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Soanr MB 1240

Posted by KANCHANA ATTANAYAKE on May 20, 2013 at 1:57am

I just got my MB1240 Sonar and installed it on my hexacopter. I tested it on CLI sonar testing and it works fine. But when I connect it to MP Flight Data page does not show the sonar readings, I guess it uses Barometer readings.

I have checked Configuration page and I have selected XL-EZ0 and have enabled it.

I am afraid to test Alt Hold mode as I am not getting my Sonar height on the Flight Data screen.

Need some help please.

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KANCHANA ATTANAYAKE May 20, 2013 at 7:09pm

Thanks a lot guys, will try and see today. will let you all know how it goes. cheers
T3

Richard Boyhan May 20, 2013 at 10:12am

Actually the sonar is not needed for altitude hold. The new code using zAccel to hold attitude. Donate is used more for terrain flowing. Bounce over bushes or climb a stair and maintain altitude.
pyrosamz May 20, 2013 at 3:30am

for a while i was getting a false reading from my sonar, and was to afraid to test alt hold but i just ended up make sure it was on a switch i could access quickly and then stuck my hexa up to about 10m and hit the switch, bom, it worked! bit bouncy. you would be supprised how much time you have at 10m high.