chad.ellis
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Does anyone know how to export the logs from the EZ ID to a CSV? I’m looking to export them to AirData. Even better would be AirData integration.
FT EZ ID?
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chad.ellis
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The Flite Test app has the logs. I just need to be able to export them.
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chad.ellis
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That’s my experience as well. I also learned this week that without a data connection, the app is completely useless.
jonbrotherton
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Looking for help setting up the FT EZ ID. Is there any info about using it as the GPS module for an Ardupilot setup? I have been trying to apply the instructions for Betaflight to make it work in Ardupilot but everything I have tried doesn't work. There are also conflicting pinouts posted for the serial port RX/TX, specifically which one is which. But I have tried reversing them to no avail.
Maybe @LitterBug can help.
Burnhard
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I do have a probably stupid question. I am living in continental Europe where there is currently no obligation to have remote ID (at least not as far as I am aware of). Nonetheless, having read a bit here and watched the videos on EZ ID, there seem to be some interesting features available like the GPS tracking and the logging. Would that work in Europe as well?
Actually just another question popped to my head. How does the GPS tracking work? I once lost a Viggen due to my faulty programming of an Aura. After that I installed a small GPS tracker but that worked on the basis of a cell/ sim card and unfortunately the startup that created it went bust. Can I only find an aircraft that came down close to me or also something that came down lets say 1km away?
Actually just another question popped to my head. How does the GPS tracking work? I once lost a Viggen due to my faulty programming of an Aura. After that I installed a small GPS tracker but that worked on the basis of a cell/ sim card and unfortunately the startup that created it went bust. Can I only find an aircraft that came down close to me or also something that came down lets say 1km away?
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This is a good question. I have not yet tried one with Ardupilot. I will have to give it a test. Ardupilot likes to have full control over the GPS and likes high refresh rates. We'll see how it goes.
LB
jonbrotherton
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Thank you!
I haven't forgotten about this. My EZID has been tied up with stability testing of another product. I plan to jump on this over the next few days while I have time off work.
LB
jonbrotherton
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Awesome thanks! If it would help for me to test something on my end let me know.
So far, I've taken a known working ArduPilot/GPS and tried just swapping the GPS for the FTEZID and had no luck. A number of things to check including Baud rate, protocols, etc....
The FT Documentation is a bit conflicting since one place it says it uses MSP, and another place it says to configure Ublox. Hmmm.
Going to play with some serial tools with a FTDI to see what is coming out of the FT EZ ID compared to the other GPS. That should help identify some of the mystery.
The FT Documentation is a bit conflicting since one place it says it uses MSP, and another place it says to configure Ublox. Hmmm.
Going to play with some serial tools with a FTDI to see what is coming out of the FT EZ ID compared to the other GPS. That should help identify some of the mystery.
jonbrotherton
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Yes this was as far as I got. It also doesn't help that conflicting RX and TX pinouts are posted in the instructions. Glad you're on it!
Yes, I found that TX is where RX is too. I found a different pinout else where as well. This article seems more correct than the .pdf documentation. https://www.flitetest.com/articles/connecting-ez-id-to-betaflight-for-gps-passthrough
Ardupilot is not going to like this being MSP. UBLOX is preferred and If I remember correctly, they may be dropping NEMA support. (at least for ardupilot wing) It also likes more frequent updates than 1hz. It works better with 10hz.
I was hoping to use it as a gps too, but now after playing with it, I don't think this is going to be a good fit for Ardupilot.
LB
I was hoping to use it as a gps too, but now after playing with it, I don't think this is going to be a good fit for Ardupilot.
LB
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SUCCESS with using the FT EZ ID as a GPS with Ardupilot!
So to get it to work, Use the wiring from my most recent post.
For the serial port, Select SERIAL#_BAUD 115200. Leave the SERIAL#_PROTOCOL type as GPS. Change the SERIAL#_PROTOCOL type to MSP
For the GPS_TYPE parameter, select MSP.
Reboot the FC and enjoy!
Here's a couple of screenshots using QGroundControl.
Cheers!
LitterBug
So to get it to work, Use the wiring from my most recent post.
For the serial port, Select SERIAL#_BAUD 115200.
For the GPS_TYPE parameter, select MSP.
Reboot the FC and enjoy!
Here's a couple of screenshots using QGroundControl.
Cheers!
LitterBug
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Yes, I don't see why it wouldn't work
The EZ ID broadcasts the GPS coordinates, you pick up the signal using the cell phone app. As long as the ID has power & you are within range of the signal, you will be able to log & locate your plane. The range will depend on the conditions. I'm guessing the range is something in the 200-500 foot range.
I'm not sure the range will be much different than what you already have.
