Could someone send a link with the modified firmware they compiled, for the mini pix V1.0 II, in the arduplane version?
I don’t think there is one.
I encountered a similar issue with my Mini Pix not being recognized or responding, and I thought I might have bricked it. Here’s what I did:
- Open up Device Manager, and open up Ports.
- Plug in the MiniPix and make note of the USB driver.
- The MiniPix will appear in Ports briefly before disappearing. RadioLink’s version of MissionPlanner installs “minipix” driver. If this shows up, quickly right click and remove/uninstall driver. If it disappears, unplug/plug it in and select&delete the driver before it disconnects.
- Download and install QualityGroundControl.
- Plug MiniPix back in. Check Device Manager to confirm that PX4 BL FMU (COM#) appears briefly. (Windows 10 installed this automatically for me)
- Open up QualityGroundControl, and select Vehicle Setup / Firmware.
- Unplug MiniPix, and plug it back in. QGC will now keep the bootloader active! It should show that it is connected to the bootloader.
- Open up RadioLink’s version of MissionPlanner (Other versions will NOT work) Flash firmware, and it should flash this time around.
Just a sequence that I stumbled through which might help if you get stuck.
Could you upload the modified firmware again?
Hello Renato I had the same problem and after using a new shorter usb cable my problem was solft I hoop yours to.
I’ve been using the Turbopix from Radio Link. Same as mini Pix but in an alum case.
I’ve had numerous issues with the firmware just being lost from the board. Ver3.5.3
Radiolink have updated to 3.5.8 but they are unable to tell me if this will prevent a firmware loss.
Needless to say this problem has been very costly to my business.
Has anyone got any info why firmware would be lost from a board such that it has to be reflashed?
Thx
Gary
I don’t have any Radiolink hardware but some history as I understand it with Arducopter (I know you are using RadioLink specific firmware not official Arducopter). There is official Arducopter firmware for the origanal minipixes, then Radiolink at some point removed the Fram chip from the boards (cost cutting I suppose) which broke the AC firmware as it was configured. But if you follow this thread you will find version compiled by @vierfuffzig that will work with those boards.
So, why don’t you try it if Radiolink support is so poor that they can’t give you an answer? Assuming you have one of these newer boards that is.
Nice fishing Drones BTW!!
I¢ve been using the Turbopix from Radio Link. Same as mini Pix but in an alum case.
Sorry, that’s not the case. The TurboPix is a significantly different
piece of hardware.
ArduPilot doesn’t have support for the TurboPix ATM.
I¢ve had numerous issues with the firmware just being lost from the board. Ver3.5.3
Radiolink have updated to 3.5.8 but they are unable to tell me if this will prevent a firmware loss.
Sorry, we really can’t help you with that. We could speculate, but here’s
many ways this could happen. The reason we can’t help you with that is
that RadioLink are violating the license under which we distribute
ArduPilot - with the consequence that we don’t have access to the source
code to see what they’ve… changed.
Also, 3.5.8 is ancient history. That’s not even our old stable release
at this point 
Needless to say this problem has been very costly to my business.
Trying to word this nicely… but you might spend a little more and get
some nice hardware - plenty of our partners make excellent gear and offer
awesome support.
Gary
Yours,
Hi Gary, it’s just worth a try if you haven’t done so already. Update your firmware to the latest open-source firmware from Radiolink find here https://radiolink.com/newsinfo/397274.html?templateId=114801 by using Radiolink Mission Planner. I didn’t have the same issue so can’t say it will work or not! I’m running the Radiolink Mini Pix v1.0ii and it runs prefect on the open-source v4.0.3, I have also installed Mission Planner 1.3.72 just to get the latest settings. you can find the latest Mission Planner here https://firmware.ardupilot.org/Tools/MissionPlanner/ but don’t use it to upgrade the firmware. Hope that this can help you!
Unfortunately latest open-source version will soft-brick mini-pix controller without fram chip installed! it needs to be patched first! patch provided earlier in this thread.
What do you mean by soft-brick? I have just flashed my mini pix with the latest firmware from radiolink with no errors and modifications.
good time of a day
i am talking about genuine open source ardupilot firmware originated from ardupilot.org that needs to accomodate latest hardware revisions or at least there must be warning about the problem somewhere
(and by the way i don’t think that this discuss it correct place for any other piece of software)
Thank for the info. Was not my intention to discuss other software, was just trying to help the guy with his problem… 
Hi.
We moved to Holybro, Pixhawk 4. Sure better quality and at more than double the price.
I do have a small issue still.
Here is a log
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGZERXCdkzMaGyKQYBSn5iVDKw0YDoov/view?usp=sharing
Drone leans left on first forward flight, but then seems to self learn and correct it self.
But problem comes back after each reboot.
My FC might be about 3 degree left if that could be problem.
Thanks
Gary
is there any way to use esc port 3 for my tilt on my camera mini pix v1
Hi.
I completely dumped Radio link.
We had to recall over 50 drones to remove radio link.
We now use Holybro products.
So much better. .
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Hello Gary,
I understand It’s 2 years since you have posted this.
But I still wanted to try.
Are there any Radiolink’s FCs still available with you?
If you are not using them, can I buy few of them?
Thanks
Arun
I have Minipix v1, the supported by Ardupilot, dual GPS ts100, se100 GPS, led, power switch with buzzer, two i2c hubs, PDB, MinimOSD cased, everything unused, it is for an antenna tracker I never make.
They are expensive these days, I would look for other option, but if you want it I can sell everything together.
Cheers
Hello Andres,
Thanks for showing interest to sell. Please could you share me some pictures of the lot and the price you are willing to sell at.
you can dm me at jparun36@gmail.com
Thank you
Sorry I integrated it in a project.
Good luck