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@chenzhe that is a Sentinel, you can find the 3D models here: https://docs.modalai.com/sentinel-functional-description/#sentinel-3d-step

@wolde-cosgrove there is a lot of documentation on this topic here: https://docs.modalai.com/voxl-px4/

We plan to make a version available with a thermal camera in the summer of 2025. It may be subject to export controls

1. Which Microhard units do you recommend for reliable integration with the VOXL m500 (both for the air unit and the ground unit)?

2. Could you provide a complete wiring map or diagram showing how to physically connect the Microhard modem to the VOXL board, including power supply details and which ports to use?

   • This will help us avoid trial-and-error and ensure correct setup.

3. Do you provide flash files or firmware for the Microhard air and ground units that are configured to work with the m500 out of the box?

   • If not, can you supply support through what’s needed to configure both units manually?

4. Do you provide documentation that explains how to access and configure the Microhard units via their IP interfaces?
   Specifically, we’re looking for a step-by-step guide (PDF or otherwise) that shows how to:

• Enter the Microhard configuration interface (e.g., IP address access)
• Set communication parameters and network settings
• Pair the air and ground units to establish a working link

@claw what does lsusb report?

@Randy-Mackay Do you know which version of the VOXL SDK is being used? We have recently transitioned over from voxl-qvio-server to voxl-openvins-server for VIO. OpenVINS is open source, so we have been investing our time there. Qvio is closed source and we can't really update the internals.

@victochen We are announcing products that will address this next week at Xponential, stay tuned!

@astro_phil what do you mean by position control? How are you achieving your position estimate? If it's VIO, we achieve <1cm drift in position hold on our drone platforms

https://docs.modalai.com/flying-with-vio/#troubleshooting-vio

@inteous yes, there are a number of considerations

Please see:
https://docs.modalai.com/configure-extrinsics/
https://docs.modalai.com/calibrate-cameras/

@swickliff can you help with the config you are trying to achieve? we can review and see if it's possible first

Do the cameras have 3-axis stabilization?
No

Maximum resolution of video streaming?
4k video recording is supported

Any specific information related onboard processing?
VOXL 2 is the onboard computing, this may be helpful https://docs.modalai.com/voxl2-feature-matrix/

From an inbound email:

Do the cameras have 3-axis stabilization?
Maximum resolution of video streaming?
Any specific information related onboard processing?

@FIREBIRD Sure, reach out at https://modalai.com/contact

Yes, it's supported in production volumes

@QSL Hi, thank you for reaching out. There are many ways to achieve what you are trying. Starling 2 is the best starting point. You can then learn about what will work and what will not work and build out your system design from there.

@Ege-Yüceel You can find our warranty information at https://www.modalai.com/warranty

You can find the STEP file for the design here: https://docs.modalai.com/starling-2-datasheet/#starling-datasheet

Starling 2 replacement parts can be found here: https://www.modalai.com/products/starling-2-replacement-parts

If there is a part you need, we can make it available for purchase.

@dguido2023 Sorry you are struggling with your Ghost Receiver. Can you please help with an explicit issue or question? We don't have a problem configuring these in the factory, so maybe we can get you setup quickly.

Have you looked through this guide? https://docs.modalai.com/orqa-ghost/

Which SKU of Starling 2 do you have? Was it preconfigured with a Ghost receiver?

What version of SDK are you using?

If you installed the receiver yourself, how is it connected to the VOXL 2?

Are there specific configuration steps you tried that failed?

@Käptnzursee There is no restriction for voxl-mapper running on VOXL 2 Mini. Is there any reason to believe it shouldn't?

@yardy Folks recover using that tool all of the time. When it doesn't work, it's due to hardware damage. Often from ESD, or simply crashing the drone. See https://modalai.com/handling

@wen-max On the datasheet it says take-off weight of 566g https://docs.modalai.com/starling-2-max-datasheet/

Take off weight includes the battery

@Aaron-Porter That's not really the point of voxl-logger. voxl-logger saves the data as close to native as possible so it can be used with voxl-replay for simulation. PNG is often used as it's lossless compression. You could fork the project and add a new format. We're always interested in pull requests for new future additions