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+title:  "Setting up INAV 1.7.2 on CONNEX FALCORE drone"
+date:   2017-08-01
+categories: [drafts]
+hidden: true
+---
+
+Since [Version 1.7.2](https://github.com/iNavFlight/inav/releases/tag/1.7.2) INAV firmware supports [CONNEX FALCORE drone](http://www.amimon.com/fpv-market/falcore-product-page/) out of the box.
+
+![](/assets/2017-08-01/falcore.png)
+
+This article will guide you through the setup process.
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+
+### Modding the hardware 
+
+FALCORE drone by default does not come equipped with GPS - you need to purchase one and connect it to your FALCORE drone. I recommend purchasing [this GPS module](https://www.banggood.com/Ublox-NEO-M8N-Flight-Controller-GPS-with-Protective-Shell-for-PIX-PX4-Pixhawk-p-1005394.html) - it was proven to be working reliably.
+
+When you got your GPS module you'll need to open it's case and figure out what wire colors correspond to 6 signals. We'll have to rearrange wires to fit FALCORE Auxiliary connector.
+
+When you open your GPS module you should see something like this:
+
+![](/assets/2017-08-01/gps.jpg)
+
+Note the wire colors and signal names (VCC, GND, TXD, RXD, SCL, SDA).
+
+Disassemble your FALCORE. Consult this video:
+
+<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yqH9uUqAXRY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
+
+Use sharp paper knife to carefully remove individual wires from two GPS connectors and re-arrange them into one connector to match the picture.
+
+![](/assets/2017-08-01/connector.jpg)
+
+Make sure wire order on the connector match wire order on GPS module. Double check that you got this step done correctly, otherwise GPS module and/or FALCORE drone may be damaged.
+
+Assemble the FALCORE drone back together. Use double-sided tape to attach GPS module on the front of the drone (just behind the plastic camera cover).
+
+### Flashing the firmware
+
+ 1. First of all you need to make sure that you have installed Falcore drivers. Download drivers from [CONNEX Support page](https://connexuav.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000851263-Falcore-USB-Drivers).
+ 2. Then you'll need INAV Configurator which is available from [Chrome Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/inav-configurator/fmaidjmgkdkpafmbnmigkpdnpdhopgel?hl=en).
+ 3. Open the USB cap (1) in the flight controller cover.
+ 4. Connect the USB cable to the drone socket (2) and to your computer.
+
+![](/assets/2017-08-01/P23_FC_USB_cap.png)
+
+ 5. Launch the INAV Configurator software.
+ 6. Select the **Firmware Flasher tab** on the left side of the screen.
+ 7. Chose "FALCORE" and "1.7.2 - FALCORE" from drop-down lists
+
+![](/assets/2017-08-01/flashing1.png)
+
+ 7. Click the **Load Firmware (online)** button and wait until firmware gets loaded from online repository
+ 8. Click the **Flash Firmware** button. A progress bar is displayed. If the flashing fails or does not start, disconnect the USB cable from the PC, wait a few seconds, reconnect and press “Flash Firmware” again.
+
+![](/assets/2017-08-01/flashing2.png)
+
+Now you should have you FLACORE drone flashed with INAV firmware.
+
+### Calibrating the accelerometer
+
+TODO
+
+### Calibrating the compass sensor
+
+TODO
+
+### Test-flying the drone
+
+TODO