Ping sonar with ArduRover

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Hello everyone!
I am trying to set up the ping sonar with ArduRover (V4.5.4, flashed on an OrangeCube+). I was able to use a USB2RS232 adapter to verify that the sonar works (firmware version: V3.29). Then I followed this tutorial to configure ardurover and used the appropriate connector to connect the sonar to the serial 2/telem 2 port. However, I am not able to get any data from the sonar in the mission planner. Also, once connected, mission planner shows the following message:

“PreArm: Rangefinder 1: No Data”

I would appreciate any help with this :smile:

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Ok scratch that, I just had my TX and RX pins swapped :sweat_smile: It works now :grin:

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Are you using for obstacle avoidance? Would like to hear more about your config!

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Very interested to hear how well this works once you get the bugs worked out. Please keep us posted. Thanks!

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I am just using the sonar to map the underwater surface (Bathymetry on an ASV). Although, from what I understand, we can even use it for depth hold mode when using Ardusub. I’ll keep you posted! :grin:

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