Ping Sonar Configuration on Navio2

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Hi folks,

I am running a Navio2 autopilot on a boogie board with Blue Robotics Ping Sonar for bathymetric surveys. I am using QGC and trying to configure the sonar, which is plugged into the ADC port of the Navio2. I was wondering if anyone knew the address of that port, I’ve tried googling and searching around the forums for help but haven’t found an actual solution yet.

Thanks,
-Jake

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What ArduRover firmware do you have installed? The Ping Sonar driver is only available starting at ArduRover 4.0.0. In QGC, go to vehicle setup>Summary>Frame>Firmware Version.

The Ping needs to be wired to a UART/Serial port (not ADC). Rx-Tx/Rx-Rx/Gnd-Gnd/5V. The Navio2 does not have as many UARTs as most flight controllers so you might need to remap pins on the servo rail or use a USB-Serial port adapter on the RPI.

https://ardupilot.org/rover/docs/common-bluerobotics-ping.html

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Thanks KG, this fixed the issue. I am running ArduRover 4.0.0 and have my telemetry radio plugged into the USB ports on the RPi. Sonar is plugged into UART and reading accurately.