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Navigate to the S6R downloads page and download the latest Config tool. -
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You will also need to download the latest firmware version for your receiver. In this case it is version 171204. -
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Select the COM number that was assigned to the STK driver. In my case it is COM4. Click the File button. -
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Navigate to the S6R firmware folder and select the desired firmware version. -
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At this point the tool will be looking for the receiver. Promptly connect the Receiver to the STK via the S.Port cable, observing proper polarity. -
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My new Bixler v1.1 stands ready for it's maiden flight. -
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A closer look at the aft section reveals one of three radio systems onboard the aircraft, a 915Mhz telemetry air radio for communicating telemetry data with a ground radio attached to an Asus tablet computer. -
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Relocating the rudder and elevator servos to the rear of the aircraft not only counteracted the addition nose-weight of the FPV gear... -
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...it also freed up space within the fuse to house a Turnigy Plush 25A ESC and a Turnigy 5A SBEC. The ESC's BEC supplies power for the servos while the separate SBEC feeds a clean 5V to the MinimOSD for onscreen overlay of mavlink data from the APM. -
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This removable side hatch was cut to provide access to the APM 2.5. The antenna from the 2.4Ghz RX was secured above the hatch with hot glue. -
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A closer look at the APM 2.5 board. An APM Power Module supplies power to the APM as well as voltage and current data of the flight battery. -
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A seperate FPV Pod contains a GoPro Hero 3 Silver and Fatshark 5.8Ghz video transmitter. The GoPro provides FPV picture as well as recording the flight in HD. I have been flying this FPV setup on my tricopter for some time now and really enjoy it! -
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The MinimOSD is secured to the underside of the FPV Pod with Velcro.