RC not working in HIL (HIL_ACTUATOR_CONTROLS message not send)

[pascalgross]

Describe the bug
In HIL mode (X-Plane or Simulink), no surface deflections can be seen.

To Reproduce

• Current 'master' or 'stable'
• SYS_AUTOSTART = 2100 (Standard Plane)
• HITL Enabled
• Steps to reproduce the behavior:
• Connect to X-Plane
• (GPS_RAW_INT is fired)
• (Manual mode is active)
• Move the RC sticks around

Expected behavior

• I would expect the control surfaces to move.
• I would expect to see HIL_ACTUATOR_CONTROLS message in MAVLink Inspector.

Additional context

• ACTUATOR_CONTROL_TARGET is changing with stick inputs.

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Closing as stale.

[protobits]

Hello,
I have a similar problem when trying to connect rotors simulator with px4 running in HIL mode. Once I arm, I get a stream of zero hil actuator controls. In the past this was due to this missing module, but I can confirm it is running on my board. What could be happening?

possibly related: #11697

[julianoes]

@v01d your issue sounds different, I'd open a new one and give some more context and details, or re-open #11697 and add your information there.