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Unable to change Pixhawk to Octocopter+ config from Quad X config under 3.4.1?

Posted by Jackson on November 14, 2016 at 1:00pm

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 to select a frame type, however there are only quad or tri configs, no hexa or octa configs?

All 8 ESC's are connected.

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?

Thanks!

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  • Jackson November 16, 2016 at 3:22pm

    Thanks Craig, unfortunately the vendor no longer exists :(

  • Craig November 16, 2016 at 3:15pm

    I'd contact the vendor you bought it from and ask about an RMA :(

  • Jackson November 15, 2016 at 1:26am

    Power from the PM port on the PixHawk does nothing. I have tried an alternate USB caable & PC for that matter... Same behaviour :(

  • Craig November 15, 2016 at 1:15am

    That can be really bad. But normally it means a crappy USB cable and or a weak usb port [not enough voltage].

    At minimum it is a bricked flight controller. Try other USB cables and those cables in a usb port directly on the PC [not a hub]

    Also as a test connect a power module to the PM port on the hawk and power it via a lipo to see that your board is not bad.

    There are quite a few things we can try once we know the FC is actually still functional. But we can't go further until we figure out if you need to return the flight controller to the vendor for a replacement.

    Let me know the results of the above suggestions.

  • Jackson November 15, 2016 at 1:05am

    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 the Octo, and it asks me if it is a Liniux board, then states it can't complete it? :(

    BTW, thanks for uploading the video...

    I have attached a quick video of the behaviour? I am freaking out now... 

    20161115_195413_1.mp4

  • Craig November 14, 2016 at 8:28pm

    The latest ver. I just made a little video showing me flashing my hawk to 3.4.1 Octa and then selecting frame type

  • Jackson November 14, 2016 at 8:05pm

    Hmmm, what version of Mission Planner is that? I don't get those frame types, just the quads..... 

  • Craig November 14, 2016 at 7:45pm

    oh.... ummmm... Well then it's pretty easy.

    Connect mission planner to your hawk, go to Mandatory hardware, then Frame Type and select PLUS :)

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  • Jackson November 14, 2016 at 7:14pm

    Yes I am! 

  • Craig November 14, 2016 at 7:06pm

    Are you TRYING to set it up as a +?

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