Gen 3

Introduction

The Vertex One has an onboard computing module that runs the Linux operating system. This module can be accessed via SSH to run commands, install software, and debug issues. This page describes how to connect to the onboard computing module of the Vertex One.

The table below shows the different ways to connect to the onboard computing module.

Warning

When you are connected to the onboard computing module, using a Wireless connection, it is not recommended to fly the drone. The connection may be lost when the drone is flying.

There are multiple ways to connect to the onboard computing module of the Vertex One. The table below shows the different ways to connect to the onboard computing module.

Connection Type Address Note
All <hostname>.local by default vertex-.local. This method may not work reliably on all networks.
Wi-Fi access point 192.168.192.1 Not recommend to use when flying the drone.
Wi-Fi client mode Depends on your LAN network Usefull when developing on the drone when it's in range of LAN network
Network Depends on your LAN network USB-C to Ethernet dongle is required (not included)

Connecting to the Onboard Computing Module via Wi-Fi access point

  1. By default, the Vertex One creates a Wi-Fi access point with the SSID Vertex-<serial>.
  2. Turn on the drone and wait until it is initialized
  3. Connect to the Wi-Fi access point
  4. SSH into the Vertex One using the IP address 192.168.192.1 and the username avular and password avular
  5. You'll be asked for the password- type in avular; Note that the typing of the password in the powershell window is not visualized

Connecting to the Onboard Computing Module via Wi-Fi client mode

  1. SSH into the Vertex One by using one of the methods described on this page.
  2. Run the following command to connect to a Wi-Fi network: avular connectivity enable_client_mode -s <SSID> -p <password>
  3. The drone will now connect to the specified Wi-Fi network. You can find the IP address of the drone by running ifconfig

From now on the drone will automatically connect to the specified Wi-Fi network when it is in range.

Connecting the Onboard Computing Module to a network

Note

You will need an Ethernet to USB-C adapter for this part

Warning

Connecting the USB-C dongle to the USB-C port on the back will not work. Since this USB-C port goes to the Real-Time MCU and not the Compute Module.

  1. Connect a USB-C to Ethernet adapter to one of the 2 side USB-C ports.
  2. The drone should now be connected to the network. The IP will be assigned by the network's DHCP server.

If the network has a internet connection, then the drone will be able to access the internet as well.

Using Cerebra Lab to SSH into the Vertex One

The Robot Discovery feature in Cerebra Lab allows easy discovery of all Vertex One drones available in the local network. You can see them in the list and you can then be easily accessed through SSH.

  1. Make sure your PC has access to the Vertex One using one of the methods described above

  2. Open the Robot Discovery menu in Cerebra Lab

    Vertex

  3. Open a prompt to SSH into the Vertex One by pressing the highlighted button in the actionbar

    Vertex

  4. Type in the username avular and click connect

    Vertex

  5. A powershell window opens that guides you through SSH connection into the onboard computing module in the Vertex One

    Vertex

  6. To answer if you are sure you want to connect, type yes

  7. You'll be asked for the password- type in avular; Note that the typing of the password in the powershell window is not visualized

Warning

When connecting to the onboard computing module for the first time, it is highly recommended to change the default password. Follow these steps on changing the password: How to change password (External Link).