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## Why this APFPV version ?
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"This version incorporates a-link adaptive streaming solution developed by Greg Spark and Joakim , which dynamically adjusts video quality based on real-time network conditions."
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"This version incorporates a-link adaptive streaming solution developed by [Greg Spark ](https://github.com/sickgreg/)and [Joakim](https://github.com/snokvist/) , which dynamically adjusts video quality based on real-time network conditions."
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### For Viewing (Ground Station):
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-**Android**: PixelPilot app (recommended)
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-**Any device**: That can receive RTP video streams
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### VTX hardware
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Video transmitters (VTX) paired with RTL8812AU or EU2-based Wi-Fi modules are supported. This includes popular solutions such as the RunCam WiFi Link V1/V2, EMAX Wyvern Link, and DIY implementations using the SSC338Q chipset like openipc thinker SD + NIC.
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## For optimal performance, the use of RTL8812EU2-based Wi-Fi modules is strongly recommended on both the transmitter and receiver ends.
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Video transmitters (VTX) paired with RTL8812AU or EU -based Wi-Fi modules are supported. This includes popular solutions such as the RunCam WiFi Link V1/V2, EMAX Wyvern Link, and DIY implementations using the SSC338Q chipset like openipc thinker SD + NIC.
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## For optimal performance, the use of RTL8812EU -based Wi-Fi modules is strongly recommended on both the transmitter and receiver ends.
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## Step-by-Step Setup
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### Installing Greg's APFPV Firmware
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### Step 1: Connect Your Drone to Internet
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### Step 1: Connect Your VTX to Internet
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**Physical connection:**
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1. Connect your drone to your computer using a Ethernet cable, USB adapter or UART adapter
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2. Power on your drone
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1. Connect your VTX to your computer using a Ethernet cable, USB adapter or UART adapter
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2. Power on your VTX
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3. Wait for it to fully boot up (about 1-2 minutes)
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**Connect to your WiFi router:**
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1. Your drone needs to connect to your home WiFi to download the firmware
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2. Use SSH to connect to your drone (see "How to SSH" below)
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3. Configure your drone to connect to your home WiFi network
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1. Your VTX needs to connect to your home WiFi to download the firmware
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2. Use SSH to connect to your VTX (see "How to SSH" below)
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3. Configure your VTX to connect to your home WiFi network
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### Step 2: How to SSH Into Your Drone
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### Step 2: How to SSH Into Your VTX
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**What is SSH?** SSH is a way to type commands directly into your drone from your computer.
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**On Windows:**
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1. Download and install [PuTTY](https://www.putty.org/) (free SSH program)
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2. Open PuTTY
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3. In "Host Name" field, enter your drone's IP address
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3. In "Host Name" field, enter your VTX's IP address
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4. Port: 22
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5. Connection type: SSH
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6. Click "Open"
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7. Login with your drone's username (root) and password (12345)
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7. Login with your VTX's username (root) and password (12345)
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**On Mac/Linux:**
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1. Open Terminal
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2. Type: `ssh root@[drone-ip-address]`
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3. Press Enter
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4. Enter password when prompted
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**Finding your drone's IP address:**
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**Finding your VTX's IP address:**
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- Check your router's admin page for connected devices
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- Open a web browser on any device connected to your Wi-Fi.
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Type your router’s gateway address in the address bar (common ones below) and press Enter:
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### Step 3: Install Firmware with One Command
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Once you're connected via SSH and your drone has internet access:
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Once you're connected via SSH and your VTX has internet access:
3. Wait for the download and installation (5-10 minutes)
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4. Your drone will automatically reboot when finished
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4. Your VTX will automatically reboot when finished
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**That's it!** Your drone now has APFPV firmware installed. Make sure you unplug the ethernet cable after you finish for the stream to work properly.
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**That's it!** Your VTX now has APFPV firmware installed. Make sure you unplug the ethernet cable after you finish for the stream to work properly.
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## From this point forward, the setup process follows the same structure and conventions as the OpenIPC APFPV firmware. Please refer to the corresponding APFPV section in the official OpenIPC documentation.
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### For a more detailed explanation, please refer to Greg’s official guide on GitHub:
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