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Permalink Reply by Michael Pursifull on June 17, 2012 at 7:47pm

One possibility would be to try an external GPS. To use it, you have to find a way to disable the existing GPS. 

I have not tested this way, but you might try this: http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/jumper-s-for-apm2-onboard-gps

CAUTION: this method has not been tested yet. It might make your whole board not work. But if you can solder, you could reverse it. And you will need an external GPS. I recommend this one, or this one

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Permalink Reply by Antonio Rodriguez Buendia on June 18, 2012 at 4:34am

My problem is  find a way to disable the existing GPS. 

Thanks, i will study how make it.

 

PD: Any idea?

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Permalink Reply by firerescue41 on June 21, 2012 at 5:00pm

I did not see your post until today but i am in the same boat. If you get it fixed i would like to know how you do it.

Thank you

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Permalink Reply by Antonio Rodriguez Buendia on June 29, 2012 at 9:22am

I've already solved, I unsoldered that I connected a GPS and external GPS. It works correctly

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Permalink Reply by Antonio Rodriguez Buendia on June 29, 2012 at 9:24am

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Permalink Reply by vUAVman on June 21, 2012 at 6:29pm

I have the same problem.  Here's what I think are the possible fixes.  Anyone have a "how to" for #s 1, 2, or 3?

1. disable GPS and attach external GPS.

2. buy replacement APM2 shield

3. service fee for APM2 shield repair (not an available service from 3D Robotics)

4. buy replacement APM2

** This hobby isn't so expensive when accidentally damaged equipment is covered by credit card buyer insurance **

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Permalink Reply by Michael Pursifull on June 21, 2012 at 7:14pm

see http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/jumper-s-for-apm2-onboard-gps

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