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Hud Display Missing in Mission Planner

I did an update from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and now I am having problems with the HUD Display missing in Mission Planner.  Also, I have to go to Task Manager to close Mission Planner too.

Attached is my current Mission Planner display in "Flight Data

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Minimosd

I purchased the Minimosd from 3D Robotics and everything is wired and works between my quad and FPV.  My problem is when I go to the Minimosd-Extra to configure the panel layout on my PC.  I keep getting the following message.  "Failed to Upload New

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Battery Failsafe (RTL) crash

While flying my APM 2.6, my quad went into RTL.  Based upon my log, the RTL was triggered by the low voltage (10.5).  Although, I don't understand why, because I had the failsafe options disabled.

I was flying my F450 in the woods so I didn't want the

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Stablize Mode - Crash

I have been trying to get an APM 2.6 in working order.  Unfortunately, this time the copter crashed from 12 feet in the air and destroyed three Graupner props and a 8000 mAh lipo.  Note:  This is not my first UAV build.    

I have flashed, erased and

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Mission Planner Update Failed

The following message appeared when I checked for updates.  I should add, my logs are not recording.

"Update Faliled.  File download does not match Hash: Geo Utility.dll"

What should I do?

This is my second APM and it is getting very frustrating.  I did

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Compassmot - Possible Glitch

I have did the Compassmot on my hexacopter last year, but 3DRobotics support said the following for my quadcopter that I have just completed and ready to test.

 Hello Dan.

Glad everything is fine now!
A quick note, we have reports that the Compassmot is

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Unknown Device

I have been using the APM 2.5 and haven't had a problem finding the COM to connect within Mission Planner.  I now have an APM 2.6 that I am trying to setup.  Although, I am not able see the Arduino Mega 2560.  I have the drivers on the hard drive (Wi

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Transmitter with More Channels

I am currently using the Spektrum DX7s and it has worked well for me using the APM 2.5 on my hexacopter.  All though, after setting up the transmitter for six modes for Arducopter and the pitch/tilt control on my camera, I am maxed on my channels.  N

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APM Mode Values

What is the min. recommended value to be away from the PWM limits of other modes?

Even though the Flight Modes will switch within the Mission Planner, I have found during a test flight a couple of my mode values were too close to one another.  I reali

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Loiter Problem

Today I was testing the Alt Hold and Loiter modes.  When I switched to Loiter for the first time, my hexacopter locked into position.  After Loiter, I switched back to Stabilize.  Everything seemed okay.  Although, when I went back to Loiter, the hex

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Flight Time and zacc Raw_IMU_T Concerns

I would like some help reviewing my tlog.  I wanted to test the Alt_Hold and Loiter, but my flight times stink. The hexacopter is seven pounds and I am using a 4S 5000mAh 50c lipo. Per the voltage_battery, It seems I get a considerable drop in voltag

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Compassmot Results

I did the compassmot calibration and at full throttle I keep getting 38%.  I know it is in the low range of the gray area.  I should be okay per compassmot, correct?  All of my other calibrations look good.

Thanks. 

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