In order to configure your ELEV-8 Flight Controller in the next step, you will need to install three small pieces of software.
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.
Links
[1] https://www.parallax.com/downloads/simpleide-propeller-c-software-windows
[2] https://www.parallax.com/downloads/simpleide-propeller-c-software-mac
[3] http://www.parallax.com/downloads/elev-8-flight-controller-firmware
[4] http://www.parallax.com/downloads/parallax-groundstation-software-windows
[5] https://www.parallax.com/downloads/parallax-groundstation-software-mac