Connect Pixhawk to PCWhen the mission Planner is installed on your computer, connect Pixhawk to your computer using a micro USB cable. Use a USB port directly on your computer and do not use a USB hub.
Windows will automatically detect and install the correct driver software. If you see a prompt "driver not found" or "Unable to install driver", follow the instructions provided at the bottom of the page to reinstall the Mission planner and drivers.
Select COM PortOpen the Mission Planner and select the COM port in the upper-right corner of the screen (near the Connect button). Choose
automaticallyOr
PX4 FMU。 Do not click before selecting
Install firmwareIn the initial setup >> install firmware interface of Mission Planner, select the corresponding icon to match your rack (e.g. four-axis, six-axis). When asked, "Are you sure?" "Click" Yes "The mission Planner detects that the motherboard you are using (i.e. Pixhawk) will prompt you to unplug the motherboard, reseat it, and then press "OK" within a few seconds (in this short period of time bootloader the program receives the request and uploads the new firmware). if everything goes well, you'll see some status information at the bottom, including "Erase ...", "Program ...", "Check ..." and "Upload complete." ". The firmware was successfully uploaded to the motherboard. You can test the basic operating status of the firmware, open the Mission Planner flight data Interface, and then click the "Connect" button. The HUD interface should change as the board tilts.
Reinstall Mission Planner and Pixhawk driversPixhawk The first connection, if the driver is not installed correctly, when uploading may pop up "error: Master does not respond", follow this step to resolve this issue.
- You have an earlier log or tlogs want to save, you can put Misson planner log directory backup. Typically, the log directory is in "C:Program files (x86) APM plannerlogs" or "C:Program files (x86) Mission Plannerlogs".
- Uninstall Mission Planner, run the "Uninstall Mission Planner" application, usually the path in "Start >> All Programs >>mission Planner (or APM Planner)".
- Open File Explorer and, if they exist, delete the path "C:Program files (x86) Mission Planner" or "C:Program files (x86) APM Planner" directory.
- Uninstalling the Pixhawk driver:
- Open startup >> All Programs >> accessories >> System Tools >> Control Panel >> devices and printers
- When Pixhawk is plugged into the computer, right-click the PX4 FMU device, select Properties, select the Hardware tab, select Properties
- On the General tab, select Change settings, and on the Drivers tab, select Uninstall
- In the OK to uninstall the Device window, click Remove driver software for this device, and then press OK
5. Reinstall mission Planner with the latest MSI file and then install the latest mission Planner, and automatically reinstall the latest Pixhawk drive to your PC
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How to download the latest firmware to Pixhawk
