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## 2.1 Used software summary
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The table below summarizes the software used in this guide. Download and install them as you progress in the guide.
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Repeat the steps from [Section 6.1.1](#611-use-ardupilot-methodic-configurator-to-edit-the-parameter-file-and-upload-it-to-the-flight-controller) to edit and upload the `11_initial_atc.param` file
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When asked *Should the FC values now be copied to the 12_mp_setup_mandatory_hardware.param file?* select `No` and close the *ArduPilot Methodic Configurator* software.
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When asked *Update file with values from FC?* select `Close` to close the application and go perform the experiment.
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## 6.9 Configure "Mandatory Hardware" Parameters
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1. Connect the flight controller to the PC
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1. Start *ArduPilot Methodic Configurator* and select the vehicle directory where you previously stored your *intermediate parameter files*.
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1. When *ArduPilot Methodic Configurator* asks you *Should the FC values now be copied to the 12_mp_setup_mandatory_hardware.param file?* select `Yes`
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1.Select `13_general_configuration.param` on the *Current intermediate parameter file:* Combobox.
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1. When asked *Update file with values from FC?* select `Yes` to copy current FC values to the `12_mp_setup_mandatory_hardware.param` file because you've completed the experiment.
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1.Press `Upload selected params to FC, and advance to next file` button.
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1. Read the documentation links inside the `13_general_configuration.param documentation`
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1. Edit the parameters' `New Value` and `Change Reason` to suit your requirements
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Repeat the steps from [Section 6.1.1](#611-use-ardupilot-methodic-configurator-to-edit-the-parameter-file-and-upload-it-to-the-flight-controller) to edit and upload the `18_notch_filter_setup.param` file
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When asked *Should the FC values now be copied to the 19_notch_filter_results.param file?* select `No` and close the *ArduPilot Methodic Configurator* software.
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When asked *Update file with values from FC?* select `Close` to close the application and go perform the experiment.
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# 7. Assemble propellers and perform the first flight
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> If your vehicle is very overpowered and requires a [MOT_THST_HOVER](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/parameters.html#mot-thst-hover)
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> level close to or bellow 0.2 you will need to set the [MOT_HOVER_LEARN](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/parameters.html#mot-hover-learn)
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> level close to or below 0.2 you will need to set the [MOT_HOVER_LEARN](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/parameters.html#mot-hover-learn)
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> parameter to 0 (using the `Add` button on the GUI) and follow the [setting hover throttle instructions](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/ac_throttlemid.html)
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Load the `.bin` log from the first flight onto the [online Ardupilot Filter Review tool](https://firmware.ardupilot.org/Tools/WebTools/FilterReview/)
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Follow the [instructions from Peter Hall on his Blog Post](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/new-fft-filter-setup-and-review-web-tool/102572) to configure the Harmonic Notch filter(s).
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Noise levels bellow -50dB are considered good enough.
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Noise levels below -50dB are considered good enough.
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Do not use notch filters to reduce noise bellow that level as it introduces unwanted signal lag.
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The graph below is a bode diagram of the gyro signals before and after the low-pass and Harmonic Notch filters.
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As you can see, the filters remove most of the vibration noise from the gyro sensors.
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1. When asked *Should the FC values now be copied to the 23_quicktune_results.param file?* select `Yes`.
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1. When asked *Update file with values from FC?* select `Yes`to copy current FC values to the `23_quicktune_results.param` file because you've completed the experiment.
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1. Press `Upload selected params to FC, and advance to next file` button.
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1. Read the documentation links inside the `24_inflight_magnetometer_fit_setup.param documentation`
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1. Perform the MagFit calculations. Save the tool-generated file as `25_inflight_magnetometer_fit_results.param` in your vehicle's intermediate parameter file directory.
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1. On *ArduPilot Methodic Configurator* select `25_inflight_magnetometer_fit_results.param` on the *Current intermediate parameter file:* Combobox.
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1. On *ArduPilot Methodic Configurator* select `25_quicktune_results.param` on the *Current intermediate parameter file:* Combobox.
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1. When asked *Should the FC values now be copied to the 25_quicktune_results.param file?* select `Yes`.
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### 9.5.1 Roll axis autotune
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1. On *ArduPilot Methodic Configurator* select `30_autotune_roll_setup.param` and upload it to the FC. It will activate the roll axis Autotune.
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1. When asked *Should the FC values now be copied to the 31_autotune_roll_results.param file?* select `No`.
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1. When asked *Update file with values from FC?* select `Close`to close the application and go perform the experiment.
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1. Outdoors on a non-windy day (or indoors in a big warehouse like we at IAV do) take off and fly in either [`AltHold`](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/altholdmode.html) or `Loiter` flight mode.
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1. Once the Autotune is completed, land and disarm the vehicle without changing the flight mode.
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1. Outdoors on a non-windy day (or indoors in a big warehouse like we at IAV do) take off and fly in either `AltHold` or `Loiter` flight mode.
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## 2.1 Used software summary
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Follow the [instructions from Peter Hall on his Blog Post](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/new-fft-filter-setup-and-review-web-tool/102572) to configure the Harmonic Notch filter(s).
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1. When asked *Update file with values from FC?* select `Close`to close the application and go perform the experiment.
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