AQ6 + DIMU 1.1: Problems with firmware hott_dimu_r416_aq6r1

[stefannn]

Hello,

there is something I just don't understand.

I flashed a new AQ6/DIMU1.1 with the "aqv6.7.r224.b1400-rev1.hex" firmware. Everything's fine.

As I would like to use the HOTT features I went on and flashed to "hott_dimu_r416_aq6r1". Now there is some strange behaviour. Or at least I don't understand. As you can see below the flashing procure had finished without an error.

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Once I recycle the power of the AQ6 and connect the board to the qgc (OSX) it seems to be waiting forever for the "param list" Moreover, the qgc stops short of indicating the current firmware version. Is there anything I missed?

Comments really appreciated.

Cheers,
Stefan

[chschmid]

Hi
You need to connect now via communication - add link to establish a connection via mavlink.

Cheers
Christof

[stefannn]

[chschmid]

Did you ever press "refresh"?

[aBUGSworstnightmare]

[stefannn]

Hi,
check your FTDI TX connection (RX on the AQ6).
Experienced the same situation when testing a custom adapter board. Moving HUD is based on Mavlink data send by default; parameters list will only be send when requested (QGC needs to send a command to AQ6).

Joerg
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Hello Joerg,

Thank you for your input and especially for the clarification that HUD is based on MAVLINK-

I will check the connection, in particular the RX/TX cable(s). Alas I am on the road right now and I will only continue tinkering with the AQ6 on September 30.

Anyway, what I don't understand is that with the "aqv6.7.r224" firmware everything goes smoothly. Including the transfer of the param list. Consequently, the wiring should be right?!

Cheers,

Stefan

[JussiH]

Sounds like you have HW flow control enabled....try and disable it in the communication port setup window.

[stefannn]

[stefannn]

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Hello Jussi,

I disabled HW flow control and now it works.

(Now I'll go for static calibration.)

Thank you for your help,

Stefan