GPS doesn't lock + bad compass health

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Hello,

I’m trying to configure my Pixhawk with this GPS + Compass:
store.3drobotics.com/products/3 … axon_id=34

I connected both of the cables to the Pixhawk and powered it on.
A red LED lights for 2 seconds on the GPS/Compass unit and then it deems for a less bright light.

The mission planner software shows: “Bad Compass Heath” and “No GPS” messages.
When I take it outside it doesn’t change - no GPS lock.

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@shaiko,
The 3DR GPS/Compass module comes with two cables, one for the APM and one for the Pixhawk.
The Pixhawk uses the 6 pin DF13 to 6 pin DF13 cable and not the 5 pin DF13 to 6 pin DF13 cable.
Are you sure that you have the 6 pin DF 13 end plugged into the GPS connector on the Pixhawk and the other 6 pin end connected to the GPS connector?
Also, you might try and disconnect the Compass 4 pin connector from the GPS module and see if that makes a difference.
Regards,
TCIII GM

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WOW!!!

TCIII,
You nailed it!
Wrong cable indeed.

I followed this - somewhat misleading tutorial:
planner.ardupilot.com/wiki/other … ss-module/

Changed it to a 6 to 6 and it works perfectly - GPS locked !