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  • Discussion regarding VOXL-CAM

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    @Alex-Kushleyev I initially tried using an LCD screen for the checkerboard, but the camera wasn't detecting it. Should I move the camera around when transitioning between boxes on the LCD screen? Afterward, I reverted to the physical checkerboard and moved slowly during calibration. Additionally, I switched to the stereo camera configuration (https://docs.modalai.com/voxl2-camera-configs/#c-10-front-stereo-only-ov7251). Calibration completed successfully, and I was able to start the voxl-dfs-server (after renaming the intrinsics/extrinsics files to match the DFS configuration). However, I'm still not seeing valid output data in the VOXL Portal. Both the DFS server status and journal logs appear normal. Any idea what might be causing this? The orientation was labeled vertical in the extrinsics file, I updated it to horizontal since the cameras are mounted in that direction, I tried both. voxl2:~$ voxl-calibrate-camera stereo -s 6x9 -l 0.0254 Waiting for valid pipe... Please open voxl-portal in a web browser to view the camera calibrator overlay stream Running Calibration... Calibrating Left Camera using intrinsics guess for ov7251 stereo cam Matrix [512.0490656858071, 0, 317.943082105687; 0, 512.9677676044445, 249.1010817824914; 0, 0, 1] Distortion [-0.2223760024137635; 0.2834698825913266; 0.006375005556120415; 0.001380405690556171; -0.3234049381178579] distortion_model: plumb_bob Re-projection error reported by calibrateCamera: 0.618295 Calibration Succeded! Calibrating Right Camera using intrinsics guess for ov7251 stereo cam Matrix [499.9941123870856, 0, 302.2300515222531; 0, 500.0159138740167, 197.2845691878148; 0, 0, 1] Distortion [-0.1920328131645855; 0.1661211129668493; -9.2603546772169e-06; -0.0005742159007090549; -0.1386842520292771] distortion_model: plumb_bob Re-projection error reported by calibrateCamera: 0.654897 Calibration Succeded! Calibrating Extrinsics 7 frames will be processed Processing non-fisheye stereo R [0.9998717783469182, -0.01301971984148091, 0.009322754990917012; 0.01315096821001574, 0.9998132816974246, -0.01415816995820597; -0.009136678855605861, 0.01427895782876463, 0.9998563059074108] T [-0.09106229154044132; 0.0003557888497092847; -0.01247277836064075] Re-projection error reported by stereoCalibrate: 0.921971 Detected horizontal stereo pair Distance between cameras: 0.0911 Extrinsics Calibration Succeded! Saved intrinsics to: /data/modalai/opencv_stereo_intrinsics.yml Saved extrinsics to: /data/modalai/opencv_stereo_extrinsics.yml Exiting Cleanly [image: 1745965925691-ce4025ae-5114-4473-ae6a-d9e4862c4b13-image.png] cat opencv_stereo_front_extrinsics.yml %YAML:1.0 --- R: !!opencv-matrix rows: 3 cols: 3 dt: d data: [ 9.9987177834691821e-01, -1.3019719841480912e-02, 9.3227549909170124e-03, 1.3150968210015740e-02, 9.9981328169742456e-01, -1.4158169958205966e-02, -9.1366788556058610e-03, 1.4278957828764632e-02, 9.9985630590741081e-01 ] T: !!opencv-matrix rows: 3 cols: 1 dt: d data: [ -9.1062291540441320e-02, 3.5578884970928471e-04, -1.2472778360640750e-02 ] reprojection_error: 9.2197082833254862e-01 orientation: vertical calibration_time: "2025-04-29 21:24:04" cat opencv_stereo_front_intrinsics.yml %YAML:1.0 --- M1: !!opencv-matrix rows: 3 cols: 3 dt: d data: [ 5.1204906568580714e+02, 0., 3.1794308210568698e+02, 0., 5.1296776760444448e+02, 2.4910108178249143e+02, 0., 0., 1. ] D1: !!opencv-matrix rows: 5 cols: 1 dt: d data: [ -2.2237600241376348e-01, 2.8346988259132661e-01, 6.3750055561204149e-03, 1.3804056905561710e-03, -3.2340493811785792e-01 ] reprojection_error1: 6.1829492384868989e-01 M2: !!opencv-matrix rows: 3 cols: 3 dt: d data: [ 4.9999411238708558e+02, 0., 3.0223005152225312e+02, 0., 5.0001591387401669e+02, 1.9728456918781478e+02, 0., 0., 1. ] D2: !!opencv-matrix rows: 5 cols: 1 dt: d data: [ -1.9203281316458551e-01, 1.6612111296684931e-01, -9.2603546772168998e-06, -5.7421590070905486e-04, -1.3868425202927714e-01 ] reprojection_error2: 6.5489679777844001e-01 width: 640 height: 480 distortion_model: plumb_bob calibration_time: "2025-04-29 21:24:04"
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    @alex-kushleyev @eric-katzfey Apologies for the direct mention — I hope you don't mind. I posted this question set about two weeks ago (and a related product question three weeks ago), but haven't heard back yet. We are preparing to purchase a Starling 2 Max (C29, with the PMD ToF) as an evaluation unit for an indoor GPS-denied inspection project, and just three answers would unblock our decision: Can VOXL SLAM / VOA (with the dense PMD ToF on the C29 configuration) reliably handle very narrow corridors — around 300 mm width? Any references to pipe/industrial inspection use cases in similar tight spaces would be very helpful. For repeated missions in the same indoor space, is voxl-mapper + AprilTag re-localization the recommended pattern to bound Open-VINS drift (no loop closure)? What is the practical minimum illumination for reliable VIO with the tracking cameras — and do you recommend onboard IR/LED illumination for dim industrial interiors? Even brief pointers to relevant docs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the great platform and documentation!
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  • Starling 2 max not booting

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    Sorry to hear that. https://www.modalai.com/pages/rma You can provide a link to this post when you submit it.
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    Hi @Julian , Thank you for the detailed report. It does look like there is a missing (or broken? hard to see) magnet in the motor, in which case the motor will not work properly and should be replaced. No further testing is needed, as this is most likely a manufacturing defect of the motor or a result of an impact. If you believe that the motor was defective when you received the product, you should request a free replacement motor (submit an RMA form) . If the motor was damaged while testing, you can purchase a new motor. The Starling 2 Max replacement parts can be found here : https://www.modalai.com/products/starling-2-max-replacement-parts (however i don't see just motors without a frame + motors kit, will double check..) Alex
  • Statling-2 Max

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    Hello @RoyAzriel , If you are going to be experimenting with adding different sensors (Lidar), then Starling 2 Max is definitely going to offer more flexibility due to the larger size and longer flight time. You should consider the dimensions of the tunnel and make sure that the drone will easily fit. I have no idea how small the cross section of the tunnel is, but if it is very small (just several times larger than the diameter of the drone), then it would be very difficult to fly due to air circulating in a small space. What Lidar are you considering adding and what is its weight and communication interface? The illumination will depend on your specific application, depending on how far you need to see. You should be able to add standard LED lights. if you need to control the LED intensity, you would need to get an LED with built in adjustable LED driver and optionally control it using PWM output feature on the ESC. Are you going to develop your own mapping and navigation stack for this application? Alex
  • Need consultant for dev kit project

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    @kabumei Hello, my name is Naoki, I am keen on this project, could you send me a detail to major.gits501@gmail.com?
  • VOXL2 ADK Repair/Replacement Options

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    @tom Thank you! Submitted the RMA today (22-NOV-2025). Did not get any number or anything, but the following message: [image: 1763832180096-a25e2aa8-af17-4b82-8b20-c78ef379e805-image.png]
  • Requesting the factory original calibration files for ADK Ser#M2500000185

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    @Maxwell-Schaefer Thank you! I was able to set the model match to off using the controller screen.
  • Starling 2 Max default software

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    @gestrada1150 I think it should come with gps denied navigation configuration out of the box, you can verify and set it up yourself here: https://docs.modalai.com/flying-with-vio/
  • VOXL 2 product fit

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    @Suvasis-M https://docs.modalai.com/voxl2-mini-external-flight-controller/
  • Starling 2 MAX with position flight mode with VOXL

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    @James-Strawson said in Starling 2 MAX with position flight mode with VOXL: NAME CURRENT NEW [1] EKF2_MAG_TYPE 0.0 5.0 [2] EKF2_EV_CTRL 0.0 15.0 [3] EKF2_HGT_REF 1.0 3.0 [4] EKF2_GPS_CTRL 7.0 0.0 [5] EKF2_EV_QMIN 0.0 1.0 I check the param that you recommend , but It is not fixed. Starling 2MAX is already set same param. Should I check another point?