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# Installing ArduPilot

To install ArduPilot, complete the following steps:

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Firmware cannot be installed when The Cube is connected to Mission Planner.
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1. Open Mission Planner.
2. Click **Setup** -> **Install Firmware**.
3. Select **AUTO** or a specific port of The Cube.&#x20;
4. Set the Baud rate to 115200.&#x20;
5. Select the type of platform and firmware to install from the drop-down menu.&#x20;
6. Click **Upload Firmware**.&#x20;

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If problems occur after installing the latest firmware, revert to an older version. &#x20;
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Customized firmware can be installed without an Internet connection by selecting the files from local folders.
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After ArduPilot has been successfully installed, a connection can now be established with The Cube. The following shows how to establish the connection for the different Cubes.&#x20;

**Cube Black**

Select the COM port, set the baud rate to 57600, and click **Connect**.

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**Cube Orange & Cube Yellow**

Select the Mavlink COM port, set the baud rate to 57600, and click **Connect**.

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