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Holybro DroneCAN M8N GPS

Holybro DroneCAN GPS有一个UBLOX M8N 模块,BMM150指南针,三色LED指示器。

GPS模块使用 DroneCAN 协议进行通信。 DroneCAN连接比串行连接更抗电磁干扰,从而更加可靠。 此外,使用DroneCAN意味着GPS和指南针不占用任何飞控串口(不同/附加的CAN设备可以通过CAN分离板连接到同一CAN总线。

购买途径

通过以下途径购买模块:

硬件规格

DroneCAN M8N
GNSS ReceiverUblox NEO M8N
Number of Concurrent GNSS2 (Default GPS + GLONASS)
ProcessorSTM32G4 (170MHz, 512K FLASH)
CompassBMM150
Frequency Band

GPS: L1C/A
GLONASS: L10F
Beidou: B1I
Galileo: E1B/C

GNSS Augmentation SystemSBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, QZSS
Navigation Update5Hz Default(10Hz MAX)
Navigation sensitivity–167 dBm
Cold starts~ 26s
Accuracy2.5m
Speed Accuracy0.05 m/s
Max # of Satellites22+
Default CAN BUS data rate1MHz
Communication ProtocolDroneCAN @ 1 Mbit/s
Supports Autopilot FWPX4, Ardupilot
Port TypeGHR-04V-S
Antenna25 x 25 x 4 mm ceramic patch antenna
Voltage4.7-5.2V
Power consumptionLess than 200mA @ 5V
Temperature-40~80C
Size

Diameter: 54mm
Thickness: 14.5mm

Weight36g
Cable Length26cm
Other
  • LNA MAX2659ELT+ RF Amplifier
  • Rechargeable Farah capacitance
  • Low noise 3.3V regulator
  • 26cm cable included

硬件设置

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建议安装方向是GPS上的箭头指向机架前方

The sensor can be mounted anywhere on the frame, but you will need to specify its position, relative to vehicle centre of gravity, during PX4 configuration.

Wiring

The Holybro DroneCAN GPS is connected to the CAN bus using a Pixhawk standard 4 pin JST GH cable. For more information, refer to the CAN Wiring instructions.

针脚定义

Diagram showing GPS pinouts

Dimensions

Diagram showing GPS dimensions

PX4配置

You need to set necessary DroneCAN parameters and define offsets if the sensor is not centred within the vehicle. The required settings are outlined below.

INFO

The GPS will not boot if there is no SD card in the flight controller when powered on.

Enable DroneCAN

In order to use the ARK GPS board, connect it to the Pixhawk CAN bus and enable the DroneCAN driver by setting parameter UAVCAN_ENABLE to 2 for dynamic node allocation (or 3 if using DroneCAN ESCs).

The steps are:

Once enabled, the module will be detected on boot. GPS data should arrive at 5Hz.

DroneCAN configuration in PX4 is explained in more detail in DroneCAN > Enabling DroneCAN.

Sensor Position Configuration

If the sensor is not centred within the vehicle you will also need to define sensor offsets: