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Admin: /* Software Resources */

2015-04-15T06:20:11Z

Software Resources

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	Host software：MissionPlanner		Host software：MissionPlanner

	Plug-~~in：Net~~ Flamework 4		Plug-in：[http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/7/75/DotNetFx40_Full_x86.rar Net Flamework 4]


	=Interfaces=		=Interfaces=

Admin: /* Instructions on how to use the board */

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Instructions on how to use the board

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	2. Follow the prompts to calibrate Pixhawk’s accelerometer. Make sure to wait a couple of seconds before and after changing the positions of the vehicle.		2. Follow the prompts to calibrate Pixhawk’s accelerometer. Make sure to wait a couple of seconds before and after changing the positions of the vehicle.

			[[File:Accel calibrate.jpg]]

			3. Place the board level and press Enter to change to another position, this is the first movement, do like this for the following positions: Right, Down, Up, Back, and left.

			[[File:Accel calibrate2.jpg]]

			4. If the calibration failed, you can see the following window， you can now disconnect it and reconnect, if it doesn’t work, you can power off the board and try again.

			[[File:PIXHAWK15.png]]

			5. If you see this window prompt up, the calibration is successful.

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 . Calibrate according to the following steps.
-[[File:PIXHAWK9.png]]
+[[File:PIXHAWK9.png|600px]]
 . Click start calibration and view the window as follow
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 Rotate you PIXHAWK around all axes at least once in 60s until the boxes disappeared. You can refer to the following directions.
 Data will be collected during the rotate, and the system will record the data collected, the Samples data will accumulate constantly. If the data is not changed, please check if you have connected it correctly.

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-RC CALIBRATION
+'''RC CALIBRATION'''
 . Calibrate according to the following steps.
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 [[File:PIXHAWK8.png]]

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 '''Note:'''
-  ① Do not click connect button, it will be connected automatically during the process of firmware installation; If you have connected it with PIXHAWK, please do to click Disconnect here or you will receive an error during the installation.
+① Do not click connect button, it will be connected automatically during the process of firmware installation; If you have connected it with PIXHAWK, please do to click Disconnect here or you will receive an error during the installation.
 ) Upon uploading a firmware of new version to PIXHAW, there are three things you need to do first:
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 ) Install Mission Planner and open it.

Admin: /* Load firmware for PIXHAWK */

2015-04-15T05:48:24Z

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	6. After upload successes, you can close PIX.		6. After upload successes, you can close PIX.


			==Software Setting==
			===The installation of earth station debugging software—Mission Planner===

			To install Mission Planner, you need the assistance of the plug-in, Net Framework 4. Please download the Net Framework 4.0 and install it first.
			After the installation of Net Framework 4.0, you can download the Mission Planner Installation Package. (The latest version is recommended)

			'''Note''': two different versions, MSI and ZIP are provided on the download page. MSI is an application installation package, PIXHAWK USB driver will be installed together with the Mission Planner, and you can use it with a PIXHAWK USB cable directly.

			ZIP is Green Software package, no need for installation. You can use it after unzip. However, you need to install the PIXHAW USB driver manually; the driver program is in the Driver folder. It is up to you to choose your preferred version. But if it is the first time you use it, MSI version is recommended.

			Let’s take MSI version as example:

			'''Note''': do not connect the PIXHAW USB cable.

			Double click the MSI file, then click Next step by step till the Device driver instauration wizard prompts up, click next-continue, or the system will skip the installation of driver.

			===Notice to read first===
			When the board is powered with USB, and USB is under connection, PIXHAWK will cut off the communication function of data transmission interface, so please don’t connect data transmission and USB to PIXHAW simultaneously to test PIXHAWK. USB interface is prior than data transmission interface. (USB cable for power supply only is not included here)

			As to first-time users of PIXHAWK autopilot, you are advised to get started step by step:

			1. Install the ground station controlling software and driver first and get familiar with the menu features on the interface.

			2. Learn to download firmware with a USB cable only.

			3. Connect the receiver to the PIXHAWK 2.52 board with USB cable to complete the calibrad of remote control, accelerometer and compass.

			4. Complete the configuration of all kinds of parameters.

			5. Assemble the aircraft and complete the safety inspection, then you can try your first flight.

			6. Adjust the PID parameters.

			7. All kinds of advanced applications of PIXHAWK.

			===Instructions on how to use the board===
			1) Before uploading firmware, you should connect your PIXHAW to the PC with a matching USB cable, make sure the PC has recognized the COM port of PIXHAW, open Mission Planner (hereinafter referred to as MP), the select of COM port is in drop-down box on the upper right corner of the home page of MP, choose the COM port with the identifier of PX4, then set the Baud rate as 115200.

			'''Note:'''
			① Do not click connect button, it will be connected automatically during the process of firmware installation; If you have connected it with PIXHAWK, please do to click Disconnect here or you will receive an error during the installation.

			2) Upon uploading a firmware of new version to PIXHAW, there are three things you need to do first:

			① calibrate the Radio Calibrad

			② calibrate the accelerometer

			③ calibrate the compass, the calibration which will affect the unlock process, and red prompts will appear continually on the interface of MP:

			3) Install Mission Planner and open it.

Admin: /* Load firmware for PIXHAWK */

2015-04-15T05:45:32Z

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	<font color=red>Please note that ArduCopter_V2.px4 should be placed under the directory with an English name.</font>		<font color=red>Please note that ArduCopter_V2.px4 should be placed under the directory with an English name.</font>

			[[File:Save.png]]

			5. After choosing ArduCopter_V2.px4, please click Flash to load.

			[[File:PIXHAWK.png]]

			6. After upload successes, you can close PIX.

Admin: /* Load firmware for PIXHAWK */

2015-04-15T05:35:34Z

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	2. Click Advanced		2. Click Advanced

	[[File:PIXHAWK5.png]]		[[File:PIXHAWK5.png]]

	3. Select file		3. Select file

	[[File:PIXHAWK6.png]]		[[File:PIXHAWK6.png]]

	4. Choose firmware ArduCopter_V2.px4 to load.		4. Choose firmware ArduCopter_V2.px4 to load.

	<font color=red>Please note that ArduCopter_V2.px4 should be placed under the directory with an English name.</font>		<font color=red>Please note that ArduCopter_V2.px4 should be placed under the directory with an English name.</font>

Admin: /* Load firmware for PIXHAWK */

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	===Load firmware for PIXHAWK===		===Load firmware for PIXHAWK===
	1. Connect PIXHAWK to your computer with a USB cable, open PIX.		1. Connect PIXHAWK to your computer with a USB cable, open PIX Firmware upgrade application .

	<font color=red>Please note: do remember to insert the micro-SD card into the slot at the bottom end of the board before loading firmware to PIXHAW.</font>		<font color=red>Please note: do remember to insert the micro-SD card into the slot at the bottom end of the board before loading firmware to PIXHAW.</font>

			2. Click Advanced
			[[File:PIXHAWK5.png]]

			3. Select file
			[[File:PIXHAWK6.png]]

			4. Choose firmware ArduCopter_V2.px4 to load.
			<font color=red>Please note that ArduCopter_V2.px4 should be placed under the directory with an English name.</font>

Admin: /* Load firmware for PIXHAWK */

2015-04-15T05:22:14Z

Load firmware for PIXHAWK

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	1. Connect PIXHAWK to your computer with a USB cable, open PIX.		1. Connect PIXHAWK to your computer with a USB cable, open PIX.

	<font color=red>Please note: do remember to insert the micro-SD card into the slot at the bottom end of the board before loading firmware to PIXHAW.<font/>		<font color=red>Please note: do remember to insert the micro-SD card into the slot at the bottom end of the board before loading firmware to PIXHAW.</font>