NXP MR-VMU-RT1176 flightcontrol upate #3398

hamishwillee · 2024-10-02T05:04:22Z

This replaces #3397 which would not accept subedits. FYI @dk7xe @mrpollo and @igalloway

@dk7xe I had to create this because your branch wasn't editable (by me).
The main changes are editorial - I found the introduction a bit confusing so I have moved some bits around. I think it now makes things a bit more clear that this is reference design board consisting of a carrier and an FMU.

I also

made the images bigger.
Made the discontinued markup work properly for the older board. It is still manufacturer supported, but it moves out of that page because it is better for users to not consider discontinued boards when selecting. If they open the board page they will see it is discontinued.
Retitled to "NXP MR-VMU-RT1176 Flight Controller". Adding Flight Controller makes it obvious what we're talking about in searches etc.
Either hid TBDs or replaced with "Use this". There is no need to expose that it is TBC, particularly for the wiring diagram when the wiring is largely the same as other pixhawk-connector standard FCs.

@dk7xe @igalloway

This is available now?
Is it true that you can install firmware with current release QGC and PX4 v1.15? Does it work with earlier versions? We should say.
It would be good to have a link to the FMUv6X-RT open standard since this is mentioned several times. Do we have one?

hamishwillee · 2024-10-02T05:05:04Z

FYI what I normally do is create a branch for my edits rather than push up my main branch. So assuming your repo is origin and the PX4 repo is upstream, I'd start my work like this:

# get main to match upstream
git checkout main
git fetch upstream main
git pull upstream main

# Branch to a sensible name other than main
git checkout -b pr_something
# Do work, add commits
#Perhaps rebase against upstream again
git fetch upstream main
git rebase upstream/main

# push changes 
git push upstream pr_something

# or
git push origin pr_something

This means you can do whatever you like on main

en/flight_controller/nxp_mr_vmu_rt1176.md

dk7xe · 2024-10-03T15:03:49Z

@hamishwillee

there are 147 boards on the way from Holybro to our WHS. Release in coming weeks.
the FMU is supported by PX4 since 1.15 only. FMU is supported in QGC and can be flashed the usual way via Firmway update in QGC.
the Pixhawk 6X-RT standard document is reworked at the moment and should be ready end of next week.

mrpollo

Its looking pretty good, i just left a few comments

en/flight_controller/autopilot_manufacturer_supported.md

mrpollo · 2024-10-03T16:54:23Z

en/flight_controller/nxp_mr_vmu_rt1176.md

+:::
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+:::tip
+This autopilot reference design is [supported](../flight_controller/autopilot_manufacturer_supported.md) by NXP.


Please see above comment

mrpollo · 2024-10-03T17:13:56Z

en/flight_controller/nxp_mr_vmu_rt1176.md

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+## Assembly/Setup
+
+Wiring is similar to the [Holybro Pixhawk 6X](../flight_controller/pixhawk6x.md#connections) and other boards that follow the [Pixhawk Connector Standard](https://github.com/pixhawk/Pixhawk-Standards/blob/master/DS-009%20Pixhawk%20Connector%20Standard.pdf).


although it is similar to holybros, the key selling point for NXP is the addition of ports, so I suggest NXP invest in creating a wiring diagram

@dk7xe This makes sense to me, though how important this is does depend on how likely this reference design is likely to match the derivatives.

@mrpollo makes a very good point though - I wasn't even aware that the new ports were "significant" from the current documentation. To me this was mostly about the reference design benefits. So if the ports are a key difference, that would be good to capture?
I suggest that if you agree you do this as a github suggestion.

hamishwillee · 2024-10-03T22:06:44Z

I can move it to Pixhawk standard next week, add v1.15 markup, and cross link the standard - is it likely to be ready by Tuesday?

new file: assets/flight_controller/nxp_mr-vmu-rt1176/mr-vmu-rt1176_front.jpg new file: assets/flight_controller/nxp_mr-vmu-rt1176/mr-vmu-rt1176_left.jpg new file: assets/flight_controller/nxp_mr-vmu-rt1176/mr-vmu-rt1176_right.jpg new file: assets/flight_controller/nxp_mr-vmu-rt1176/mr-vmu-rt1176_top.jpg new file: assets/flight_controller/nxp_mr-vmu-rt1176/mr-vmu-rt1176_upleft.jpg modified: en/flight_controller/autopilot_manufacturer_supported.md new file: en/flight_controller/nxp_mr-vmu-rt1176.md This adds documentation of NXP MR-VMU-RT1176 flightcontrol (Pixhawk 6X-RT derivate with just NXP secific baseboard).

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modified: en/SUMMARY.md modified: en/_sidebar.md modified: en/flight_controller/nxp_mr-vmu-rt1176.md - Added VMU-RT1176 to flight controller section on summary and sidebar. - Moved FMUK66 to discontinued section on summary and sidebar. - Reworked nxp_mr-vmu-rt1176.md according comments from 'Add NXP MR-VMU-RT1176 flightcontrol #3394'

hamishwillee · 2024-10-10T04:47:18Z

en/flight_controller/index.md


-This section provides information about how to choose the flight controller, mount it, upload firmware (replacing an incompatible bootloader if needed), and configure its orientation.
+## Selecting a Flight Controller


FYI, too many lists of FCs. I removed the one below and now link to it

en/flight_controller/nxp_mr_vmu_rt1176.md

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hamishwillee · 2024-10-10T05:02:41Z

OK, I have made this "pixhawk standard" and added a v1.15 version badge. Also did some structural changes that you don't particularly need to worry about.

This is waiting on response to #3398 (comment) , and presumably linking information for the new board.

hamishwillee · 2024-10-16T04:14:22Z

@dk7xe Is the info for the new board published yet? @mrpollo had a comment for you in #3398 (comment) too.

Otherwise this is good to go.

dk7xe · 2024-10-16T04:20:49Z

@hamishwillee the DS20 standard on 6 X-RT is not out yet. We are working on the remaining parts.
@mrpollo i messaged you on discord regarding DS020

hamishwillee · 2024-10-16T04:35:59Z

@hamishwillee the DS20 standard on 6 X-RT is not out yet. We are working on the remaining parts. @mrpollo i messaged you on discord regarding DS020

Thanks. I'll wait on you all then. I do think that the "special value" of this board needs to be highlighted - the extra ports are not even mentioned.

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		## Assembly/Setup

		Wiring is similar to the [Holybro Pixhawk 6X](../flight_controller/pixhawk6x.md#connections) and other boards that follow the [Pixhawk Connector Standard](https://github.com/pixhawk/Pixhawk-Standards/blob/master/DS-009%20Pixhawk%20Connector%20Standard.pdf).


		This section provides information about how to choose the flight controller, mount it, upload firmware (replacing an incompatible bootloader if needed), and configure its orientation.
		## Selecting a Flight Controller

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