CHECKING PAYLOADS AND SKYNODE CONNECTION
1. Equipment Preparation
1
Power Supply
2
Remote
3
VIO Payloads
4
Adapter Dovertail
5
Hub, Linear QR, Ethernet Cable, FFC
6
Skynode
7
Herelink System
2. Items to Check
1
Settings Extended
Connect VIO Skynode to Remote
2
Remote
Connect VIO Skynode to Remote, Payloads Assistant
3
IP
Connect VIO Skynode to Remote
4
Camera
Connect VIO Skynode to Remote
5
Advanced
Connect VIO Skynode to Remote
6
Radio Status
Connect VIO Skynode to Remote, Auterion Mission Contro
3. Testing Steps
Step 1: Prepare a VIO unit with the Adapter Dovertail, Linear QR.
Step 2: Set up signal cables to connect VIO, Skynode, and Herelink System.
● Connect the FFC power and Quick Release to HUB
● Cable’s FFC from HUB connects to Skynode; Ethernet Cable connects to Skynode.
● Ethernet Cable from Skynode connects to HereLink
Step 3: Set up power cables for VIO, Skynode, and Herelink System.
● Connect the power cable to Herelink System, Skynode, and Gremsy Hub.
Step 4: After setting up the cables, configure the IP address.
Connect a USB type-C cable to VIO and a computer or laptop.
Access the settings page at
http://192.168.144.25:8000/
to configure IP:VIO Address:
192.168.144.24
Netmask:
255.255.255.0
Gateway:
192.168.144.1
Click "Apply" after IP setup and confirm with "OK."
Step 5: After configuring VIO’s IP, start the Remote to connect to VIO.
Launch AuterionMissionControl.
Launch Payloads Assistant.
Note: Both applications should be running.
Step 6: In the Payloads Assistant software, verify connection:
Go to Settings
Select Custom settings.
After selecting Custom, proceed to Settings Extended.
In Settings Extended, check that IP and PORT match the IP set in Step 4.
Step 7: Using Auterion Mission Control
Verify the VIO Product Name.
Check video feed functionality:
Once the image appears, test various features connected to the Remote, such as Zoom In and Zoom Out.
These functions should display as VIO connects with Skynode and can be controlled via the Remote.
Step 8: After Feature Testing
Click the icon until a notification message appears.
After clicking the icon multiple times, a notification for Advanced mode will appear.
Select Switch to Advanced
Once in Advanced mode, click the triangle icon one more time.
Then, select the Advanced menu option.
Step 9: Adjust Settings in the Advanced Menu
In the Advanced menu, adjust the MAVLink settings as needed.
1
MAV_0_CONFIG
Disabled
2
MAV_1_CONFIG
TELEM 2
3
MAV_2_CONFIG
EXT2
4
MAV_2_FORWARD
Enabled
5
MAV_2_MODE
Gimbal
6
MAV_2_RATE
92160 B/s
7
MAV_S_FORWARD
Enabled
8
MAV_TYPE
Hexarotor
Switch to the Mount section to continue configuring other parameters.
1
MNT_MODE_IN
Auto (RC and MAVLink gimbal Protocol V2)
2
MNT_MODE_OUT
MAVLink gimbal protocol V2
3
MNT_RANGE_PITCH
720.0 deg
4
MNT_RANGE_ROLL
720.0 deg
5
MNT_RANGE_YAW
720.0 deg
6
MNT_RATE_PITCH
720.0 deg
7
MNT_RATE_YAW
720.0 deg
8
MNT_MAN_PITCH
AUX2
9
MNT_MAN_YAW
AUX3
10
MNT_MODE_IN
Auto (RC and MAVLink gimbal Protocol V2)
11
MNT_MODE_OUT
MAVLink gimbal protocol V2
Step 10: After configuring the MAVLink and Mount settings, review and verify all adjustments.
Check the JOYSTICK
Check the BUTTONS and CHANNEL
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