Can't get FrSky Passthrough working (4.0.5)

ArduCopter Copter 4.0
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Hi everyone,

I’m using a Pixhawk with 4.0.5 and a Frsky R-XSR, OpenTX 2.3.10. I’m trying now for several hours, no luck. I’m using an inverter between S.Port and TX/RX. Tried Telemtry 1 and 2 ports, both are working with standard Mavlink modem. Disabled RTS/CTS, protocol set to FrSky Passthrough, SERIALx_OPTIONS is 4 (Half-Duplex).

What is working:
I can see the telemtry from the receiver
IMG_20201122_182404

The inverter is also working, first channel is receiver output, second channel RX input on PixHawk, the receiver sends data to the PixHawk:
IMG_20201122_182310

However the Pixhawk TX does nothing, it is high (second channel):
IMG_20201122_182331

Any idea how to debug this? Why is the Pixhawk not sending any data?

Regards,
Sebastian

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Hi
I was fixed this problem on my QX7 with this configuration

SERIALx_OPTIONS = 0 (if using convertor like rs232)
SERIALx_Protocol = 10
Wiring like this post

If telemetry is not working till this step try to add 2 1n4007 diode before Vcc from fc to converter

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Thank you very much, SERIALx_OPTIONS set to 0 did it :slight_smile:

Never tried without 4 (half-Duplex) because it sounded logical and in https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-frsky-telemetry.html#common-frsky-telemetry
It says:
" In general, F4 based autopilots using an external bi-directional inverter can use any UART with the following configuration:

  • SERIALx_PROTOCOL =10
  • SERIALx_OPTIONS =160 (enable pull-up/pull-downs on TX and RX pins for those external inverter circuits that may require it)
    "
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It good to hear that you got it working

Yes a little bit confusing but its for other flight controllers like omnibus f4 not pixhawk

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Your right, I think that came from me trying it first with a Mamba F405 and then moving on to the Pixhawk. If I’ve finished the second inverter I try it on the F405 again.

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Hi, I also have a similar configuration and the same problem, even putting 0 on serial option unfortunately I have not solved. Omnibus nano F4 v6.0 and radiomaster
Here are the tests I did, can I try anything else? Thanks

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The MAX323 boards have two circuits, one on each side of the board. Make sure all your wires are using the same side.

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did you tried this ?

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Not yet. This is my inverter:

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Why 2 diode 1n4007? Thanks.

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Some rs232 converters are not working with 5.2v
2 1n4007 will drop voltage to 3.2 to 4 volt and its will work

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Hi, thanks :slight_smile: but if i have a 3.3V pad on FC (omnibus nano), can i try with this? Without diodes? My quad is micro only 3"

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If you have 3.3v ignore this step

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Now my inverter it’s connect to 5Vcc on FC pad. Can i try to connect to 3.3 pad?

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Yes try it
It might work

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Hi, don’t worked at 3.3V. I tryed protocol 4,10,23. Serial option 0,160. Baud rate 115,57. No new sensors on radiomaster.

:frowning:

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i dint used radiomaster, is it OpenTx ?

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Yes, open TX.

I connect only pad TX1 on TX pad inverter, could that be a problem?

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If your FC is based on a F4, you need both TX and RX connected.
Also, you need a diode between the inverted Tx-out and RX-out, where your S-Port wire goes to the receiver.

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Have a look here, maybe it help you.

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