HI
values around 1000-2000 (800-2200) are for standard ESC, if you want to use OneShot, force lower values
Hi everyone,
Iāve been looking through the documentation on the Pixracer and I canāt figure out how much current the voltage regulator on the GPS line can handle. Iām running several different sensors through the Pixracer power (specifically the Vout on the GPS connector line) and I might be experiencing brownouts. Is there a current rating for that listed somewhere?
Thanks!
There is a 1 amp fuse in the VDD_5V_PERIPH line which supplies the GPS port. The power module (brick input) is the source for that line.
Hi everyone
Arming question! On previous PX4 stack I could arm without the arming switch, but on the new firmware it appears I may have to install this? I canāt see any parameters for turning this off. I know I may get nods of disapproval and that a switch should always be present, but because the pixracer was developed for the racing community, I thought that adding a switch would not be advantageous? Iām no expert with all this, so if Iāve missed something let me know. Iām building a platform for video and not a hardened radio guy, but if I need to strip it all back down and install Iāll crack on.
Ta
Laurence
You can go to Parameters -> Circuit breakers and disable it there. Its the default for racing configurations. Bigger systems default to requiring the switch.
Fabulousā¦thanks! I did see this, but wary, again thanks.
It works. Setting CBRK_IO_SAFETY to value 22027 arms the unit nicely
Hi there, new to this. Own Pixracer, but at this time, doing telemetry with another Wifi module connected to telemetry, works perfect. But Trying to update ESP8266. As non Linux environment specialist, Iām trying to use NodeMcu Firmware Programmer. Iāve also downloaded the latest firmware v1.0.11. Wiring like in this page: https://pixhawk.org/peripherals/8266 the NodeMcu program detects my FTDI adapter and I clicked START, both FTDI adapter and ESP8266 are blinking (red for FTDI and Blue for ESP8266), but Iām still waitingā¦ Whatās wrong? What did I missed?
For info, before that, I was able to connect to the module to IP http://192.168.4.2/, but no permissions. So I assumed I had to flash the firmware.
Ok, after connecting again all the pins to my breadboard, it was ok to flash the ESP8266. Now I can see the Pixracer in the Wireless network and try to connect to 192.168.4.1/update When I want to upload the latest Firmware it says āFailedā I assume this is because Iāve already the latest firmwareā¦
Now the Next point would be to Use it replacement of my existing Wifi Module connected to the Telemetry port of my Pixracer. But no hope. Iāve seen in the documentation of QGC that it should be automatic connected via UDP port, but this is not the case. Can you tell me the right procedure? Is it better to post here or in the QGC Google Group for this? Thanks,
Chris
Violent crash 15 meters high. After using Follow Me mode in Tower Beta
After trying successfully to activate the āFollow Meā mode with my Tower Beta interface (now using a Wifi interface via Telemetry port), I wanted to stop Guided Mode and selected the Stabilize Mode. Effect: All the motors switch off and my Tarot 650 falls at two meters from me. By luck, only the antenna support was broken and battery a littlebit crooked.
Any bad operation for me? How to leave the āFollow Meā mode? Where to report this bug?
Thanks,
Chris
Are you using PX4? Based on your flight mode description it does not sound so.
Ardupilot, Sorry, as it was unable for me to detect Radio with PX4. So I assume this is the wrong forumā¦ I will look for the right one!
I posted also in the Tower Isses. But there I am in the Pixracer Feedback Thread, so as I am unable to define if itās a Pixracer or Firmware or App (Tower) problem, maybe you can kindly give me the link where to post this. Thanks.
@chris66 Iāve tested DSMX, PPM and S.BUS on master and all work fine. If you have time it would be entertaining to see if you have luck with master and RC input.
Where did you buy your Pixracer from?
I will try this, thanks. I bought it on ebay, because for a long time Pixracer was Out of Stock on the official website. Now I have seen this is no more the case. Is this a new version of Pixracer?
What I tried first is to reinstall my Pixhawk 2.4.X controller and after loading the PX4 firmware, I had no problems calibrating the radio.
@LorenzMeier I have to agree with Chris. Using the current stable release and a known working Spektrum DSMx Satellite. I have confirmed it is not recognized on 2 separate PixRacers with different cables. I load the same firmware onto a 3DR PixHawk using the same Satellite and it is detected fine. I want to note, sBus receivers work fine on these PixRacers as well. So the problem is specific to Satellites.
Can someone else confirm this?
As you suggested, I tried Master. It is not working either.
Thatās really odd. I have a DXe connected to a SPM4648 working perfectly fine here. What are you using?
My Receiver is an RX705 Devention, connected via Data Bus. No other connectors except Aux1 to Aux7. So if you need more infos from me, tell me exactly what I have to do. I stay available.