I am trying to get the HMC6343 compass module (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8656) working on my ArduPilot. However, I am coming across an odd problem. When I cut the trace to disable the built in compass module it keeps on working as if i never made the cut. I double checked my cut with a DMM and was seeing about 1.2MOhm between the two sides of the jumper. Any ideas what is going on?
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I have the same problem on my APM 2.5 i cut the trace but still it seems that the compas still works when i move the APM i see my yaw moving in flight data. But when i try to do a compas calibration i have no data comming in.
I also have a second problem. Whele cutting i removed and lost the SMD component Just beneath the two pads where i needed to cut
I used a photo i took from a youtube clip to vusualize where this component was installed. Can someone tell me if this is an important component. Do i need to install it back or can i leave it off
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32948187/Naamloos.jpg
Also because i lost it i need to know what it was ?
Hope someone can help here ...
/\/\ax2206
I have the same problem which I originally thought was mine alone, but I see others are having the same.
Check which way the compass points each time you boot up, if it's always roughly north then the compass IS disconnected and I suspect the HUD is getting some of it's rotational data from the inertial nav system rather than from the (disconnected) compass so it 'appears' that the compass is still working.
I had the same problem. I then took the chip off however that doesn't allow my external compass to work. I don't think there is a true APM2 fix.
test compass in MP (terminal).
@Casey,
Are you sure that you are cutting the correct trace on your APM2.5? I have attached outboard compasses to two of my APM2.5s and was always successful cutting the trace to disable the on-board compass.
You followed these Wiki instructions: http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-external-magnetometer-for-i... ?
Regards,
TCIII