Merge pull request #1399 from JamesHarrison/gpspassthrough-power-docs

Add mention of power requirements for gpassthrough
9 years ago · 83109dbf17
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@ -66,6 +66,8 @@ UBlox GPS units can either be configured using the FC or manually.

 Use UBox U-Center and connect your GPS to your computer.  The CLI `gpspassthrough` command may be of use if you do not have a spare USART to USB adapter.

+Note that many boards will not provide +5V from USB to the GPS module, such as the SPRacingF3; if you are using `gpspassthrough` you may need to connect a BEC to the controller if your board permits it, or use a standalone UART adapter. Check your board documentation to see if your GPS port is powered from USB.
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 Display the Packet Console (so you can see what messages your receiver is sending to your computer).

 Display the Configation View.