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MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Crater Aug 16, 2012. 14 Replies

Hello,Downloaded MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi, won't install. Install Shield goes through its paces, Around the "validating" step it says "rolling back" and uninstalls, ending with "error....etc."This is…Continue

Busted Com Port

Started May 28, 2012 0 Replies

Hi,APM1, Oilpan with sensors, flying, all ok.Crashed (my fault), now:Tested Electronics:1) Basic servo control works; responds to radio commands2) Telemetry doesn't work; no data from plane3) Sensors…Continue

APM Connection Problem

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Slaghekke Oct 2, 2011. 7 Replies

(posted previously in Software, meant to post here)Is there a good reason my APM wouldn't connect in Flight mode but does connect in Setup mode?I am obedient in moving the mode switch as instructed…Continue

Connection Problem

Started Sep 3, 2011 0 Replies

Is there a good reason my APM wouldn't connect in Flight mode but does connect in Setup mode?I am obedient in moving the mode switch as instructed by the prompt.It always times out and gives the no…Continue

 

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David Crater replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Chris, after some delay, I'm back on the APM2; Uninstalled MP from my Win XP machine, reinstalled 1.2.5, did not connect Purged all APM and MP entries from Register with Regedit, reinstalled, upgraded to 1.2.6, connects Ok, now. Did not try on…"
Aug 16, 2012

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Chris Anderson replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Hmm. I've never seen that dot.Net error dialog before. Makes me think you've got a corrupt MP installation. Also, needless to say you shouldn't be trying to connect to MAVLink while you're in the terminal window, since that…"
Jul 31, 2012

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Is this an APM 1? If so, it looks like you've got the slider switch in the wrong position. It looks like you've got in CLI mode (back). It should be in flight mode (forward). "
Jul 30, 2012
David Crater replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Two more screen shots"
Jul 30, 2012
David Crater replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Chris,  Ok, Attached are: > screen shot of the error results. > 4 screen shots of the console window > Below is the Terminal log: Opened com port   Init ArduPlane V2.50 Free RAM: 2847 load_all took 756us 3ERASING LOGS 3Erasing…"
Jul 30, 2012

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Chris Anderson replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Oky,"
Jul 30, 2012
David Crater replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Chris, Yes, uploaded ArduPlane from the MP screen to the APM2. It appeared to complete successfully, lots of activity on the Rx/Tx indicators, and the upload progress bars for uploading, verifying, etc. all scrolled through."
Jul 30, 2012

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"David, have you loaded firmware (ArduCopter/Plane) on the board by clicking on the appropriate icon on the firmware tab? It won't connect via MAVLink until you do. "
Jul 30, 2012
Jake Stew replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"You might try using a terminal program like putty to verify that you're getting serial data. In device manager I always turn the com ports up to the max speed.  I don't think it matters though, as whatever program you're using…"
Jul 30, 2012
David Crater replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Chris, I have both APM1 and APM2. APM1 broke when I crashed (silly piloting error) and I was not able to fix it so I bought APM2. My current problems are with APM2. (I'd like to repair the APM1, if anybody would try. But if it cost more than…"
Jul 30, 2012

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"David: are you using APM 1 or APM 2?  APM 1 needs an FTDI driver (this is loaded automatically in Win 7 but not XP). APM 2 uses the Atmega32U2 driver that you tried before."
Jul 30, 2012
David Crater replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Which driver are you referring to? Com port? Downloaded: Arduino MEGA 2560.inf from http://ardupilot-mega.googlecode.com/files/Arduino%20MEGA%202560.inf. Uploaded ArduPlane to the board, appeared to complete successfully. But, cannot connect to…"
Jul 30, 2012
Jake Stew replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"XP is actually still the most used operating system in the world according to most…"
Jul 30, 2012

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Chris Anderson replied to David Crater's discussion MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install
"Not sure (not many are still running XP) but it sounds like all is well now. I assume you're loading the driver manually?"
Jul 29, 2012
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MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi Won't Install

Hello,Downloaded MissionPlanner32-1.2.msi, won't install. Install Shield goes through its paces, Around the "validating" step it says "rolling back" and uninstalls, ending with "error....etc."This is a Win XP machine, 32 bit. Installed .Net Frameworks:.Net 3.5 SP1.Net 3.0 Service Pack 2.Net 2.0 Service Pack 2.Net 1.1Ok, while checking versions for this post, I fired up APM Planner 1.1.88 mav 0.9 and allowed it to do the update. Now running MP 1.2 mav 1.0, seems ok.Any clue why it wouldn't…See More
Jul 29, 2012
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Busted Com Port

Hi,APM1, Oilpan with sensors, flying, all ok.Crashed (my fault), now:Tested Electronics:1) Basic servo control works; responds to radio commands2) Telemetry doesn't work; no data from plane3) Sensors don't work; when connected via USB, appears to connect, but no flight data received; no response to attitude changes.4) USB Comms work; can write/read parameters, write/read missions.5) Throttle respondsUploaded V2.34In Terminal/Connect response is;Opened com port  Init ArduPlane V2.34 Free RAM:…See More
May 28, 2012

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Lasers, theme park engineering, ride control, EE, lots of stuff
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Walking the line between FPV and UAV. Having fun with both.
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