From 91d53d65f77d533e6c290274861b0809459729ae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Raphael Hunziker Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:38:48 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs: compass calibration time is configurable, not fixed at 30 s mag_calibration_time has shipped in 9.1 and 10.x for a long time (default 30, range 20 to 120), but the calibration tab and compass pages still state 30 seconds as a fixed duration. Someone who raises the value reads that the beep comes after 30 seconds and stops moving the aircraft too early. --- docs/04-inav-configurator/calibration-tab.mdx | 4 ++-- docs/05-core-features/compass.mdx | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/04-inav-configurator/calibration-tab.mdx b/docs/04-inav-configurator/calibration-tab.mdx index 638b793..af71e03 100644 --- a/docs/04-inav-configurator/calibration-tab.mdx +++ b/docs/04-inav-configurator/calibration-tab.mdx @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Calibrate with flight battery powering up the aircraft. Press "Calibrate Magnetometer" button. -You have 30 seconds to hold the copter in the air and rotate it so that each side (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) points down towards the earth. However the algorithm is smart enough to calculate the proper calibration values even if you simply wave the copter in the air for 30 seconds after pressing "Calibrate Magnetometer" button. +You have 30 seconds to hold the copter in the air and rotate it so that each side (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) points down towards the earth. However the algorithm is smart enough to calculate the proper calibration values even if you simply wave the copter in the air for that time after pressing "Calibrate Magnetometer" button. The duration is the CLI setting `mag_calibration_time` (default 30, range 20 to 120 seconds); the Configurator countdown follows whatever the flight controller reports. ### Compass calibration using stick functions @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Calibrating Mag/Compass without the need to be connected to a computer can extre The [Stick Controls](../05-core-features/stick-controls.mdx) page describes the various capabilities of adjusting the craft's controls using the TX sticks. As described in this document, calibrate the compass by moving the left stick up and to the right while at the same time, move the right stick down and to the center. The flight controller will sound two quick beeps indicating the start of the calibration. Move the craft as indicated in the paragraph above. -After 30 seconds, the flight controller will sound a single beep indicating the completion of the process. +When the time set by `mag_calibration_time` has elapsed, the flight controller will sound a single beep indicating the completion of the process. ### Verifying that compass is calibrated properly diff --git a/docs/05-core-features/compass.mdx b/docs/05-core-features/compass.mdx index 69b2a20..0a6a3a2 100644 --- a/docs/05-core-features/compass.mdx +++ b/docs/05-core-features/compass.mdx @@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ Calibrate with flight battery powering up the aircraft. 1. Press "Calibrate Magnetometer" button. -1. Within 30 seconds, hold the aircraft in the air and rotate it so that each side (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) points down towards the earth. +1. Within the calibration window - the CLI setting `mag_calibration_time`, default 30 seconds, range 20 to 120 - hold the aircraft in the air and rotate it so that each side (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) points down towards the earth. The algorithm is smart enough to calculate the proper calibration values even if each side does not see a complete rotation after pressing the "Calibrate Magnetometer" button. ### Compass Calibration Using Stick Commands @@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ The [Stick Controls](./stick-controls.mdx) page describes the various capabiliti ![Compass Calibration Stick Command](/img/features-core/StickPositions_calibrate_compass.png) 1. Move the craft as indicated in the paragraph above. - After 30 seconds, the flight controller will sound a single beep indicating the completion of the process. + When the time set by `mag_calibration_time` has elapsed, the flight controller will sound a single beep indicating the completion of the process. ## Calibration Tips