Parameters

All AvAnon nodes have some internal parameters which can be adjusted via the UAVCAN interface. Consult the page for each AvAnon device for details on each parameter.

Changing parameters using UAVCAN GUI and SLCAN tool

  1. 1.
    Install the UAVCAN GUI
  2. 2.
    Connect your SLCAN tool to your computer
  3. 3.
    Open the UAVCAN GUI and select your SLCAN tool
    UAVCAN GUI Connection Dialog
  4. 4.
    Set your local Node ID and click the "check" button
    UAVCAN GUI Set Local Node ID
  5. 5.
    Connect your AvAnon node to your SLCAN tool
    • The node should appear in the GUI "Online Nodes" list
      UAVCAN GUI Node List
  6. 6.
    Double-click on the AvAnon node
    • A window like this should appear
      UAVCAN GUI Node Properties
  7. 7.
    Under "Configuration Parameters, click on "Fetch All"
    UAVCAN GUI Node Properties
  8. 8.
    The parameters will appear in the list below
    UAVCAN GUI Node List
  9. 9.
    Double-click on a parameter to open the param editor dialog
    UAVCAN GUI Node List
  10. 10.
    Change the parameter as desired, noting the displayed min and max values. Consult the page for each AvAnon device for details on each parameter.
  11. 11.
    Click on "Send" to send the new value to the node, then close the editor dialog
  12. 12.
    Repeat steps 9-11 for any other parameter changes
  13. 13.
    When done with all changes, select "Store All" to write the parameter changes to the device's nonvolatile memory
    UAVCAN GUI Node List
  14. 14.
    You're done!