> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://drotek.gitbook.io/rtk-f9p-positioning-solutions/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://drotek.gitbook.io/rtk-f9p-positioning-solutions/the-rtk-rover/configuring-the-rover-manually.md).

# Configuring the rover manually

You may want to configure the U-blox chip if you're using a dedicated telemetry link to connect your base and rover module, instead of encapsulating it in the MAVLink protocol.

You can use the U-center software in order to configure precisely the behavior of the M8P chip so that it will achieve exactly what you want.

In order to configure the rover, you'll need:

* 1 Computer, used as ground control station
* 1 Micro USB cable
* **Latest** version of U-Center Software (available [here](https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/u-center-windows))

## Configuring the U-blox chip

First of all, **install the U-Center software** on your computer. When done, you can connect your rover module to your computer. Open the U-Center software after that, and connect it to your rover module using the button in the upper-left corner (receiver toolbar).

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After connecting, you should be able to enter the **Configuration view** from the top hotbar.

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> *After any modification made in the Configuration panel, always remember to hit the Send button at the bottom of the configuration view panel, or your modifications won't be stored!*

In the Configuration panel, scroll down to the *PRT (Port)* section. Here, you need to enter **your autopilot's GPS port's baudrate** to allow it to communicate correctly. It's necessary, as the link between your GPS and the telemetry is purely serial, and there's no other protocol to stipulate a baudrate.

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It's also necessary to modify the frequency of the chip. To do this, on the left panel, look for the ***RATE** (Rates)* menu and modify the *Measurement period* to 200 ms.

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*Don't forget to click Send!*
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Next, get into the ***MSG** (Messages)* menu and disable all NMEA messages.

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After disabling the **NMEA** messages, you should also enable the following messages for the UART1 link:

* NAV-POS-LLH
* NAV-STATUS
* NAV-SOL
* NAV-VELNED

To do so, find each messages in the drop-down list and check the ***UART1*** box for each of these messages, without omitting to click ***Send*** for each message.

Modifying the dynamic filter can also help. You can change it in the ***NAV5** (Navigation 5)* menu, using the first droplist at the top of the menu.

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After doing this tweak, save the whole configuration you've done, by getting into the ***CFG** (Configuration)* menu on the left panel, selecting all four memories on the right, and clicking ***Send***.

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Now that the configuration is stored into the chip, you can disconnect your RTK module from the computer and plug it to your autopilot!
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