It is possible to add some new sensors in pixhawk?

Hi!

I trying to add a sensor(MLX90614-Infrared Thermometer) using I2C port.

but pixhawk board very difficulty.

I’ve got some information for add new sensor,
first, create driver code(sensor.h/sensor.cpp) in PX4Firmware.
second, create library code in Ardupilot
finaly, use the library in arducopter code

It’s that right??

Please give me some information, how to implement new sensor in pixhawk or code.
thank :smile:

You need to develop a MLX90614 driver for the PX4. This is not an easy task for a beginner, but if you have a strong programming background it can be done without too much difficulty. Look at the batt_smbus driver as a good example of a well done I2C driver.

General steps:
-Develop driver
-Test in nsh
-publish data with uORB
-Subscribe to data where appropriate (i.e. usercode.cpp if simple)
-Do something with data like log it or create a new MAVLINK message
-If new MAVLINK then you can view the data using a GCS via the telemetry feed

If you need help, consider finding a programmer with PX4 experience - message me for suggestions.

@climr Thanks!! your reply. I’m Beginner, but I will try hard.

Hi B-rad I,m trying to develop a driver for the HTU21D (Humidity/Temperature Sensor) using I2C. I can do that it works in the file ArduCopter.cpp following the next instructions:

_dev_temp_RH->transfer(&read_temperature,1,nullptr,0);
hal.scheduler->delay(40);
_dev_temp_RH->transfer(nullptr,0,lectura,2);

The main problem is that delay is too much and the px4 will reboot. However, i obtain the temperature of the device. Can you give any suggestion for implement the driver within the PX4firmware? In order to add an interruption for this I2C .