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APM MTK GPS

Posted by Jeff on October 17, 2010 at 3:53pm
I am having problems getting a lock using APM and MTK GPS.  One question, if the mtk GPS is ordered separately from the MTK adapter does it come with the custom DIY firmware?  If it does not come with the firmware could someone point me to the thread on updating the firmware?  I know I have seen that thread but could not find it again.

I am using the latest APM software.
I have selected the correct GPS in the code.
I don't have the GPS hooked to the IMU.

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  • Jeff October 19, 2010 at 5:12pm
    I finally got the correct firmware loaded on the MTK gps but I am still unable to obtain a GPS lock on the APM. The AP and gps have been sitting outside for probably 45 min. Any ideals?
  • Jeff October 18, 2010 at 11:24am
    Well after trying to load the new MTK firmware and getting nowhere fast, I brought out the Ublox and tried it out with the APM, got an instant lock :( I wonder if the MTK adapter could be faulty? Its not going to be fun getting the MTK off that adapter board since its already been soldered.
  • Admin
    Thomas J Coyle III October 17, 2010 at 4:25pm
    Jeff,

    Ask and you shall receive: http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot/wiki/MediaTek

    Regards,
    TCIII
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