Hello:
I have installed the Pixhawk and GPS on a quadcopter and have a couple of questions.
First is on the item web page, a “product update” PDF is listed. I read the PDF and would like to confirm it applies to my purchase. I’ve been having a hard time getting through the compass calibration, with continuous “compass inconsistent” errors. I am using the setting for the compass that is listed on the update sheet.
Second, can you give me any guidance on what voltage and current sensor selection I use in Mission Planner to set the Power Brick up with. I’ve tried a number of sensor types in the setup and none are at all consistent with what my meter is telling me.
Thanks,
Ron
Hi Ron,
Which PixHawk have you ordered exactly ? (model)
You really have to get everything mounted prior to make that calibration as there is a compass in the GPS antenna.
This is using ArduPilot so might as well follow HERE.
Please refer to the order. It is a Pixhawk 2.1 with Here GPS.
I just want to know if what is said on the product update PDF listed on your website is applicable to the device I bought, so that I can set the compass orientation up correctly in Mission Planner. Perhaps Robot Shop sold me a prior version of the 2.1 which would mean I need to use another setting for the compass. I have the GPS/compass puck mounted and don’t want to disassemble it to see if there’s a number inside referring to the PDF.
Regarding the Power Brick, I was looking for some guidance as to the correct device listed in Mission Planner so that the voltage and current would be measured correctly. There are numerous choices in the Battery Monitor optional equipment list that I’ve tried and no combination has rendered a usable readout.
Ron
Hi Ron,
The PixHawk V2.1 is something that didn’t change since it’s been released so no worries.
It’s revision number do not really mean anything. The original manufacturer of the PixHawk was 3DRobotics but they stopped making the device.
Another company which is not related created the PixHawk V2.1.
You can follow the information on the ArduPilot website HERE and the PixHawk V2.1 Assembly guide HERE.
