AP_Periph 1.6.0 released

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I’ve just released AP_Periph 1.6.0 stable.
Changes since 1.5.1 include:

  • much faster CAN bootloader for faster firmware update
  • improved handling of peripherals with 2 or more CAN interfaces
  • support most AP_Periph features in SITL testing
  • added RC input support
  • added battery balance plug support
  • support sending RPM over DroneCAN
  • support for pitot temperature reporting

You can get this release from the firmware server here:
https://firmware.ardupilot.org/AP_Periph/

Enjoy!

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Thanks for your work!
Is AP_Periph also suitable for Smart battery system where low power consumption / sleep plays a role against deep discharge the batteries?

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Since the new version has RC input support, would it be possible to broadcast RC values to another DroneCAN node which would send them to servo/motor?
In my specific usage case I have a Matek L431 node mounted on my RC car, there is also a detachable box with onboard PC and autopilot which I connect to the CAN node on the car.
It would be nice to be able to attach regular RC transmitter to the car without re-wiring all the servo/motor cables each time, so I’m looking for a way to supply RC signal to the CAN node.
In short, here’s what I’m thinking about:
Servo/motor <> Matek L431 (onboard) <> Matek L431 <> RC receiver

Or maybe it’s possible to connect RC receiver to the onboard CAN node and feed RC channels input directly to servo/motor (with some automatic switching between RC input/autopilot input)?