Can't run RPLidar S1 while connected to pixhawk

ArduRover Rover 4.2
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I have a RPLidar S1. I tried to do as shown in the documantation common-rplidar-a2.html. There isn’t 2 parameters in the Mission Planner and i tried another versions (PRX1_TYPE and PRX1_ORIENT). I entered the rest of the parameters correctly. I tried SERIAL1_BAUD values (155,256,111 etc.) but nothing change. I tried plugging in external 5v (BEC), tried changing tx, rx cables but lidar is not working. I don’t see any change in Mission Planner as lidar is not spin. Mission planner messages section related to lidar no messages appear. I still don’t understand what the problem is. I would be glad if you help.

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RPLidar A2 is supported.
RPLidar S1 is not (yet) supported.

It should be easy for you to extend the A2 device driver to the S1 and do a github.com pull request

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Thank you so much for your reply!

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Dear amilcarlucas,

does ardurover and arducopter support RPLidar A1?

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Looks like it does. And if it does not it is simple to add a new model