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    PIXHAWK2 Assembly Guide

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    1) The document provides instructions for setting up an autopilot system using the PIXHAWK2.1 flight controller board. It outlines connecting the various components like the radio receiver, power distribution board, sensors and installing firmware. 2) The user is instructed to mount the PIXHAWK2.1 board, connect the components, load firmware using Mission Planner software, and calibrate the compass, accelerometer and radio controls. 3) Once complete, the user can select flight modes and the system will be ready to fly once propeller calibration is finished. Safety procedures are emphasized throughout the process.

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    PIXHAWK2 Assembly Guide

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    1) The document provides instructions for setting up an autopilot system using the PIXHAWK2.1 flight controller board. It outlines connecting the various components like the radio receiver, power distribution board, sensors and installing firmware. 2) The user is instructed to mount the PIXHAWK2.1 board, connect the components, load firmware using Mission Planner software, and calibrate the compass, accelerometer and radio controls. 3) Once complete, the user can select flight modes and the system will be ready to fly once propeller calibration is finished. Safety procedures are emphasized throughout the process.

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    1) The document provides instructions for setting up an autopilot system using the PIXHAWK2.1 flight controller board. It outlines connecting the various components like the radio receiver, power distribution board, sensors and installing firmware. 2) The user is instructed to mount the PIXHAWK2.1 board, connect the components, load firmware using Mission Planner software, and calibrate the compass, accelerometer and radio controls. 3) Once complete, the user can select flight modes and the system will be ready to fly once propeller calibration is finished. Safety procedures are emphasized throughout the process.

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    PIXHAWK2 Assembly Guide

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    1) The document provides instructions for setting up an autopilot system using the PIXHAWK2.1 flight controller board. It outlines connecting the various components like the radio receiver, power distribution board, sensors and installing firmware. 2) The user is instructed to mount the PIXHAWK2.1 board, connect the components, load firmware using Mission Planner software, and calibrate the compass, accelerometer and radio controls. 3) Once complete, the user can select flight modes and the system will be ready to fly once propeller calibration is finished. Safety procedures are emphasized throughout the process.

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    AUTOPILOT

    QUICK START GUIDE

    Hex Technology Limited

    Hex.aero

    The view of PIXHAWK2.1


    Ports:
    GPS1/GPS2
    TELEM1/TELEM2
    I2C 2
    USB
    Analog to digital
    converter 3.3 V
    CAN1/CAN2
    Spektrum DSM receiver

    Ground
    Power
    Signal

    POWER1
    POWER2
    S.BUS
    SERIAL 5

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    Edison Debug

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    Debug

    Mirco-USB port

    SD Card

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    PIXHAWK2.1 and Accessories

    1 PIXHAWK2.1 board with SD card

    5 Micro-USB cable

    2 Buzzer

    6 Power module

    3 Safety switch

    7 6-wire cable x2

    4 SD card USB adapter

    8 Mounting foam

    GETTING STARTED
    PIXHAWK2.1 is the latest iteration of Pixhawk, which is an independent,
    open-hardware project. Aiming at providing high-end autopilot hardware to the
    academic, hobby and industrial communities at low costs and high availability!
    With the help of APM rmware, PIXHAWK2.1 turns any RC plane, copter, or rover into
    a full-featured personal drone. Once you have a fully-assembled frame, follow this
    guide to install PIXHAWK2.1.

    I.Mount
    II.Connect
    III.Load rmware
    IV.Calibrate

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    I.MOUNT
    Use the provided foam or mounting screws to mount PIXHAWK2.1 as close as
    possible to your vehicles center of gravity. Make sure to orient the board with the
    arrow pointing forward.

    Vehicle Front
    For screw-method, mounting screws in PIXHAWK2.1 accessories are designed for
    1.8mm thick frameboard. Customized screws are supposed to be M2.5 with thread
    length inside PIXHAWK2.1 in range 6mm~7.55mm.

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    II.CONNECT

    Load SD card into the PIXHAWK2.1 Cube


    If the SD card is not preloaded into Cube, insert the Micro-SD card into
    the slot of the Cube.

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    CONNECT RADIO CONTROL


    For PPM RC receivers and Futaba S.Bus receivers

    Ground
    Power
    Signal

    Connect the ground ( - ) ,power ( + ) ,and signal ( S ) wires


    to the RC pins using the provided 3-wire servo cable.

    FOR SPEKTRUM SATELLITE RECEIVERS

    For a Spektrum DSM,


    DSM2, or DSM-X Satellite
    RC receiver, connect to
    the SPKT/DSM port.

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    FOR PWM RECEIVERS


    Purchase a PPM Encoder module to connect a PWM RC receiver to PIXHAWK2.1 at
    hex.aero or procnc.com

    Ground
    Power
    Signal

    FOR COPTERS
    Connect each signal wire from the PDB to
    the main output signal (S) pins by motor
    number. Connect one wire for each motor
    to the corresponding pin.
    Pin 1 = Motor 1 Pin 5 = Motor 5
    Pin 2 = Motor 2 Pin 6 = Motor 6
    Pin 3 = Motor 3 Pin 7 = Motor 7
    Pin 4 = Motor 4 Pin 8 = Motor 8
    FOR PLANES
    For planes, connect the control channel
    wires to the main output signal pins.
    Pin 1 = Aileron
    Pin 2 = Elevator
    Pin 3 = Throttle
    Pin 4 = Rudder
    FOR ROVERS
    For rovers, connect the throttle and
    steering wires to the main output signal
    pins.
    Pin 3 = Throttle
    Pin 4 = Steering

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    III.LOAD FIRMWARE
    APM rmware is the brains of your autopilot operation and must be installed before
    using PIXHAWK2.1.
    To load rmware onto PIXHAWK2.1, install a mission planner application on your
    ground station computer. Choose either Mission Planner (Windows) or APM Planner
    for (Windows, OS X, and Linux).
    Both applications are available for free download from ardupilot.com.

    Firmware

    Mission planner

    Download Mission Planner (Windows)


    Ardupilot.com

    Downloads

    MissionPlanner

    Mission Planner

    Downloads

    Sortby:
    : Title | Hits | Date

    MissionPlanner-MSI-Latest

    Select latest MSI to


    download the most
    recent version.

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    Download APM Planner (Mac & Linux)


    Ardupilot.com

    Downloads

    APMPlanner 2.0

    APM Planner 2.0

    Downloads

    Sortby:
    : Title | Hits | Date

    APMPlanner-RPM-Latest
    APMPlanner-DMG-Latest

    Select DMG for Mac


    and RPM for Linux.

    INSTALL PLANNER
    After selecting the correct le, read the safety information and select Download.
    Open the le to run the setup wizard. Proceed through any security warnings, and
    install all suggested drivers. When the installation is complete, open the application,
    and connect PIXHAWK2.1 to your computer using the micro-USB cable.
    Your computer will automatically install the correct drivers, Do not select at this time.
    PIXHAWK2.1 can only load rmware while unconnected to Mavlink.

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    Select Initial Setup, Install Firmware, and select your Vehicle.

    When prompted, follow the directions to load the firmware. Once the
    status bar shows that the download is complete, power cycle the board
    by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB.
    If you hear a musical tone, your firmware installation is complete. If you
    hear a series of tones followed by three beeps, disconnect the USB and
    reconnect while holding down the safety button. Upon restart, listen for a
    series of tones followed by two beeps indicating that your firmware has
    loaded successfully.

    IV.CAL IBRATE
    With PIXHAWK2.1 connected to your computer, select the
    communication option from the drop-down menu for PX4 FMU, set the
    rate to 115200, and select the Connect icon. Select Initial Setup and
    Mandatory Hardware to access the calibration wizards.

    Remove propellers before performing calibration!

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    SELECT FRAME TYPE(COPER ONLY)

    CALIBRATE COMPASS

    Select the options to enable the compass; to allow automatic


    declination calculation; and to specify PIXHAWK2.1. Select
    Live Calibration to launch the wizard, and follow the prompts.

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    CALIBRATE ACCELEROMETER

    Select Accel Calibration, check the box for AC 3.0+, select Calibrate,
    and follow the prompts to calibrate PIXHAWK2.1s accelerometer.
    Make sure to wait a couple of seconds before and after changing the
    positions of the vehicle.

    RC CALIBRATION
    5
    Left stick

    4
    6
    Right stick

    Select Radio Calibration to teach PIXHAWK2.1 to work with


    your RC transmitter. Turn on your transmitter, select
    Calibration Radio, and move all sticks and switches to their
    extreme positions. Select Clink when Done once the red bars
    are set for all available channels.

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    SELECT FLIGHT MODES

    Move each switch on your transmitter to its available positions. The mission
    planner will indicate the currently selected position with green highlighting.
    Select a mode for each switch position, and selectSave Modes to assign.

    Calibrate ESC
    Please refer to http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/esc-calibration.html

    Finish
    Your ight is ready to go now!

    Important Notes:
    PIXHAWK2.1 integrates safety switch alone with standard GPS. If you havent bought
    the GPS. Please plug the saftety switch into the GPS 1 port in order to y.

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