How to reset FORMAT_VERSION to 0

ArduCopter Copter 4.3
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I’m trying to set up an Orange Cube from a previous build for a new project.

I previously reset all the parameters on a Cube by setting FORMAT_VERSION=0 and rebooting. As I recall, that worked fine.

But today, Mission Planner isn’t allowing me to change the value of FORMAT_VERSION because it’s a read-only parameter.

The ArduPilot wiki reminded me that there are alternative ways to do this - probably the easiest is the “restore to default” button in Mission Planner.

https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-parameter-reset.html

Has something changed in these procedures? I want to reset my parameters to the defaults, but if the options for doing so have changed, I’d like to understand why.

Many Thanks!

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Use “Reset to Default” Button in MPs Full Parameter List.

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Sure. I’m just wondering what changed. Maybe Mission Planner changed to keep users from setting this parameter to zero.

I think it’s important to keep track of changes. You never know what can be learned.

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You can use MAVProxy to reset a read-only parameter.
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After updating the parameter issue a reboot command, then recheck the parameter.

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