# Flight Controllers **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/blue-robotics-products/flight-controllers/87.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Connecting a servo to flight navigator](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/connecting-a-servo-to-flight-navigator/19490)
**Author:** [@bdaqiq](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/bdaqiq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/connecting-a-servo-to-flight-navigator/19490 "2025-02-24T00:26:13Z")
I am connecting a servo which has a 180 range to the one of the PWM channel in the navigator controller. I have mapped the servo1\_max and min, and the increment and decrement function to buttons to joysticks, but the ser… --- ## [BlueRobotics Navigator Flight Controller](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerobotics-navigator-flight-controller/19306)
**Author:** [@bdaqiq](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/bdaqiq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerobotics-navigator-flight-controller/19306 "2025-02-23T23:57:08Z")
Hello, I am very new on ROV. I am using the navigator flight controller and on top of a raspberry pi 4. I have a joystick controller and want to control our thrusters and servos with it. I am wondering do I have to wri… --- ## [Possibly fried raspberry pi / navigator?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/possibly-fried-raspberry-pi-navigator/19364)
**Author:** [@Zukane](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Zukane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/possibly-fried-raspberry-pi-navigator/19364 "2025-02-13T17:50:43Z")
Hello. About 2 weeks ago we received and set up our BlueRov2 with Heavy Config Kit. Today, we started the installation of some custom sensors. To communicate with our sensor, we are using serial communication. We used a… --- ## [LED Status light on navigator](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/led-status-light-on-navigator/13628)
**Author:** [@cece](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/cece)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 2:31am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/led-status-light-on-navigator/13628 "2023-03-09T02:31:47Z")
We are currently setting up our navigator flight controller and we don’t know what the status light means. We have seen it turn red, yellow and blue. I am guessing blue means that it is good but I am not sure what the ot… --- ## [Navigator - How to set up pins to control Arduino relay and extra motor ++ with Navigator+BlueOS+QGC?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-how-to-set-up-pins-to-control-arduino-relay-and-extra-motor-with-navigator-blueos-qgc/18683)
**Author:** [@SDI](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/SDI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-how-to-set-up-pins-to-control-arduino-relay-and-extra-motor-with-navigator-blueos-qgc/18683 "2024-11-26T01:55:02Z")
How to control Arduino relay and extra motor with Navigator+BlueOS+QGC? Hi everyone. I could really need some help with the set-up of the navigator. We are trying to control: 2 off Arduino relays 1 extra brush motor, … --- ## [Navigator CAN Bus support](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-can-bus-support/21941)
**Author:** [@carl](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/carl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-can-bus-support/21941 "2024-10-19T16:45:37Z")
Hi, Are there any plans to add a can bus port (or two :slightly\_smiling\_face: ) on the navigator? How about DroneCAN (UAVCAN v0) support in BlueOS? --- ## [Navigator Board PWM Control - Unable to Turn Off LED](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-board-pwm-control-unable-to-turn-off-led/18149)
**Author:** [@zonit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/zonit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-board-pwm-control-unable-to-turn-off-led/18149 "2024-09-29T19:10:02Z")
Hi, I hope all is well. I’m using pymavlink to control the PWM signals on my Navigator board. I connected cables to the S pin (power) and the - pin (GND) to create a circuit with an LED. I was able to send a signal to … --- ## [New Product: The Navigator Flight Controller and BlueOS!](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-product-the-navigator-flight-controller-and-blueos/12231)
**Author:** [@rjehangir](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rjehangir)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-product-the-navigator-flight-controller-and-blueos/12231 "2024-09-25T21:58:11Z")
Originally published at: https://bluerobotics.com/new-product-the-navigator-flight-controller-and-blueos/ We want to steer your attention toward something new and exciting today: the Navigator Flight Controller and … --- ## [Navigator PCB layout and schematic](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-pcb-layout-and-schematic/18028)
**Author:** [@ryan714](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ryan714)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-pcb-layout-and-schematic/18028 "2024-09-18T16:03:17Z")
Hello, I found the 2022 version of the schematic here: https://bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/NAVIGATOR-PCB-SCHEMATIC.pdf Are the PCB layout files also available? --- ## [Unsual radio spikes](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/unsual-radio-spikes/17505)
**Author:** [@girish](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/girish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/unsual-radio-spikes/17505 "2024-07-22T09:58:47Z")
I´am having some trouble with my rc radio calibration. I´am using a Dx6e transmitter and a AR620 receiver. To connect it to the navigator I have used a PWM to SBUS encoder and connected the output to the RC pins on the n… --- ## [How to connect navigator autopilot to onboard computer via USB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-connect-navigator-autopilot-to-onboard-computer-via-usb/17609)
**Author:** [@Marcel1](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Marcel1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-connect-navigator-autopilot-to-onboard-computer-via-usb/17609 "2024-08-01T15:55:30Z")
Hello I have in my blueboat an onboard computer. I can view the onboard computer via screen to screen mirroring via WiFi to the bank side. On this onboard computer I installed Qgroundcontrol (and Mission Planner). Now… --- ## [Verify navigator serial ports are still working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/verify-navigator-serial-ports-are-still-working/17601)
**Author:** [@CA\_BlueBoat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CA_BlueBoat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/verify-navigator-serial-ports-are-still-working/17601 "2024-07-31T17:28:40Z")
Hello, The BlueBoat I’m working on was previously used by an intern, who I believe blew up all of the serial ports on the board (Serial 1, 3, and 4). Is there an easy way of verifying they are working such as a loopbac… --- ## [Neopixel RGB with Navigator Board](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/neopixel-rgb-with-navigator-board/17360)
**Author:** [@rturrisi](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rturrisi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 2:44am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/neopixel-rgb-with-navigator-board/17360 "2024-07-30T02:44:15Z")
Hello! I wanted to confirm/perhaps receive an example for using Neopixels with the Navigator board. I am generally unfamiliar with Neopixels and have not used them, but am including /want to include them in an AUV mast … --- ## [Navigator GPIO availability](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-gpio-availability/17575)
**Author:** [@CA\_BlueBoat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CA_BlueBoat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-gpio-availability/17575 "2024-07-29T19:57:33Z")
Hello, I have a datalogger on the BlueBoat. I would like to use a simple indicator light (https://bluerobotics.com/store/thrusters/lights/indicator10-asm-r1/) to turn on when my logger is recording. Are there any GPIO p… --- ## [Navigator serial port current capacity](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-serial-port-current-capacity/17477)
**Author:** [@CA\_BlueBoat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CA_BlueBoat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 11:23pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-serial-port-current-capacity/17477 "2024-07-18T23:23:01Z")
Hi folks, How much current can be drawn from the Navigator serial port +5V pin? Thanks --- ## [Holybro PM08 Power module with Navigator](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/holybro-pm08-power-module-with-navigator/17414)
**Author:** [@ryan354](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ryan354)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/holybro-pm08-power-module-with-navigator/17414 "2024-07-15T01:09:42Z")
Hello everyone, I am considering using the Holybro Power Sense PM08 for our new ROV. However, according to their website documentation, the applicable products are only Pixhawk 4/5X/6C etc, with no mention of Navigator.… --- ## [How to download BlueOS core for offline update](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-download-blueos-core-for-offline-update/17011)
**Author:** [@Matt\_D](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Matt_D)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-download-blueos-core-for-offline-update/17011 "2024-06-03T14:36:30Z")
Hi, I’m using a Navigator and I’m trying to update BlueOS. Where do I download the stable BlueOS core so I can update the Navigator offline? I have found the download for the ArduSub firmware, but not BlueOS. I canno… --- ## [Radio Control on Navigator using SBUS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/radio-control-on-navigator-using-sbus/12953)
**Author:** [@north](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/north)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 9:54am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/radio-control-on-navigator-using-sbus/12953 "2024-06-03T09:54:55Z")
Hi everyone, I’m using the Navigator + Raspberry Pi 4 as a flight controller for a UAV. Currently I have the Navigator successfully sending live IMU telemetry back to QGroundControl over Ethernet. I’m trying to set up … --- ## [JST GH to DF13 Adapter](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/jst-gh-to-df13-adapter/16585)
**Author:** [@josef](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/josef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 7:13am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/jst-gh-to-df13-adapter/16585 "2024-04-11T07:13:18Z")
Probably a stupid question but want to make sure…:slight\_smile: I want to quickly swap the Pixhawk to the Navigator and I have the pre 22 pressure sensor. I can’t get hold of the JST GH to DF13 Adapter at this point. Se… --- ## [Navigator Mag Specs understand](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-mag-specs-understand/16418)
**Author:** [@XYZEng](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/XYZEng)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-mag-specs-understand/16418 "2024-03-26T16:37:11Z")
Hi Folks, Regarding the Navigator, Can anybody give advice about the differences between the digital magnetometer and Electronic compass? We’re currently using a Pixhawk in our ROV, and when inspecting steel piles w… --- ## [Other radios with Navigator](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/other-radios-with-navigator/16294)
**Author:** [@FairweatherIT](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/FairweatherIT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/other-radios-with-navigator/16294 "2024-03-19T21:21:46Z")
Greetings All, I am attempting to connect a stand alone Navigator with Rover FW (4.4.0) to a base station using serial radios (RFD 900x). I have the radios configured correctly as I can communicate between the radios u… --- ## [Telemetry stuck at "gettings parms"](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/telemetry-stuck-at-gettings-parms/15225)
**Author:** [@Aurelien](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Aurelien)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/telemetry-stuck-at-gettings-parms/15225 "2024-03-18T13:45:44Z")
Hi, I’ve got a Navigator + Raspberry PI 4 that i try to integrate in my new USV and control it with a RFD868x modem and Mission Planner but when i try to connect, it gets stuck at “Getting params” forever, I still have t… --- ## [Navigator Flight Controller Start-Up Error](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-flight-controller-start-up-error/16125)
**Author:** [@rstar0509](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rstar0509)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 9:32am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-flight-controller-start-up-error/16125 "2024-02-26T09:32:24Z")
Hello, I have purchased the Navigator Flight Controller and am using it for a drone application. I am observing a weird error that occurs with BlueOS. I have two primary methods of accessing the flight controller/comput… --- ## [RPi 5 and Navigator Library OS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rpi-5-and-navigator-library-os/16095)
**Author:** [@adi\_pen](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/adi_pen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rpi-5-and-navigator-library-os/16095 "2024-02-22T21:15:01Z")
Hey, I couldn’t find a concise answer for this, but does the navigator library for C++ and Python work with any OS or does it have to be from BlueOS? For context, we are planning on using a Pi5 with Ubuntu 22.04 and RO… --- ## [Navigator internal temperature](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-internal-temperature/16073)
**Author:** [@sengsos](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/sengsos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-internal-temperature/16073 "2024-02-21T05:17:38Z")
Does the navigator have a temperature sensor to measure the temperature inside the electronics enclosure? If the onboard sensor is not available, what option do I have to measure the internal temperature the same way Pi… --- ## [BlueOS feedback - Build firmware with waf for the navigator flight controller](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueos-feedback-build-firmware-with-waf-for-the-navigator-flight-controller/13081)
**Author:** [@BjornAU](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/BjornAU)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueos-feedback-build-firmware-with-waf-for-the-navigator-flight-controller/13081 "2024-02-21T00:30:22Z")
Version: tags/1.0.1-0-gbc26236Build: 4/6/2022, 3:04:28 PM I’m building an underwater drone that steers like a plane. So therefore I’m trying to make a firmware build, combining the safety features of the SUB, with the… --- ## [Navigator Board with Ubuntu / ROS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-board-with-ubuntu-ros/12477)
**Author:** [@mgalea](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/mgalea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 3:52am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-board-with-ubuntu-ros/12477 "2024-02-17T03:52:56Z")
Hello, We are investigating setting up a Surface Vessel with the navigator and RPI. Most of our systems use ROS so we would prefer to run ubuntu on the RPI with ROS, and utilise the navigator flight controller for senso… --- ## [Unable to upload/run LUA files in Navigator running ArduPlane](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/unable-to-upload-run-lua-files-in-navigator-running-arduplane/15949)
**Author:** [@gabrielcouroux](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/gabrielcouroux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/unable-to-upload-run-lua-files-in-navigator-running-arduplane/15949 "2024-02-04T20:58:04Z")
Hi! I’m currently using the Navigator for a plane build. I am running ArduPlane 4.4.4 and using Mission Planner as my ground control interface. Learning the basics wasn’t simple, but the challenge is what makes things f… --- ## [Power feed to Navigator/Raspberry PI 4](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/power-feed-to-navigator-raspberry-pi-4/15887)
**Author:** [@mark](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/mark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/power-feed-to-navigator-raspberry-pi-4/15887 "2024-01-26T18:02:30Z")
Hey all, I’m setting up a new Ardusub vehicle using Raspberry PI 4 and Navigator. My hardware engineer is concerned about the power pin ratings for the main power connector. According to the Navigator Hardware setup d… --- ## [GPS on Navigator?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gps-on-navigator/15843)
**Author:** [@FairweatherIT](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/FairweatherIT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gps-on-navigator/15843 "2024-01-17T19:47:13Z")
Greetings All, I seem to have lost GPS connection on my Navigator in the BlueBoat after trying to update to 4.2.3 to 4.4.0, and then reverting back to 4.2.3. I have 2 BlueBoats and currently neither of them are getting… [Previous page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/blue-robotics-products/flight-controllers/87.md) [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/blue-robotics-products/flight-controllers/87.md?page=2)