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crsf_rc: add bind command #23294

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@benjinne benjinne commented Jun 18, 2024

Solved Problem

Ability to bind using the crsf protocol

Fixes #23281

Solution

  • based on spectrum bind method in rc_input and bind packet from betaflight source code
  • adds capability to the crsf_rc module using cli or vehicle_command

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crsf_rc: add bind command

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Add to rc_input module if needed

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  • todo test on hardware

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Finally update docs:

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@dagar I've tested and verified that this works.
I verified both crsf_rc bind and using the spectrum bind button in QGC works although any spectrum option will work and it's a bit confusing. We'll need to update QGC to have a generic bind for crossfire and ELRS receivers.

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hamishwillee commented Aug 21, 2024

The https://mavlink.io/en/messages/common.html#MAV_CMD_START_RX_PAIR message that this hooks into assumes you're going to specify a type of RC. If it is possible to have multiple radios that might pair on a vehicle then you should add ELRS as an option to https://mavlink.io/en/messages/common.html#RC_TYPE and check the command for the type being set.

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QGC assumes Spektrum RC because that is the only thing that is supported by the message. Do you plan to update that section of QGC to allow ELRS to to be configured too? If not, how were you expecting this to be called?

Either way, we should document that this can be used and how in https://docs.px4.io/main/en/config/radio.html#additional-radio-setup

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The https://mavlink.io/en/messages/common.html#MAV_CMD_START_RX_PAIR message that this hooks into assumes you're going to specify a type of RC. If it is possible to have multiple radios that might pair on a vehicle then you should add ELRS as an option to https://mavlink.io/en/messages/common.html#RC_TYPE and check the command for the type being set.

Yeah I agree. Right now it accepts any bind message since most vehicles just have one RC receiver, but I can imagine having multiple. Not sure when I'll get around to it

QGC assumes Spektrum RC because that is the only thing that is supported by the message. Do you plan to update that section of QGC to allow ELRS to to be configured too? If not, how were you expecting this to be called?

Either way, we should document that this can be used and how in https://docs.px4.io/main/en/config/radio.html#additional-radio-setup

Either with the command-line or with a QGC button. Currently the spektrum bind button works, but it's a little confusing. I'm also not sure when I'll get around to it

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benjinne commented Nov 5, 2024

@hamishwillee could you take another look at these changes? I think I addressed all your concerns

uint8_t cmd_ret = vehicle_command_ack_s::VEHICLE_CMD_RESULT_UNSUPPORTED;

if (!_is_singlewire && !_armed) {
if ((int)vcmd.param1 == 1) {
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We should change this to not be a magic number. I'll discuss the MAVLink PR this evening.

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P.S. I won't be reviewing this other than the MAVLink aspects (not a developer)

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I agree, if the mavlink PR goes in, will the enum be available here?

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I merged your mavlink PR (thanks!).

I believe that this mavlink PR will automatically get updated with the changes in the mavlink/mavlink submodule, and when it gets merged that will include the update #23495

@dagar That's how it works right?

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Add feature for CRSF RX binding via cli or vehicle_command
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