CHECKING PAYLOADS AND SKYNODE CONNECTION

1. Equipment Preparation

No.
Device

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

No.
Items.
Features

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.

● 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

● 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

  1. Click the icon until a notification message appears.

  1. After clicking the icon multiple times, a notification for Advanced mode will appear.

  2. Select Switch to Advanced

  3. Once in Advanced mode, click the triangle icon one more time.

  4. Then, select the Advanced menu option.

Step 9: Adjust Settings in the Advanced Menu

In the Advanced menu, adjust the MAVLink settings as needed.

No.
Parameters
Settings

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.

No.
Parameters
Settings

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

Check the JOYSTICK

Check the BUTTONS and CHANNEL

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