From b915e47f33325f0f7ac13503bef2ffc710967212 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oleg Kalachev Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:07:02 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Add instructions on using USB remote control via QGroundControl app --- docs/build.md | 13 ++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/build.md b/docs/build.md index 51e297e..47583e6 100644 --- a/docs/build.md +++ b/docs/build.md @@ -161,8 +161,19 @@ Before flight using remote control, you need to calibrate it: 1. Open Serial Monitor in Arduino IDE (use use `make monitor` command in the command line). 2. Type `cr` command there and follow the instructions. +3. Use the remote control to fly the drone! -Then you can use your remote control to fly the drone! +#### Control with USB remote control + +If your drone doesn't have RC receiver installed, you can use USB remote control and QGroundControl app to fly it. + +1. Install [QGroundControl](https://docs.qgroundcontrol.com/master/en/qgc-user-guide/getting_started/download_and_install.html) app on your computer. +2. Connect your USB remote control to the computer. +3. Power up the drone. +4. Connect your computer to the appeared `flix` Wi-Fi network. +5. Launch QGroundControl app. It should connect and begin showing the drone's telemetry automatically. +6. Go the the QGroundControl menu ⇒ *Vehicle Setup* ⇒ *Joystick*. Calibrate you USB remote control there. +7. Use the USB remote control to fly the drone! > [!NOTE] > If something goes wrong, go to the [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md) article.