Final Transmitter Setup

With the transmitter situation figured out, I moved onto pairing the X8R receiver without issue.

I configured throttle/steering inputs and mixes on the transmitter, and set the servo inputs in Ardurover.

M80 GPS Module generating 3D fix.

ESC min/max/reverse calibrated - Transmitter calibrated in mission planner.

Assembled prototype body, fixed ESC in front portion. Printed FC mounting board for quick access on the top. Includes 4 vertical holes for carbon fiber antenna trees. Mounting receiver and GPS high on the vehicle for initial range testing.

Next Steps:

Receive/Configure MAVlink radios

Test VL53L0X ToF sensors - test multiplexing

Autonomous waypoint mission test

Waypoint updates mid-mission testing

Obstacle avoidance 

Powertrain range testing (2200 MaH, 5k MaH, 10k MaH