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Hi all,

I just received an APM 1.0 module from udrones (have a 2.0 on backorder), but am stuck on a certain step of the setup. What I've accomplished so far:

1) Uploaded ardupilot 2.27 alpha from the mission planner

2) Wired up my receiver and a few servos and my 'gear switch' to input 8 so I can toggle between 2 modes.

3) Calibrated my radio, and verified that I can see the PWM settings changing and can control some servos through the output pins in MANUAL mode.

4) Got frustrated trying to get IMU data to read out so I went and checked out latest code from git, copied over library folders, and uploaded current master.

I am stuck trying to get MissionPlanner to read out any IMU data or GPS data as described here:

http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/SensorCheck

I know the IMU on my board works, because I can use the CLI in test mode to see y/p/r change, but am unable to get the flight display or status to read out.

Does switch 2 need to be in a certain position for this to work? I've tried toggling it to no effect. I don't get any gps info either, even though the blue led on my external GPS is solid (indicating lock?).

thanks for any help and merry christmas!

Adam