diff --git a/APMrover2/config.h b/APMrover2/config.h
index fb1df0a85f..a6ed257441 100644
--- a/APMrover2/config.h
+++ b/APMrover2/config.h
@@ -110,6 +110,7 @@
 # define USB_MUX_PIN -1
 # define BATTERY_PIN_1	  1
 # define CURRENT_PIN_1	  2
+# define MAG_ORIENTATION  AP_COMPASS_COMPONENTS_DOWN_PINS_FORWARD
 #elif CONFIG_HAL_BOARD == HAL_BOARD_PX4
 # define CONFIG_INS_TYPE   CONFIG_INS_SITL
 # define CONFIG_PUSHBUTTON DISABLED
@@ -126,6 +127,7 @@
 # define USB_MUX_PIN -1
 # define BATTERY_PIN_1	  -1
 # define CURRENT_PIN_1	  -1
+# define MAG_ORIENTATION   ROTATION_NONE
 #endif
 
 #if CONFIG_HAL_BOARD == HAL_BOARD_AVR_SITL