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21 lines
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Markdown
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# Winch Control
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Allows the winch to be deployed or retracted at a fixed speed using an auxiliary switch
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# Parameters
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WINCH_RATE_UP : rate (in m/s) when retracting line
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WINCH_RATE_DN : rate (in m/s) when deploying line
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WINCH_RC_FUNC : RCn_OPTION number to use to control winch rate. Default is 300 (Scripting1)
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# How To Use
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1. set RCx_OPTION to 300 to enable controlling the winch rate from an auxiliary switch
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2. set WINCH_RATE_UP to the fixed retract speed (in m/s)
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3. set WINCH_RATE_DN to the fixed release speed (in m/s)
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4. raise the RC auxiliary switch to retract the winch's line
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5. lower the RC auxiliary switch to deploy the winch's line
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6. center the RC auxiliary switch to stop the winch
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Alternatively Mission Planner's Aux Function screen can be used in place of an actual RC switch
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