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):
- 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
- Download the most recent ELEV-8 Flight Controller Firmware from the download page.
- Run the installer. For best results with the tutorials, accept all default settings.
Installing Parallax GroundStation
- Download and install the correct Parallax GroundStation software for your operating system
- For best results with the tutorials, accept all default settings.