ardupilot/APMrover2/mode_manual.cpp

#include "mode.h"
#include "Rover.h"

void ModeManual::update()
{
    float desired_steering, desired_throttle;
    get_pilot_desired_steering_and_throttle(desired_steering, desired_throttle);

    // copy RC scaled inputs to outputs
    g2.motors.set_throttle(desired_throttle);
    g2.motors.set_steering(desired_steering, false);

    // mark us as in_reverse when using a negative throttle to stop AHRS getting off
    rover.set_reverse(is_negative(g2.motors.get_throttle()));
}