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Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion PixHawk power issues
"ALternatively, is it possible to power it via USB?
:/
Looking grim!"
Jul 25, 2017
Jackson posted a discussion
Hi All,I was hoping someone could assist with some of the issues I have been having!I purchased a PixHawk FC second hand, and when connecting just the FC to the PC, and running MissionPlanner, it made the normal arming sound, however at the end of…
Jul 22, 2017
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Thanks Craig, unfortunately the vendor no longer exists :("
Nov 16, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Power from the PM port on the PixHawk does nothing. I have tried an alternate USB caable & PC for that matter... Same behaviour :("
Nov 15, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Thanks Craig, that worked, however somehow my Pixhawk no longer is able to connect to Mission Control? It basically 'clicks' very quietly, and the following lights flicker very quickly: PMU PWR, IO PWR, IO B/E & IO ACT?

I tried flashing it again as…"
Nov 15, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Hmmm, what version of Mission Planner is that? I don't get those frame types, just the quads..... "
Nov 14, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Yes I am! "
Nov 14, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Sorry, one extra query, when I say the Octa+ frame type isn't visible, nor is any other octa of hex frame type, only tri's & quads....

Craig said:
Correct :) it defaults to X"
Nov 14, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Thanks Craig, greatly appreciate the assistance. I will give it a go when I get home this arvo!"
Nov 14, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Argh OK, so the fact that under "Mandatory hardware" > "Frame Type" the Octa+ isn't visible doesn't matter? Do I just not select a frame type at all?"
Nov 14, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Sorry Craig, I am not being clear....
After I install the Octa + firmware, it then prompts me under the Wizard to select a frame type again, however only offers the following frames to choose from:
Quad x
Quad +
Y6B
Dead Cat
Quad H

There are no…"
Nov 14, 2016
Jackson replied to Jackson's discussion Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?
"Hi Craig, 

Thanks for the quick response. I should have included that I had flashed the Octa + firmware (I did it 3 times to be sure), and the problem persists.

The only reason I mentioned the quad x part was that I thought there was something I…"
Nov 14, 2016
Jackson posted a discussion
Hi All,I am trying to move to an Octa + configuration using a Pixhawk previously configured to fly a Quad x  type config. I have selected the Octa + frame type under the initial setup, it then loads to (supposed) correct config. It then prompts me…
Nov 14, 2016