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 +This page has deprecated and will be archived. Please go to [[https://www.bitcraze.io/]].
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 ====== Introduction ====== ====== Introduction ======
 ===== What is the Crazyfile Nano Quadcopter used for ===== ===== What is the Crazyfile Nano Quadcopter used for =====
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   * [[projects:crazyflie:index|A Crazyflie quadcopter]] :-)   * [[projects:crazyflie:index|A Crazyflie quadcopter]] :-)
   * [[projects:crazyradio:index|A Crazyradio USB dongle]]   * [[projects:crazyradio:index|A Crazyradio USB dongle]]
-  * [[projects:crazyflie:pc_utils:qt_ui|A PC side application for controlling the quadcopter]]+  * [[doc:crazyflie:client:pycfclient:index|A PC side application for controlling the quadcopter]]
   * A controller for input of flight commands (joystick). Currently Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 controllers are supported out of the box, but any controller with at least 4 analog axis can be configured and used. Se the [[projects:crazyflie:pc_utils:inputdevices|input-device]] page for more information.   * A controller for input of flight commands (joystick). Currently Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 controllers are supported out of the box, but any controller with at least 4 analog axis can be configured and used. Se the [[projects:crazyflie:pc_utils:inputdevices|input-device]] page for more information.
  
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 ====== Basic usage ====== ====== Basic usage ======
 ===== Getting started ===== ===== Getting started =====
-  * Power it on by pressing the power button+  * Power it on by pressing the side-mounted push-button
   * Hold the Crazyflie stable during the start-up, otherwise the sensor tests may not pass. Each motor will quickly turn on to indicate that they are working.   * Hold the Crazyflie stable during the start-up, otherwise the sensor tests may not pass. Each motor will quickly turn on to indicate that they are working.
   * Place the Crazyflie on a stable surface (the floor is the best)   * Place the Crazyflie on a stable surface (the floor is the best)
   * Wait until the red LED shows that the sensors are calibrated by increasing the blink rate from 1Hz to 2Hz.   * Wait until the red LED shows that the sensors are calibrated by increasing the blink rate from 1Hz to 2Hz.
-  * Connect to the quadcopter using the [[projects:crazyflie:pc_utils:qt_ui|computer application]]+  * Connect to the quadcopter using the [[doc:crazyflie:client:pycfclient:index|computer application]]
   * The green LED will now start flashing indicating that the radio communication is working   * The green LED will now start flashing indicating that the radio communication is working
   * Use the controller to control the movement of the quadcopter   * Use the controller to control the movement of the quadcopter
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   - Blue LED - Shows power on status   - Blue LED - Shows power on status
   - Expansion - Can be used to expand functionality by adding hardware   - Expansion - Can be used to expand functionality by adding hardware
-  - Power button - Push button to switch the Crazyflie on/off+  - Power push-button - Push button to switch the Crazyflie on/off (**Note that this is a push button, not a sliding button**)
   - Front direction when flying in normal configuration   - Front direction when flying in normal configuration
   - Front direction when flying in X configuration, blue LED is at the tail.   - Front direction when flying in X configuration, blue LED is at the tail.
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 The Crazyflie has four LEDs mounted, two blue, one red and one green. The two blue LEDs indicate that the system is powered and the red/green shows operation. The Crazyflie has four LEDs mounted, two blue, one red and one green. The two blue LEDs indicate that the system is powered and the red/green shows operation.
  
-During startup+When the Crazyflie is powered the two blue LEDs will be lit up and the red/gren LED will blink shortly indicating that the bootloader is executing. After this the firmware will start up. 
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 +During firmware startup:
   * Green LED   * Green LED
     * **Tests passed:** 5 quick flashes     * **Tests passed:** 5 quick flashes
   * Red LED   * Red LED
-    * **Tests failed:** 5 quick flashes+    * **Tests failed:** 5 quick flashes. This can be caused by too much movement of the Crazyflie when powering it on. Try putting it on a stable surface and try again. 
  
 When USB is connected: When USB is connected:
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