This is a discussion to focus the feedback and support of ardupilot on the PixRacer board from AUAV.co.
We believe that all teething problems encountered are now resolved and so we recommend people load Copter-3.3.4 which is available for all multicopters through the Mission Planner's (and other GCS's) Install Firmware screens. Note that because regular Pixhawks are still on Copter-3.3.3 the install icon may show Copter-3.3.3 but rest assured, Copter-3.3.4 will be installed (you can check the version by looking at the very top of the Mission Planner).
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Thanks. Sadly i fried the rc in with 5v logic level, so i can only try after the replacement arrives. :( is there a way to remap rc in to another pin?
M.
The RC input of Pixracer is 5V tolerant.
3.4-rc1 does not let me use the spektrum as well. Do you have any suggestions?
For those fighting for the same: as an alternative, you can build a PWM to PPM converter from an anrduino pro mini / nano. I did so, but still waiting for spektrum satellite support.
instructions: https://oscarliang.com/build-pwm-ppm-converter-arduino-2-4ghz-recei...
code: github.com/davidbuzz/BuzzsArduinoCode/tree/master/buzz_8pwm_to_ppm328
Hi Scott,
Can you please give your pin connections for satellite?
I have:
VDD_3V_SPEKTRUM - sat. orange
RC_INPUT - sat. gray
GND - sat black
Satellite is bound, using AR6200, lights up when tx is turned on.
But on the gray data line, I only see this:
This pattern comes from the Pixracer, probably a handshake..
Once, i don't know how, i saw some serial communication, but couldn't connect over usb. Since then i cant reproduce that state.
Am i missing something?
// recap: RC_INPUT is 5v tolerant, as mentioned. i haven't fry the pin, just messed up the clock speed on the ppm sum converter arduino fw. the final goal is to use satellite, because it fits well in the 250's frame.
If anyone ever tries this, please note: only pro mini 3v3 is compatible, mostly because the rc-in is not 5v tolerant. ;)
Read back the history on this forum, found it may work with 3.4. Testing now. sorry for duplicating content.
My Futaba R6203SB receiver doesn't work with Pixracer, but Futaba R6208SB work fine.
Both receivers R6208SB and R6203SB work fine with Pixhawk.
Anyone using Pixracer with Futaba R6203SB?
R6203SB_Pixhawk.jpg
R6203SB_Pixracer.jpg
R6208SB_Pixracer.jpg
On R6203SB it's difficult to see, where you connected the cable at the Receiver.
Is this the SBUS Port?
Yes, it's SBUS Port
SBUS.jpg
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