Configurator — ports, modes, failsafe
Track: Drone Building & Smartphone Control · Duration: 42 min
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Configurator — ports, modes, failsafe
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Baseline setup
- Flash current stable target; load defaults for your board.
- Set ports for RX and peripherals; enable serial RX on correct UART.
- Modes: arm on a switch; add buzzer / GPS rescue if installed.
Failsafe
Configure drop / land behavior when RX link is lost — test carefully at low altitude.
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