Hint on how to script pwm out controlled by micro switch

ArduPilot Lua Scripting
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I would like to implement a function so that when an rc input is changed (switch from rc controller) an rc pwm out goes to a predefined value until a micro switch is triggered. This is to drive a esc driven motor to a mechanical stop.

How would I most easily setup something like this? Is a Lua script the solution or are there any simpler way? Seems like it should not be particularly complicated to achieve. I’m thinking the microswitch connects to a gpio pin.

Hardware is a pixhawk 1 clone “HKPilot32” (fmu v2) running copter 4.2.

Please point me in the right direction. Have never done any lua before, but do not even know if lua is the solution

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Entirely possible in Lua. Look at the RC, button, and servo examples here:

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Thanks! I will have a look at those examples

So is lua the preferred way of doing something like this. Or are there other options? ( like pythonscripting?)

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Short of changing the source code, it is probably the only way to do what you’re asking.

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Yuri I owe you a cold one! I’m an illiterate fool in coding, but with the examples you gave me I managed to piece together the script I needed. Thank you!!!

Is there any way to debug the script other than on the pixhawk ? I got a bit tired of removing the sd card everytime I tested new code