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# Troubleshooting
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## The sketch doesn't compile
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Do the following:
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* **Check ESP32 core is installed**. Check if the version matches the one used in the [tutorial](build.md#firmware).
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* **Check libraries**. Install all the required libraries from the tutorial. Make sure there are no MPU9250 or other peripherals libraries that may conflict with the ones used in the tutorial.
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## The drone doesn't fly
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Do the following:
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* **Check the battery voltage**. Use a multimeter to measure the battery voltage. It should be in range of 3.7-4.2 V.
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* **Check if there are some startup errors**. Connect the ESP32 to the computer and check the Serial Monitor output. Use the Reset button to make sure you see the whole ESP32 output.
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* **Check the baudrate is correct**. If you see garbage characters in the Serial Monitor, make sure the baudrate is set to 115200.
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* **Make sure correct IMU model is chosen**. If using ICM-20948 board, change `MPU9250` to `ICM20948` everywhere in the `imu.ino` file.
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* **Check if the CLI is working**. Perform `help` command in Serial Monitor. You should see the list of available commands. You can also access the CLI using QGroundControl (*Vehicle Setup* ⇒ *Analyze Tools* ⇒ *MAVLink Console*).
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* **Configure QGroundControl correctly before connecting to the drone** if you use it to control the drone. Go to the settings and enable *Virtual Joystick*. *Auto-Center Throttle* setting **should be disabled**.
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* **If QGroundControl doesn't connect**, you might need to disable the firewall and/or VPN on your computer.
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* **Check the IMU is working**. Perform `imu` command and check its output:
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* The `status` field should be `OK`.
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* The `rate` field should be about 1000 (Hz).
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* The `accel` and `gyro` fields should change as you move the drone.
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* **Calibrate the accelerometer.** if is wasn't done before. Type `ca` command in Serial Monitor and follow the instructions.
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* **Check the attitude estimation**. Connect to the drone using QGroundControl. Rotate the drone in different orientations and check if the attitude estimation shown in QGroundControl is correct.
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* **Check the IMU orientation is set correctly**. If the attitude estimation is rotated, make sure `rotateIMU` function is defined correctly in `imu.ino` file.
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* **Check the motors type**. Motors with exact 3.7V voltage are needed, not ranged working voltage (3.7V — 6V).
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* **Check the motors**. Perform the following commands using Serial Monitor:
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* `mfr` — should rotate front right motor (counter-clockwise).
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* `mfl` — should rotate front left motor (clockwise).
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* `mrl` — should rotate rear left motor (counter-clockwise).
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* `mrr` — should rotate rear right motor (clockwise).
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* **Calibrate the RC** if you use it. Type `cr` command in Serial Monitor and follow the instructions.
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* **Check the RC data** if you use it. Use `rc` command, `Control` should show correct values between -1 and 1, and between 0 and 1 for the throttle.
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* **Check the IMU output using QGroundControl**. Connect to the drone using QGroundControl on your computer. Go to the *Analyze* tab, *MAVLINK Inspector*. Plot the data from the `SCALED_IMU` message. The gyroscope and accelerometer data should change according to the drone movement.
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* **Check the gyroscope only attitude estimation**. Comment out `applyAcc();` line in `estimate.ino` and check if the attitude estimation in QGroundControl. It should be stable, but only drift very slowly.
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