APM 2.8 is it supported?

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I have several F405s and F7s. I’m aware of how much they are. We could go back and forth all evening about the cost but I’d rather not.

I didn’t “encourage” anyone to go down any path. I only expressed my success and enjoyment with the APM 2.8. Again, no one gets to control what path into the hobby someone else takes. That’s the very definition of gatekeeping.

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Meanwhile I fly mine all the time with no issues.

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I’d argue that using supported hardware at lower cost than unsupported hardware actually lowers the barrier to entry by a rather significant margin. And that’s the very antithesis of gatekeeping…

Glad you’re having fun, man.

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We’ll agree to disagree.
I’m enjoying every minute :slight_smile:

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you’re missing the point, if someone got an apm, it will fly but that is it. They won’t be able to use any new software feature or accessory or sensor made in the last 10 years. they will be missing flight modes, no mavlink v2, very slow processor causes it to be very unstable on smaller machines, no serial RC input. no redundant sensors, no RGB leds, no ESC telemetry, no RC telemetry.

you can get a supported omnibusf4 flight controller that has a built in OSD, voltage sensing, multiple serial ports and the latest firmware support for $18, there is no reason to use an APM anymore.

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Hello Ron
Can you please advise what Mission Planner or config software you are using.
My son (14) has bought a ArduCopter Mega APM 2.8, for a simple boat he has built.
We see a lot of reasons why not to buy, but we are passed that point.
We are trying to get it configured and working. Any hints or tips on Firmware version and GCS version would be appreciated
Thanks

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I use Mission Planner. Not very familiar with boats but I believe the last version of Ardupilot that is compatible with APM 2.8 is 3.2.1. You should be able to install 3.2.1 using the “Install Firmware Legacy” option under Setup.

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That’s Copter. Rover is different. Not now but in the stone age they were different version levels for each vehicle type. Rover V3.2.1 was in 2018 long after the dinosaur era.

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Thanks to all the help, we got the system running.
Its not perfect but at least runs.

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We got our APM up and running.
Took a bit of head scratching and looking around forums.
However, it is functioning.