landing issue sounds unrelated to be honest. The responses to the thread on your landing issue here How to properly land manually? are spot on.

 

[Toiletbowl]

i tested yesterday flying on the beach the solo are very stable.

 

[FlyGuy80]

Planning to update my Solo from 1.3.1 to 1.5.3 firmware. Just wondering from those who are currently running the 1.5.3 (sitescan) firmware version on their Solo, if there are any issues or other concerns before doing this upgrade. I have seen previous posts in this thread, where there were concerns with 1.5.3 vs 1.5.2 related to the Solo ESC's ... is the 1.5.3 upgrade considered safe at this time? thanks!

 

[Pedals2Paddles]

Yes. It is just as safe as the 1.3.1 firmware on your solo today. The slew rate protection is still there and is unchanged.

 

[FlyGuy80]

Yes. It is just as safe as the 1.3.1 firmware on your solo today. The slew rate protection is still there and is unchanged.

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

 

[hardhat068]

I did the update to 1.5.3 last night. It was a breeze. I definitely notice smoother footage. Here is my test flight.

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[Viper126]

Does this update still need to be installed this way or does the latest Solex allow install? Anyone know?

 

[hardhat068]

Does this update still need to be installed this way or does the latest Solex allow install? Anyone know?

The update can only be done through Winscp and Mission Planner. Refer to the instructions at the beginning of the thread.

 

[ecko_87]

OKay i have followed the steps but my solo still seems to be running the old software....
Unless "Reboot" is something more than just turning it off and on again?

 

[carpy]

OKay i have followed the steps but my solo still seems to be running the old software....
Unless "Reboot" is something more than just turning it off and on again?

Only because you said "seems to be" what does it say for versions in Solo or Solex?

 

[ecko_87]

1.3.1 still on the app

 

[carpy]

1.3.1 still on the app

Ok. It could be a number of things. To start, where did you put the firmware file on Solo? Did you get the "party" mode lights?

 

[dneelands]

Finally got around to this. Everything you need is in posts 1 and 2. Read them fully. The whole process takes about 12 minutes if you include the level calibration (12:30 if you take the props off to calibrate.)

 

[ecko_87]

Here is where it is
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[ecko_87]

just answered my own questions and got it to work!
had the file in the wrong section now is installed , sorry for the much around guys !!
and thanks

 

[carpy]

just answered my own questions and got it to work!
had the file in the wrong section now is installed , sorry for the much around guys !!
and thanks

 

[dneelands]

just answered my own questions and got it to work!
had the file in the wrong section now is installed , sorry for the much around guys !!
and thanks

You should clarify for people who come later so they put it in 'firmware' (as it say in carpys succinct post #1) not in 'firmware/loaded'

 

[ecko_87]

ill do a guide when i recconect

 

[Saijin_Naib]

I just wanted to say thank you to Pedals2Paddles and all the other members in this forum and elsewhere.

As for this specific thread, I put all three of my Solos on 1.5.3 and they're flying quite happily. Thanks for this tip!