diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/ardupilot-setup-checklist.md b/content/drone-stuff/ardupilot-setup-checklist.md index fbf2b2c..3cea523 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/ardupilot-setup-checklist.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/ardupilot-setup-checklist.md @@ -235,11 +235,27 @@ Afterwards: That's it! +## Reverse thrust + +To set up reverse thrust (for higher braking when landing, for example), follow the steps below: + +- [ ] Set your BLHeli-compatible ESC to "Reversible soft" and make sure you're using DShot. +- [ ] Set `THR_MIN=-100`. +- [ ] Set `SERVO_BLH_REMASK=1` (or whatever channel your motor is on). +- [ ] Set `RC9_OPTION=64` for the reversing switch on channel 9 (or whatever channel you want). +- [ ] Set `USE_REV_THRUST=0` to disable reverse thrust on all auto modes. + +You're done. + +When flipping the switch, throttle will reverse, so your plane will slow down instead of speed up the more you throttle up. +Be careful not to stall or otherwise hurt your craft, I don't recommend going over 20-30% reverse throttle. + + _(Many thanks to Michel Pastor for his help with everything in this note.)_ * * *

-Last updated on May 01, 2021. For any questions/feedback, +Last updated on May 03, 2021. For any questions/feedback, email me at hi@stavros.io.