This tutorial will show you how to write and edit Propeller C code and the Flight Controller firmware using the SimpleIDE software. You will compile your code and load it into the Propeller microcontroller on the Flight Controller, then see the results.
A complete, tested, configured ELEV-8 v3 (Parallax Item #80300 [3] or Item #80330 [4]) that has a receiver with at least 6 channels, such as:
If you wish to mount hardware, sensors, or lights to the bottom chassis plate of your ELEV-8 v3, you will need hardware and/or adhesive, such as:
If you wish to complete the optional activities in this tutorial, including connecting your flight controller to an external development board, you will need:
One of the easiest ways to add functionality to your ELEV-8 v3 (or any other sUAV) is to attach a development board such as an ActivityBoard [16], Board of Education [17], or Arduino + Parallax Sheild [18]. It is even possible to power any of these boards directly from the ELEV-8 v3's by building a custom adapter cable:
Links
[1] https://learn.parallax.com/propeller-c-set-simpleide
[2] http://learn.parallax.com/elev-8-v3-quadcopter-assembly-guide/step-23-install-or-update-firmware
[3] https://www.parallax.com/product/80300
[4] https://www.parallax.com/product/80330
[5] https://www.parallax.com/product/80206
[6] https://www.parallax.com/product/80208
[7] https://www.parallax.com/product/730-80300
[8] https://www.parallax.com/product/570-80300
[9] https://www.parallax.com/product/570-35000
[10] https://www.parallax.com/product/720-00011
[11] https://www.parallax.com/product/800-00080
[12] https://www.parallax.com/product/800-00120
[13] https://www.parallax.com/product/451-00303
[14] https://www.parallax.com/product/800-00046
[15] https://www.parallax.com/product/800-00048
[16] https://www.parallax.com/product/32912
[17] https://www.parallax.com/product/28850
[18] https://www.parallax.com/product/35000
[19] http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/tensility-international-corp/CA-2185/CP-2185-ND/568576
[20] https://www.parallax.com/product/700-10011
[21] https://www.parallax.com/product/910-27200
[22] https://www.parallax.com/product/700-10001
[23] https://www.parallax.com/product/700-10002