6.5 RC Calibration
In RC configuration (RPA Configuration > RC Config), RC transmitters allow the pilot to set the flight mode, control the vehicle’s movement and orientation and also turn on/off auxiliary functions (i.e. raising and lowering landing gear, etc.).
RC Calibration involves capturing each RC input channel’s minimum, maximum and “trim” values so that ArduPilot can correctly interpret the input.
Move both sticks in the largest circle possible so that they reach their complete range of motion. Move the Ch 5 and 6 toggle switches through their range of positions.
Your transmitter should cause the following control changes:
Channel 1: low = roll left, high = roll right.
Channel 2: low = pitch forward, high=pitch back.
Channel 3: low = throttle down (off), high = throttle up.
Channel 4: low = yaw left, high = yaw right.
For calibrating RC through AeroGCS, click on "Calibrate" button. Follow the instructions popped up on the screen.
Ensure the status of transmitter and receiver as Power On.
Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are connected properly.
Ensure that the propellers are not connected to the motors. Also, make sure that the motors are not powered ON.
Click ok and move all sticks and switches to their extreme positions.
Reset all transmitter trims to center. Then click "Ok" button.
Click on "Click When Done" button to move further.
Detected RC values will be displayed on the screen.
Press "Ok" button and proceed.
You will get the screen as shown in the following image showing that RC calibration is completed.
Ensure the channels assigned are proper or not. Click on "Update" after confirmation.
Parameters are sent to the device. Click on "Ok" to proceed.
Now the entire RC calibration process is completed.
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