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RM3100 Compass (DroneCAN) RM3100 Setup Guide

PX4:

With newest PX4 firmware, the default setting will auto detect DroneCAN devices and automatically recognize RM3100 as a compass.
If flight controller does not recognize RM3100, you can set following parameters to enable it

UAVCAN_ENABLE = Sensors Automatic Config
UAVCAN_SUB_MAG = 1
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After setup, remember to calibrate it
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After calibration, PX4 will automatically select onboard compass or RM3100 for directional data.

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Go to Mission Planner->CONFIG->Full Parameter List
Set following parameters:
If using CAN1 port:
CAN_D1_PROTOCOL = 1
CAN_P1_DRIVER = 1
If using CAN2 port:
CAN_D2_PROTOCOL = 1
CAN_P2_DRIVER = 1
At DroneCAN/UAVCAN tab, click MAVlink-CAN1 or MAVlink-CAN2 to list out all CAN devices. You can upgrade your DroneCAN device's firmware here by clicking Menu.
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Head to Compass tab and set UAVCAN compass to first priority by clicking the up bottom.Don't forget to reboot your device after setting the priority.
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After reboot, calibrate your compass to finish configuration.

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