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Copter: Remove Payload release on thrust loss detection (attempt2) #27396

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This is a replacement for PR #27339 and attempts to resolve the concerns raised with simply removing the option:

  1. Arming check added if the user has set the FLIGHT_OPTIONS bit for "Release gripper on thrust loss"
  2. Scripting gripper bindings added
  3. Example script that releases the gripper on thrust loss (or something close it)

I've done some simple testing in SITL to confirm the arming check works
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.. and to confirm that the new script does release the gripper on thrust loss or more accurately when these cases are true for a full second:

  • the vehicle is armed
  • "thrust boost" is active
  • the vehicle is descending
  • the gripper is "grabbed" (e.g. not already released)

I tested by setting SIM_ENGINE_MUL = 0.6 which causes the quadcopter to lose altitude and hit the ground.
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rmackay9 commented Jul 2, 2024

OK, I'll switch this to use the aux function in order to save flash space.

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rmackay9 commented Jul 2, 2024

I've updated this to use the RC auxiliary function as discussed on the dev call and re-tested and I think it's working OK
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def GripperReleaseOnThrustLoss(self):
'''tests that gripper is released on thrust loss if option set'''

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We can retain this test - all we need to do is install_example_script_context here for your new script

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rmackay9 commented Jul 3, 2024

@MattKear is going to review logs from the original customer.

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MattKear commented Jul 9, 2024

I have not been able to find logs from the original customer, so I am not going to stand in the way of this going in. Thanks for pausing this to give me chance to look.

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rmackay9 commented Jul 9, 2024

rebased on master

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