preflight software update blocked

Pedals2Paddles · Jul 29, 2017

Yes, you have the most current firmware now. You're good.

It's ironic this happened. I'm actually working on a process to eliminate all this BS as we speak. No more internet update from 3DR, just flash-and-fly.

ricardo2pinho · Jul 29, 2017

Hi Pedals2Paddles,
No surprise here! I've seen it to many times, so I was seeing it coming!

So when 3DR shutsdown this upgrade BS, only site-scan can upgrade?
Or are you building an alternative? What that will be?

By the way,
I've Autopilot 1.3.1, do you recommend upgrading to 1.5.3?
Releases · 3drobotics/ardupilot-solo · GitHub
Thank you!

Pedals2Paddles · Jul 29, 2017

I personally like the 1.5.3 firmware. But you just need to change the FS_RTL_CURR (or whatever it is I don't remember from the default 26 to 21 since our Solos are not as heavy as a Site Scan solo. If you read through that thread on here about it, you'll see what I mean.

Regarding the FW updates, I'm working on three things:
1) Making the recovery partition have the latest 2.4.2 firmware package so no internet update is needed
2) Making an update package that will work through the Solex app for people who still have the stock recovery.
3) Making a recovery partition that is compatible with the Green Cube

ricardo2pinho · Jul 29, 2017

@P2P, Excellent news and initiative!
I'm looking forward to hear from your excellent work.

I've just upgraded to 1.5.3 following carpy instructions.
After that:
1. Used 3DR Solo App, on "Settings":
> On "System Info" confirmed Autopilot version =1.5.3
> On "Solo" made the level calibration.

2. Used Tower App, after UDP connection:
> On "Parameters" changed: FS_BATT_CURR_RTL from 30 to 21
> Verified "RTL_SPEED" = 900

You suggested here to also change RTL_SPEED to 1250.
But you didn't mentioned this now. Shell I change it from 900 (20mph) to 1250 (28mph)?
Thanks