From f79de2b783bc20a2cbb695d262fa34c2211425cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Claudio Chies <61051109+Claudio-Chies@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:55:25 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] feat(docs): update parameter recommendations for PingRX setup (#26880) --- docs/en/peripherals/adsb_flarm.md | 28 ++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/peripherals/adsb_flarm.md b/docs/en/peripherals/adsb_flarm.md index b43c2a082a..71364f1d4b 100644 --- a/docs/en/peripherals/adsb_flarm.md +++ b/docs/en/peripherals/adsb_flarm.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ It has been tested with the following devices: Any of the devices can be connected to any free/unused serial port on the flight controller. Most commonly they are connected to `TELEM2` (if this is not being use for some other purpose). -### PingRX +### PingRX Pro The PingRX MAVLink port uses a JST ZHR-4 mating connector with pinout as shown below. @@ -29,9 +29,17 @@ The PingRX MAVLink port uses a JST ZHR-4 mating connector with pinout as shown b | 3 (blk) | Power | +4 to 6V | | 4 (blk) | GND | GND | -The PingRX comes with connector cable that can be attached directly to the TELEM2 port (DF13-6P) on an [mRo Pixhawk](../flight_controller/mro_pixhawk.md). +The PingRX comes with connector cable that can be attached directly to the `TELEM2` port (DF13-6P) on an [mRo Pixhawk](../flight_controller/mro_pixhawk.md). For other ports or boards, you will need to obtain your own cable. +The recommended port configuration for this receiver is: + +| Parameter | Recommended Value | +| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | +| [MAV_X_CONFIG](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_CONFIG) | `TELEM 2` | +| [MAV_X_MODE](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_MODE) | uAvionix | +| [MAV_X_RADIO_CTL](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_RADIO_CTL) | Disabled | + ## FLARM FLARM has an on-board DF-13 6 Pin connector that has an identical pinout to the [mRo Pixhawk](../flight_controller/mro_pixhawk.md). @@ -49,19 +57,19 @@ FLARM has an on-board DF-13 6 Pin connector that has an identical pinout to the The TX and RX on the flight controller must be connected to the RX and TX on the FLARM, respectively. ::: -## Software Configuration +## PX4 Configuration ### Port Configuration The receivers are configured in the same way as any other [MAVLink Peripheral](../peripherals/mavlink_peripherals.md). -The only _specific_ setup is that the port baud rate must be set to 57600 and the a low-bandwidth profile (`MAV_X_MODE`). +The recommended configuration for most devices (unless they have device-specific configuration like PingRX) is to connect to `TELEM 2` and [set the parameters](../advanced_config/parameters.md) as shown: -Assuming you have connected the device to the TELEM2 port, [set the parameters](../advanced_config/parameters.md) as shown: - -- [MAV_1_CONFIG](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_CONFIG) = TELEM 2 -- [MAV_1_MODE](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_MODE) = Normal -- [MAV_1_RATE](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_RATE) = 0 (default sending rate for port). -- [MAV_1_FORWARD](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_FORWARD) = Enabled +| Parameter | Recommended Value | +| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------- | +| [MAV_X_CONFIG](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_CONFIG) | `TELEM 2` | +| [MAV_X_MODE](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_MODE) | Normal | +| [MAV_X_RATE](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_RATE) | 0 (default sending rate for port) | +| [MAV_X_FORWARD](../advanced_config/parameter_reference.md#MAV_1_FORWARD) | Enabled | Then reboot the vehicle.