Minla HDW firmware upgrade v1.04

Some users reported stability issues with data transmission and camera on MinlaHDW.

This upgrade fixes this. 

If you experience any issues with Minla HDW it's highly recommended to upgrade.

Step-by-step upgrade process:

1. Switch off Minla HDW and open enclosure by unscrewing 4 screws on back cover. You will see pcb with microsd card. Carefully remove microsd card (do not bend camera flex pcb without a reason) and insert it in your PC.

2. Download and extract microsd card image from this archive:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SBLJ8HUwBGQEKwGYnP19yOMl4AYxetqr

As a result you must have minlahdw_sd_image_prod_min_v1.04_26.10.2018.img image file.

3. Next flash this file to microsd card by using any flashing software (for example https://etcher.io/ on Windows or "disks" on Linux).

4. After flashing is completed open this file on microsd card:

/minlahdw/config.json

and find string

"uid": "place_your_id_here"

change "place_your_id_here" to your Minla HDW UID.

Please note that UID must remain in quotes. So final string shall look something like this:

"uid": "ITjonwk3245221",

5. Save changes, insert card back to Minla HDW and close plastic enclosure.

6. Connect Minla HDW to flight controller.

MinlaHDWapp update

New version of MinlaHDWapp v0.3 has just been released.
Download link:
MinlaHDWapp_v0.3.jar

v0.24 firmware

Minla firmware v0.24: minla_v0.24_firmware.bin
Minla bootloader v0.03: minlaBootloader_v0.03.dfu

Notes:
- some bugfixes related to flash write issues on some boards

Minla HDW

We are happy to announce that Minla HDW is released and available for purchase on project web site: minlarc.com

NEW PRODUCT. Minla HDW.

For those of you who interested in controlling Pixhawk (or another Ardupilot based flight controller) via mobile internet (2G/3G/4G). New Minla HDW bridges mavlink data stream between ground control station apps (like Mission Planner or QGroundControl) and flight controller. Additionally Minla HDW transmits live video (720x480, color, 25fps) directly to ground control station HUD.
Video describing features of new Minla HDW will be released soon. Check project web site www.minlarc.com for more details.

v0.22 firmware

Minla firmware v0.22: minla_v0.22_firmware.bin

Notes:
- more time is given for cellular modem to initialize and find mobile network
- stability improvements
- minor bug fixes

P.S. Documentation section was updated with new Huawei E3372h modem configuration guide:
Huawei E3372h configuration v0.3.pdf

Minla google group

Minla project has Google group now for posting questions and getting answers.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/minla

v0.21 firmware

Minla bootloader v0.02: minlaBootloader_v0.02.dfu
Minla firmware v0.21: minla_v0.21_firmware.bin
Minla GUI v0.01: minlaGUI_v0.01.jar

Notes:
- stability improvements

v0.20 firmware

Minla bootloader v0.02: minlaBootloader_v0.02.dfu
Minla firmware v0.20: minla_v0.20_firmware.bin
Minla GUI v0.01: minlaGUI_v0.01.jar

Notes:
- added 640x480 video resolution support
- bug fixes and minor improvements

Android App

"Minla Control" application is now available in Google Play Store.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.minlarc.minlacp



1. When first opened - press "ADD NEW" menu item.
2. Fill in "Name" field - it can be any text you want.
3. Fill in "Minla unique ID" - is your Minla receiver id - same as you use when you access web interface.
4. "Web interface URL" can be left default if you didn't modify original Minla web interface html file.
5. Press "Save". You will see your new connection item on next screen. Press it and you will get to Minla web interface in full-screen mode and landscape orientation.