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--- troubleshooting [2018/09/27 17:42]
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+++ troubleshooting [2018/09/27 17:53]
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 First completely disable the autotpilot from the openplotter gui.
-[code]
+<code>
 $ ps aux | grep python
-[/code]
+</code>
-Make sure there is no pypilot running
+Make sure there is no pypilot running.  You can usually kill it with
+<code>
+$ killall python
+</code>
+Take care because this command will kill all python processes
+Now, to test only the imu sensors to ensure they are working correctly
+<code>
 $ pypilot_boatimu
+</code>
-You should see pitch roll yaw working
+You should see pitch roll yaw working.  Stop with Ctrl-c
-next try:
+To test the motor controller
+<code>
 $ pypilot_servo
+</code>
+You should see voltage current etc.  Stop again with Ctrl-c
-You should see voltage current etc
+Finally, try
+<code>
-next try:
 $ pypilot
+</code>
+If there are still no errors the autopilot should be working.  Leaving this command running, in another terminal try:
-If there are still no errors, in another terminal try:
+<code>
 $ pypilot_control
 $ pypilot_calibration
+</code>
-etc...
 If these fail to connect for some reason, pass them 127.0.0.1 (one
 time should be enough after that they remember)
+<code>
 $ pypilot_calibration 127.0.0.1
+</code>
+Report any errors or issues to the [[http://forum.openmarine.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=17|forum]]
-Let me know how it goes, and if you get any error messages.

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