A brief guide to Pixhawk Blue Cube: Features and Specifications

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The Pixhawk Blue Cube is a well-known flight controller that comes with a very compact design and unique features. This is a flexible autopilot that is designed for several commercial systems. The Pixhawk Blue Cube can be used through a carrier board (domain-specific) that minimizes wiring & enhances reliability. In this blog, we are going to discuss the key features and specifications of this powerful flight controller.


Key features of Blue Cube

The Blue Cube autopilot is the latest edition offered by Pixhawk. This cube is specially designed for commercial systems & those manufacturers are planning to add an autopilot into the system. Top features of Pixhawk cube include: 

  • Comes with a 32-bit Cortex-M4F core processor (STM32F427) with FPU
  • Designed with 168 MHz, 252 MIPS, 256 KB RAM, 2 MB Flash, and 32-bit failsafe co-processor (STM32F103)
  • High-power compatible 14 PWM / Servo outputs 
  • Designed with 3 IMU sensors sets for additional redundancy
  • Comes with abundant connectivity for extra peripherals (CAN, I2C and UART)
  • Integrated system backup for manual override & in-flight recovery with dedicated processor 
  • Stand-alone power supply
  • Offers consistent autopilot & manual mixing modes
  • Power supply inputs with auto-failover
  • Designed with an External safety switch
  • Comes with a multicolor LED for a visual indicator
  • Designed with multi-tone high power piezo audio indicator
  • Comes with a MicroSD card for powerful logging

General specification

Technically speaking, this flight controller comes with a very powerful processor, sensor, and other components. It offers a compact design with a user-friendly interface. General specifications include: 

Processor

  • Main processor: 32-bit STM32F427 ARM Cortex M4 core (FPU included)
  • Co-processor: 32-bit failsafe 
  • 168 MHz / 252 MIPS
  • RAM: 256 KB 
  • Fully accessible 2 MB Flash

Sensors

  • IMUs: Three redundant (gyros, accels, & compass)
  • InvenSense MPU9250, ICM20648 & ICM20948 as 1st & 3rd IMU
  • InvenSense ICM2076xx or ST L3GD20+LSM303D (Micro)
  • 2 MS5611 barometers

Power

  • Diode controller: Ideal with auto-failover
  • Power supply: Redundant 
  • High-current: 10 Amp.
  • Peripheral Output: Over-current protected
  • Input: ESD protected

Interfaces

  • Servo outputs: 14x PWM (6 from FMU and 8 from IO)
  • R/C inputs: CPPM, S.Bus, Spektrum or DSM
  • PWM RSSI or Analogue input
  • Ports: 5 general purpose ports 
  • I2C ports: 2
  • SPI port: Un-buffered
  • CAN Bus interface: 2
  • Analogue inputs: 3 (3.3 & 6.6 V)
  • Driver: High-powered piezo buzzer
  • LED: High-power RGB (Compatible with I2C driver)
  • LED or Safety switch: Yes

Final words

The Pixhawk Blue Cube powerful flight controller is easy to assemble and requires very little maintenance. If you are looking for this product online, contact Air Supply today. They offer a vast range of commercial drone gimbals and their accessories at a very affordable rate. Air Supply always deals with industry-leading branded products that give you unparalleled performance for a long time. 

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