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Are the writers of the px4 manual human?

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The disclaimer here is This is a Brand New project being build first time with limited experience with the nomenclature, Terms used, and technologies. Basics will be covered and hopefully explained for new builder 

When I take on a new project I expect to have to learn new terms and concepts. Starting out with this pixhawk 4 I figured this would be well documented and a lot of information to help with a smooth build. 
so far because I have had a terrible experience with here3 and canbus i had hoped this complete kit would be a breeze, it comes with all the components and the power distribution board.

So the first thing i encounter hooking up the ESC to the power board is plugging in the signal to the esc. there is a picture but the explanation is written in complete tec jargon  check this 

Depending on your airframe type, refer to Airframe Reference to connect I/O PWM OUT and FMU PWM OUT ports of Pixhawk 4 to PM board. MAIN outputs in PX4 firmware map to I/O PWM OUT port of Pixhawk 4 whereas AUX outputs map to FMU PWM OUT of Pixhawk 4. For example, MAIN1 maps to IO_CH1 pin of I/O PWM OUT and AUX1 maps to FMU_CH1 pin of FMU PWM OUTFMU PWM-IN of PM board is internally connected to FMU PWM-OUT, which is used to drive servos (e.g. aileron, elevator, rudder, elevon, gear, flaps, gimbal, steering). I/O PWM-IN of PM board is internally connected to M1-8, which is used to drive motors (e.g. throttle in Plane, VTOL and Rover).

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Ok so where in the hell does the black and white wire from the esc go?    Why can't there just be some simple pictures , there are 3 wires out one side and 4 on the other

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I will assume the power board will be able to control the esc. one of the issues i ran into with the spekworks Kore board was the need to solder the j1 jumper to provide power to the pwm outputs 

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Kore Board   some additional information here that could help, I made the jp1 connection and the board controls the esc and the motors spin

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I get a clue with this mini wiring photo

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Why would they make this note.

Note that the PMB does not supply power to the
servos via + and - pins of FMU PWM-OUT.   The size of the motor ESC  wire, no way could the PWM out provide that power

 

YEAH  look what I found

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