LAB VEK AI2 User manual

Build guide VEK AI2
*Some photos will be outdated,
Top and lower plate
Motor mount

Install motors
Install rear tire

Install the tire mount + tire
(There is a new version, shorter, and not shiny)
Install the stand offs

Install PixHawk 2
(installing the PixHawk2 please consider: a)the space for the Futaba RX b)GPS cable )
Install Futaba receiver (Or compatible)
Connect to RCIN.
Secure the Receiver cables/stripes.

Install the ZED camera
If J120 connect the camera to the upper USB 3.0 the lower one is only 2.0.
(Need a 3D printed mount from James)
NEW 3D mount STL File ----> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iGhS3ghEFBZzviefrbMJ0nGmAPaU8aV8?usp=sharing
This is the OLD 3D printer ZED mount, but for mounting purposes is OK
TX1 + carrying board.
There are 2 variations of the carrying board:
1- J120 board
2- Macnica board

J120 board installation + H bridge board.
In the right photo we can see:
-Left cable is power
-Center bottom is: motor cables
-Top Left, power cable for the J120
-Top Right, UART cable (need to be connected to UART 1)
After need to connect the PWM signal to the PixHawk 2 FC (Channel 1 and 3)

Install battery stripe + battery pads.
Next need to install power module for PixHawk
*There is also a second solution where the PixHawk 2 power module is inside the VEK, the
build looks cleaner in the outside.

Macnica Carrying Board.
Bottom Part, 8 pin connector is Power,
Bottom part, 6 PIN UART 2 connect to motor driver bard.

Install the GPS.
(There is a long 40cm cable upstairs/ Remember ARMING_REQUIRE=0)

Install the TX1 Software:
Use the latest ISO image:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3YBFgBJL2xZZQC_vzUzO8s-m05hZZFJ/view
Here is a guide how to flash it:
https://elinux.org/Jetson/TX1_Cloning
(Careful ---> USE JetPack 3.0 please, other version may not work with this image)
PixHawk 2 Firmware:
-Use the latest APM Rover 3.2
Parameter list for 3.2 ----->
https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/blob/master/Tools/Frame_params/eLAB_VEK_AI_Rover.para
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-Mission Planner needs to be updated. (Even if it says it's updated) do this:
Mission Planner
Press Ctrl+F
Activate the option: "Param gen" and wait 30 sec. to refresh all the setting in the Mission
Planner.
Start Mission Planner again
-To confirm that the update is OK check:
Mission Planner---> Initial setup ---> Servo Output
On the column "Function" the names have to appear.
(Throttle Left / Throttle Right)