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Programming Setup

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Using the Revolution board to configure MWOSD (software) without disconnecting the minimOSD (hardware) board

With the Revolution board you can use the FlexiIO port for telemetry and optional DTR pin is wired with MinimOSD.minimOSD . Leaving the DTR pin connected at all times has not been a problem. Leaving the DTR pin connected offers the major convenience of being able to program the minimOSD without disconnecting it from the Revolution board. This is an alternative to using the FTDI breakout board to program the minimOSD. To use this option, follow these steps: 

Connect the receiver port with the minimOSD board. Please note the programming cannot be done without DTR pin wired.

First you need to setup Setup Revolution board as follows :

1 - Connect Revolution board to the computer.

2 - Go to the Configuration Tab and Hardware tab.

3 - For USB VCP function, select ComBridge.

4 - In Receiver Port (FlexiIO), select ComBridge.

5 - Save and reboot board

Now you can connect the receiver port with the minimOSD board, be sure the revolution board is powered with 5V

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6 - Close Librepilot so there will be no port conflict.

7 - Open MWOSD Configurator and connect to the correct port.

Be sure the revolution board is powered with 5V.

When programming of the minimOSD board is completed, disconnect from the Revolution board so there is no conflict accessing the port. Open Librepilot and reconnect. Restore the settings to the USB VCP function port and the Receiver Port (FlexiIO) port. Save and reboot the Revolution board.



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Using FTDI device

Connect FTDI device with MinimOSD as follow


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