21. Drop Messenger#
Note
The water sampler may be connected/disconnected only when the system is powered off.
Attach the Universal Heavy Payload mount to the bottom of your drone.
Attach the water sampler to the Universal Heavy Payload mount.
Connect the power cable to the SkyHub power output port #7.
Power on the system.
Establish either the drone link or auxiliary connection with the SkyHub in the UgCS-CPM software.
On the main screen of the UgCS-CPM, click on the “Payloads” button.
From the available payload list, enable the “Drop messenger”.
Press the “Save” button and confirm system reload.
Wait until the reload process is finished and the connection to the SkyHub is reestablished.
To access the configuration menu, on the main screen of the UgCS-CPM, click the “Settings” button.
From the drop-down widget list, select the “Drop messenger”.
21.1. Drop Messenger Configuration Parameters#
Parameter |
Default |
Min |
Max |
Precision |
Unit |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Control pin |
24 |
0 |
36 |
1 |
The number of RPI GPIO pin used to control the payload. |
|
Initial state |
True |
The initial level of control pin. True = high, False = low |
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Power cycle, s |
0.5 |
0.1 |
5 |
0.1 |
s |
The duration of power flips on release event (seconds). |