Step 22: Install Software

In order to configure your ELEV-8 Flight Controller in the next step, you will need to install three small pieces of software. 

Parts Needed:

You will need a Windows or Mac computer and two pieces of software, choosing the version for your operating system.  You will also need the most recent version of the Flight controller firmware.

​Install Simple IDE (for updating/modifying firmware):

1. Download and install the correct SimpleIDE programming software for your operating system
   • SimpleIDE for Windows version 1.0 RC20
   • SimpleIDE for Mac version 1.0 RC2

Install ELEV-8 Flight Controller Firmware

1. Download the most recent ELEV-8 Flight Controller Firmware from the download page.
2. Run the installer.  For best results with the tutorials, accept all default settings.

Installing Parallax GroundStation

1. Download and install the correct Parallax GroundStation software for your operating system
   • Parallax GroundStation Software for Windows
   • Parallax GroundStation Software for Mac
2. For best results with the tutorials, accept all default settings.