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  • Not sure where your question goes? Ask here. ModalAI engineers and the community answer questions about any VOXL product.

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    @zachary-lowell-0 That worked perfectly, thanks!
  • VOXL 2, VOXL 2 Mini and VOXL 2 IO: bring-up, connectors, power, cameras, system image and SDK installs on the current compute platform.

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    Hi @K.Stute, IMX377 never became a supported sensor on VOXL 2, and the M0026 IMX377 module is end of life. What is on the board today: The system image ships a sensor module driver for IMX377, but only for camera slot 3 (J7 upper, which is M0084 JU): /usr/share/modalai/chi-cdk/imx377/com.qti.sensormodule.imx377_3.bin voxl-camera-server has no imx377 sensor type, and none of the standard camera configs use it, so voxl-configure-cameras can't set it up. The sensor types the server accepts are listed in common_defs.h. If you want to experiment anyway: copy that bin into /usr/lib/camera, plug the camera into J7 upper, check dmesg for imx377 probe succeeded, then start from an IMX214 hires config on slot 3 and change the resolutions to match the IMX377. That is untested on VOXL 2 and we can't support it. For a 4K hires camera on VOXL 2 we recommend the IMX412 (M0107 or M0161). It has drivers for several slots and is used in the standard camera configs. See VOXL 2 Image Sensors and VOXL 2 Camera Configs.
  • Starling 2, Starling 2 Max, Sentinel, Seeker, m500, RB5, the PX4 Autonomy Developer Kit and Stinger FPV: flying, tuning, repairs and spare parts.

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    Hi @chris-pagnotta , yes it will work using M0181 adapter (provided in the kit) connected to VOXL2 J8. Please let me know if you need more details. Alex
  • Flight Core, Flight Core v2, Flight Core ArduPilot, the original VOXL, VOXL Flight, VOXL Flight Deck, VOXL-CAM and the older dev kits.

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    Alex KushleyevA
    @qqa , we have document how to achieve folder-level encryption on VOXL2 here : https://docs.modalai.com/enabling-file-encryption/ . Please let us know if you have any other questions.
  • ESCs, image sensors, ToF and tracking cameras, Microhard and cellular modems, power modules, GPS and other add-on boards.

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    VinnyV
    Sorry @senja for the delays, this post did not get flagged for me. Yes, they install on different sides of the VOXL 2 board as shown here: https://docs.modalai.com/voxl2-connectors/#connector-callouts [image: 1792693889198-9a619597-c0ad-460a-b43a-c0689c8a0aab-image.jpeg] https://docs.modalai.com/M0226/#overview [image: 1792693659205-3064b401-56ca-4e7d-973c-0fe9c3ebe5cc-image.jpeg] https://docs.modalai.com/m0062-datasheet/#connector-callouts [image: 1792693766032-bc42a15b-8021-47f4-a9b6-534603ed8399-image.jpeg]
  • voxl-sdk releases, MPA services, camera and video pipelines, Remote ID, and building and deploying your own software on VOXL.

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    Thanks Tom and Eric, finally resolved this, it ended up being a power supply issue. The unit we used to typically run it on the bench seemingly browned out somewhere in the flashing procedure.
  • GPS-denied navigation with VIO, AprilTag relocalization, mapping and path planning, and obstacle avoidance.

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    Anthony KangA
    Files promised below voxl-mapper-packages.zip
  • Answers to the questions we get most often, written by ModalAI.

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    Hello. Can a Starling 2 drone autonomously fly while flying over the pipe inside a sewer? The drone must fly autonomously in a dark place to inspect cracks or internal conditions while flying along the water pipe. I'm not sure if this feature can run on Starling, so I'm asking for help!
  • Have an idea for our products or software you would like to see implemented? Tell us here.

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    Serhii RovnyiS
    Hello everyone, I am looking for some expert advice on a VOXL 2 companion computer setup for a long-range platform. I have two main integration challenges: Challenge A: VIO at Higher Altitudes To solve the motion blur and pixel density issues at higher altitudes, I am planning a 6-camera configuration. I want to use 4 downward-facing sensors (2 daylight + 2 IR) equipped with narrow-angle lenses, alongside 2 standard wide-angle sensors (front and rear). Could you advise on the best supported sensors (e.g., IMX series) for this? Has anyone successfully tuned the voxl-qvio-server for narrow-angle lenses, and what were the altitude limits you achieved? Challenge B: LAN Integration & WireGuard The payload data flow will be: External RTSP Camera -> Ethernet -> VOXL 2 (WireGuard encryption) -> Ethernet -> Digital RX. Because VOXL 2 lacks multiple LAN ports, I will need a miniature industrial Ethernet switch. Does ModalAI have any tested hardware recommendations for this? Furthermore, what is the best practice for routing this VPN traffic through the VOXL 2 Ubuntu environment without bottlenecking the CPU? We are currently evaluating the VOXL 2 for a broader fleet deployment and want to ensure the ecosystem can support this custom optics requirement. Any feedback on off-the-shelf solutions or standard configurations for this use case would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
  • Ask ModalAI to review your PCB, connector choices or system architecture before you build, and find 3D models of our products.

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    Elvis BicharriE
    Hi @vinny Thank you for sending the Starling 2 Max STEP file, it's very helpful: the propellers are included, and the frame lines up exactly with the V3 model's coordinates. The export is a single flattened body with no part names, so I can't identify individual components. I have a few questions about the ToF sensor in particular. Configuration: Can you confirm this file is the V4 frame with the C29 sensor package? ToF position: Where is the ToF sensor in this model? A centre point and the direction of the optical axis would be enough, in the file's own coordinates (X right, Y up, Z forward, mm). Comparing it with the V3/C28 model, my best guess is the front-left of the nose, standing upright, around X −13 / Y 10 / Z 63 mm. Is that right? Which ToF parts: Which ToF module and adapter board does C29 use? I tried virtually fitting your public M0178_STARLING_TOF_ADAPTER_REVA and MCAM-00005-TOF-A65 3D models into the nose of this STEP file (software shape-matching, no physical hardware), and neither matches exactly. Is there a different part number, or is the ToF shown in simplified form in this export? Orientation and field of view: An earlier forum post said the C29 ToF is mounted "vertically". Does that mean the 106° side of its 106° × 86° view is vertical, so the horizontal view is 86°? Named-parts version: If possible, could you share the same model as a multi-part STEP with component names, or a dimensioned drawing of the C29 nose showing the ToF, tracking-camera and hi-res-camera positions? I need this to check that a removable payload mount and propeller bumpers stay out of the ToF and tracking-camera views. Thanks again.