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There is a link to a video at the bottom of the page going over the Asus ROG Ally.
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All Uniform Sierra Ground Control Stations (GCS) utilize mode 2 operation, the US standard for stick control: throttle and yaw on the left stick and pitch and roll on the right stick.
Available ports on the ROG Ally backpack:
<aside> <img src="/icons/battery-charging_green.svg" alt="/icons/battery-charging_green.svg" width="40px" /> If you wish to charge the device during operations, please make sure the backpack is plugged into the controller, before you plug in the charger to the backpack.
When charging the ROG Ally outside of operations, utilize the top USB-C port on the device. DO NOT charge through the backpack if you’re not actively flying the system. Prolonged charging through the backpack could damage the controller’s radio.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/exclamation-mark_red.svg" alt="/icons/exclamation-mark_red.svg" width="40px" /> Important: Do Not use the SD Card slot. This is a known issue with Asus ROG Ally, the SD card will be destroyed.
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First, confirm the antennas are secured to the radio backpack of the controller. Next, plug the USB-C from the backpack into the ROG Ally USB-C charging and Data port. Then, power on the ROG Ally. QGroundControl will automatically open. Once the GCS is fully on, power on the Arrowhead and proceed with normal flight procedures.
To power off the GCS navigate to the desktop, select the windows start button, and follow the prompts. Store GCS completely off for the longevity of the system. Unplug the USB-C cable of the backpack and remove antennas to prevent damage when transporting the GCS.
<aside> <img src="/icons/exclamation-mark_red.svg" alt="/icons/exclamation-mark_red.svg" width="40px" /> Important: Do Not power on the ROG Ally backpack without antennas. This could damage the radio and reduce range.
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The Asus ROG Ally is windows based, with much of the same functionality you would find on a windows laptop. The joysticks built into the device offer some custom functions that are different from what a standard laptop can offer. The Command Center menu is displayed when the command center button is pressed. Command Center allows for quick access to critical features, such as: Screen recording, Keyboard and Desktop Access.
