Cannot see 'Enable Gimbal Control' option in Joystick setting

[pushkarprasad007]

Have you checked the latest release for fixes?

• Yes, I’ve tested on the latest release

Description

Expected Behavior
The checkbox for 'Enable Gimbal Control' should show in Advanced tab for Vehicle Configuration -> Joystick

Current Behavior
There is no such setting (See screenshot)

Steps To Reproduce

1. Add any xbox joystick (I created virtual joystick)
2. Go to Vehicle Configuration -> Joystick -> Advanced
3. Click on Enable further advanced settings (careful!) checkbox

Additional Details
The steps are as outlined in following link. Also, find the screenshot attached.

I'm trying to setup the joystick for my gimbal - so that it gets used for its pitch yaw and zoom movements.

https://docs.qgroundcontrol.com/master/en/qgc-user-guide/setup_view/joystick.html

System Information

QGC Version: v5.0.3-255
QGC build: self built
Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04
Flight Controller: px4 sitl gazebo gimbal
Autopilot Software (with version): px4 sitl gazebo gimbal

Log Files and Screenshots

No response

[HTRamsey]

I think that checkbox was removed and you shouldn't need it anymore

[pushkarprasad007]

@HTRamsey : Can you explain how I can handle gimbal from a joystick if I had to - and configure the axes for joystick to use for pitch yaw (x, y), and then the zoom in/out for z-axis?

[HTRamsey]

I don't believe you can do that on the axes right now, but you can assign gimbal functions to buttons. If your joystick has 6 axes then gimbal pitch and yaw can be controlled.

[pushkarprasad007]

That's such a pain! For such an obvious usecase - where I dont want joystick for moving UAV at all - but for gimbal!

[HTRamsey]

I agree, create a feature request and we'll get to it at some point

[pushkarprasad007]

I think I'm going to make the code changes to accomplish what I want around Joystick & GimbalController modules - however - it may not end up being the polished version that would be PR worthy. Not without spending enough time.

[pushkarprasad007]

I agree, create a feature request and we'll get to it at some point

I'll try to take a stab at it - in next few weeks. Will need some time to define rough wireframes and flows.

[eMrazSVK]

@pushkarprasad007 #13280 see this. We tried to do this, but there are some issues regarding general gimbal/joystick control. QGC devs should be working on it at this time. More or less.