@proficnc
My reason for not using Altium is that it makes pcb development exclusive to the few that can afford the $3K to $10K ( or whatever the salesmen negotiate) that it costs. That is kind of offensive to me I’m sorry. The whole idea with OSH ( i thought) is that it is open to anyone to view but also to modify,
so I dont really accept your logic that people use the tools that suit them. They use what they can afford
@dpisb
Sorry if you think I am diverting the thread. PixHawk 2 claims to be OSH. It is in fact, but to me not in spirit.
@skyscraper I think I diverted the thread, not you. I can see your point and even share it. But working with open source things for many years I have learned one of most important idea for me: “Nobody owes me. In case I need something, why I don’t implemented it so far?”. And I learned to be more positive.
So I believe we can help Philip to make it truly OSH. We can spend our time to convert project sources to kicad or some other tool. And then ask Philip to check them and prepare for production. I know it will be challenging but we can do it.
Also I believe that beta stage of product isn’t a best moment to change a tool.
BTW, can we ask Altium to provide a public license that will be bound to pixhawk project only?
Nice day for everyone,
Dmitry
Thanks Dmitry
Yes, well said! The schematics are published, and others getting involved to actually move the project forward would be appreciated.
Unfortunately, the majority of contact I get regarding the schematics, is from people that want to profit with no intention of contributing back. That’s not the intention of OSH.
The argument that it’s not open unless you use kicad is nuts. But then, we had someone attacking Mission planner because it’s on Windows…
I’m keen to keep publishing open hardware (schematics at least…) but if I am attacked for not doing it in a specific way, that could well effect future directions here.
Philip
Yes, use the same method as PH1
@proficnc The joke that you just don’t seem to get is that everyone that is going to rip your work off without credit will have Altium.
As far as I understood it an Altium license against ripping work off it was not the point in @proficnc explanation.
Today later I going to clone pixhawk 2.1 repository and create a branch for project sources converted to kicad. Everyone are welcome to participate. It could be a solution for OSH issue.
@dipspb
That is great. It will be interesting to see how easy it is to convert. I have no doubt that it can only be good for PixHawk 2 and it’s software development if more people can get to view the schematics
And personally I have no interest in the layout. I would be happy to keep that private
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you could try this…
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Here is repository and branch for transition to KiCAD
Currently it has no converted artefacts yet. They will be pushed a bit later.
Feel free to participate…
To keep discussion here not diverted by irrelevant issues I propose to continue a “transition to KiCAD” discussion in a new topic: Pixhawk 2 transition from Altium to KiCAD
Hi, sorry if I am low knowledge level, so I do my simple questions
firmware will be needed to flash with first units (link) and a little guide, mision planer it’s fine.
The 2 gps inputs, are the second 6pins for previous pxk conectors? and will work old gps on new 8 pin connector input? how, schemes, and it is worth use 2 gps units? for safety and precision maybe?
Connectors, will be availble on dealers to adapt old/other hardware? I mean bec’s, sensors, telemetry, gps,…
Intel edison why? some example it will worth?
Thanks, I just try to be ready
Hi
According to ph 2.1 manual the gps with 8 pin has a safty switch.Is it the same gps you are reffering to with the green led on side and red on the middel?
Yes, that’s the same.
Firmware, mission planner, and Q-ground control
The primary GPS has the safety button
Old GPS can go on either position.
Contact your distributor for cable and accessory questions, there are options coming.
It ships with cables to suit the old GPS and telemetry
The Edison is a blank slate! I am really curious to see how the community uses this!
Thread split and closed… please use new topics for questions as its much more manageable and aids searching in the forum. Top Tip: tag your topics as well e.g. Pixhawk2
Happy Flying 
Today is a good day for ArduPilot HW
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