SRP aero Lynx VTOL, User Manual

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Getting Started
Installing SwiftGCS
Requirements
Please consult the table below for the system requirements for running the GCS .
Minimum Recommended
Operating
System
M icrosoft Windows, Linux M icrosoft Windows, Linux
Processor x86, dual core, 1.5GHz or faster x86 quad core, 2.0 GHz or faster
M emory 2 GB 4 GB
Screen 1024x720 or better 1280x720 or better
Graphics Card
OpenGL 2.1 with 128 M B or more of
memory
OpenGL 3.3 with 2 GB of memory
Software Java 8 JRE or newer Java 8 JRE or newer
Connectivity 1x USB port capable of providing 5 watts
1x USB port capable of providing 5 watts, integrated
GPS
Installation
1. The most recent version of the GCS can be downloaded below:
Windows
Linux
Linux x64
2. Run the included installer after downloading.
Driver installs are only needed on Windows, and are only needed the first time the GCS is installed. They can be safely
ignored on future updates.
3. Launch the newly installed GCS .
4. The GCS will prompt you for a M apbox token. If you do not already have a M apbox token sign up for an account here . After
signing up for M apbox, you can find your access token on the Accounts page.
M apbox is used to provide map data to the GCS . The free tier of mapbox covers all normal use case of the GCS .
5. The GCS will then prompt you to select the units used when displaying information from the aircraft and while planning. Units
can be changed at anytime, but will require a restart to have an effect.
6. You will then be prompted to select the aircraft type you are flying from the list. With Lynx VTOL simply select the
Lynx VTOL
entry from the list.
7. The GCS will then prompt you for a license key, a license key will be provided to you with the purchase of a Lynx VTOL , and will
remain valid for all new releases of the GCS for one year from purchase. You must be connected to the internet to activate a license
key.
If you do not have, or cannot find your license key please contact support@srp.aero.
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