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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 ​

挂载 ​

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.

:::note 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: