diff --git a/docs/en/failsafe.md b/docs/en/failsafe.md index d77217e4..463e93f2 100644 --- a/docs/en/failsafe.md +++ b/docs/en/failsafe.md @@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ Main article is available at https://docs.px4.io/master/en/config/safety.html. The *Safety* panel allows you to configure actions that should be performed when a failsafe is triggered. You should at the very least configure the RC Loss failsafe, which is triggered when the RC transmitter link is lost: -1. Open the *Safety* panel. +1. In QGroundControl software, go to the *Vehicle Setup* panel and choose the *Safety* menu. 2. Select one of the following actions in the *RC Loss Failsafe Trigger* option: * *Land mode* – transition to automatic land mode; * *Terminate* – set all outputs to their failsafe values. -3. Set the timeout value before RC Loss triggers in the *RC Loss Timeout* field. We recommend setting it to 0.5 s. +3. Set the timeout value before RC Loss triggers in the *RC Loss Timeout* field. We recommend setting it to 2 s. QGroundControl failsafe diff --git a/docs/en/modes.md b/docs/en/modes.md index 9c2ecaaa..4f15c623 100644 --- a/docs/en/modes.md +++ b/docs/en/modes.md @@ -4,10 +4,11 @@ PX4 **mode** determines how the vehicle should react to commands and RC signals. In order to configure flight modes: -1. Open the *Vehicle Setup* tab in QGroundControl. +1. Open the *Vehicle Setup* panel in QGroundControl. 2. Select the *Flight Modes* menu. -3. Choose SwC (Channel 6) as mode selection switch. -4. Set desired flight modes. +3. Set the *Mode Channel* to the SwC switch (*Channel 6*). +4. Optionally, set the *Emergency Kill Switch Channel* to SwA switch (*Channel 5*). +5. Set desired flight modes. The following flight modes are recommended: @@ -15,8 +16,8 @@ In order to configure flight modes: * Flight Mode 4: *Altitude*. * Flight Mode 6: *Position*. -5. Check mode switching by changing the switch position. -6. Choose SwA (Channel 5) as emergency motor stop (*Kill switch*). +6. Check mode switching by changing the switch position. +7. Choose SwA (Channel 5) as emergency motor stop (*Kill switch*). QGroundControl modes diff --git a/docs/en/optical_flow.md b/docs/en/optical_flow.md index 1b577012..270d8ffe 100644 --- a/docs/en/optical_flow.md +++ b/docs/en/optical_flow.md @@ -1,12 +1,10 @@ # Use of Optical Flow -Running the technology "Optical Flow" offers the possibility of POSCTL flight mode, and autonomous flight operating on a camera pointed downwards that detects changes of ground texture. +Running the "Optical Flow" function offers the possibility of POSCTL flight mode, and autonomous flight operating on a camera pointed downwards that detects changes of ground texture. ## Enabling -> **Hint** It is recommended to use [special PX4 firmware for Clover](firmware.md). - -The use of a rangefinder is essential. [Connect and setup laser-ranging sensor VL53L1X](laser.md), according to the manual. +> **Hint** For Optical Flow to work it's required that the laser rangefinder is [connected and configured](laser.md). Enable Optical Flow in the file `~/catkin_ws/src/clover/clover/launch/clover.launch`: @@ -14,7 +12,7 @@ Enable Optical Flow in the file `~/catkin_ws/src/clover/clover/launch/clover.lau ``` -Optical Flow publishes data in `mavros/px4flow/raw/send` topic. In the topic `optical_flow/debug` is also published a visualization, that can be viewed with [web_video_server](web_video_server.md). +Optical Flow publishes data in `/mavros/px4flow/raw/send` topic. In the topic `/optical_flow/debug` is also published a visualization, that can be viewed with [web_video_server](web_video_server.md). > **Info** Correct connection and [setup](camera.md) of the camera module is needed for proper functioning. diff --git a/docs/en/power.md b/docs/en/power.md index d166dd08..b087aa74 100644 --- a/docs/en/power.md +++ b/docs/en/power.md @@ -6,15 +6,16 @@ Open the *Vehicle Setup* tab and select the *Power* menu. > **Note** Power sensor calibration should be done with the battery pack connected to the drone. -If there is no voltage indicator or manual calibration is not possible, set the average value of the voltage divider for the Clover 4 kit (*Voltage divider* = 11). - -1. Set the *Number of cells* parameter according to the number of cells in your battery (*3* for the Clover 4 drone). -2. Calculate the voltage divider: +1. In QGroundControl software, go the *Vehicle Setup* panel and choose the *Power* menu. +2. Set the *Number of cells* parameter according to the number of cells in your battery (*3* for the Clover 4 drone). +3. Calculate the voltage divider: * Measure voltage across the battery (you may use a battery voltage tester for that). * Press the *Calculate* button next to the *Voltage divider* label. * Put the battery voltage into the prompt and click *Calculate*. * Press *Close* to save the calculated value. +If there is no voltage indicator or manual calibration is not possible, set the average value of the voltage divider for the Clover 4 kit (*Voltage divider* = 11). + Further reading: https://docs.qgroundcontrol.com/en/SetupView/Power.html. diff --git a/docs/en/radio.md b/docs/en/radio.md index 6d5dea39..09caa7e7 100644 --- a/docs/en/radio.md +++ b/docs/en/radio.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Before connecting and calibrating the RC, make sure that: ## Connecting the RC transmitter -1. Open the *Vehicle Setup* tab and select the *Radio* menu. +1. In QGroundControl software, go the *Vehicle Setup* panel and choose the *Radio* menu. 2. Power on the transmitter by sliding the **POWER** slider up. 3. Make sure the transmitter-receiver link is working.