Hello Everyone,
I just recently got the NG code loaded on my arducopter and I wanted to try out the GPS.
I cannot get a RED LED light on my IMU that tells me I have a GPS lock. I am using the MTEK GPS that came with the arducopter kit. What are some steps I can try?
I noticed there is some info about updating firmware on the GPS, but is that necessary for the GPS that came with the arducopter kit?
Also, I ran across some stuff that suggested the reset button, but I'm not sure where the reset button is?
Could someone point me in the right direction, Please?
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I think you could separate whether it's a location problem (i.e. you're in too urban an environment) or whether it's a firmware problem by checking the little blue light on the GPS itself. I think the firmware change only affects how the GPS communicates with the APM no actually on it's ability to get a lock...
so if the little blue light on the GPS is flashing - it's your location.
If the blue light goes solid but the APM's lights don't indicate that it has a lock (sorry, i forget at this moment what light indicates a lock), then it's more likely that you need ot update the MTK's firmware.
-Randy
The reset button worked for me. If you look in the Wiki you'll find a photo of the IMU board, the reset switch is on that board and it is labeled