hi guys,
I want to know if it is possible to keep the thruster at constant speed while keeping the 90 degree roll in flight mode.
For example, ROV is stuck on the wall so that it can move freely back and forth.
Thank you,
Hi @Prissoni -
Something like this should be possible? Once the ROV is rolled into position on the wall, if you apply the desired amount of “down” force with the vertical thrusters, you can then push the joystick button mapped to “input hold set” - typically mapped to clicking the left joystick button down. This will keep running the thrusters at the level you were giving, freeing up your thumbs to navigate the vehicle around otherwise! Give it a try and let us know how it goes!
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Wonder if you can clarify what ‘input hold set’ does as I’m a little confused. Does it hold the current inputs when activated to maintain a kind of modified baseline thruster output that can then be modified by additional controller inputs? Also is it deactivated simply by again pressing the input hold button?
Hi @BillyBudd -
You got it!
Wherever your two joysticks are positioned when “input hold set” is triggered, becomes the base output of the axis. This means if you release the sticks at this point, the vehicle will continue at it’s current speed/direction. If well balanced against a current, this is roughly comparable to position holding with a DVL - however it invariably wanders as the current shifts and the constant output is not perfectly matched to it.
If you trigger input hold set and maintain the stick position, I believe this results in an increase to the overall output sent, potentially pegging it at 100% (if at 60% and trying to add 60% to it.)
It is reset by deactivating it with a second button push, yes.
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Gotcha - many thanks. So the trick is to back off any input as soon as you activate input hold as I’ll have double thruster output otherwise - might need to practice with plenty of space!
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