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Ardupilot/PX4 communities : DIY hardware Innovation is still alive and well - the new XRacer V1.0

Posted by Nick Arsov on November 3, 2015 at 7:00am

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AUAV is proud to announce our latest high quality PixHawk derivative - The XRacer V1. This project was developed in cooperation with Lorenz Meier, David Sidrane, Leonard Hall and many others. This board combines the latest IMU offerings from InvenSense and a large number of capabilities in a micro 36mmx36mm form factor.

 

Below are some pictures to peak your interest.

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XRacer V1 specifications:

  • MCU - STM32F427VIT6 rev.3
  • FRAM - FM25V02-G
  • Ultra low noise LDOs for sensors and FMU
  • Sensors used - MPU9250, HMC5983 ( optional ), ICM20608 ( optional ), baro MS5611
  • Connectors - GPS+I2C, RC-IN, PPM-IN, RSSI, SBus-IN, Spektrum-IN, USART3 ( TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS ), USART2 ( TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS ), FRSky-IN, FRSky-OUT, CAN, USART8 ( TxD, RxD ), ESP8266 ( full set ),      SERVO1-SERVO6, USART7 ( TxD, RxD ), JTAG ( SWDIO, SWCLK ), POWER-BRICK ( VDD, Voltage, Current, GND ), BUZZER-LED_BUTTON
  • MicroSD card reader
  • RGB LED
  • Micro USB
  • ESP8266 802.11bgn ( optional )
  • Dimensions - 36 x 36mm with 30.5 x 30.5mm hole grid with 3.2mm holes
  • Molex Clik-Mate ( JST GH series ) connectors for easy peripheral connect.
  • Full set of ready made cables for almost any peripheral module.
  • Power supply - 5-5.5VDC from USB or PowerBrick connector. Soon the  ACSP4 ( 36 x 36mm power distribution, current, voltage sensor with 5V/2.5A ultra low noise buck and 12V/2A ultra low noise buck ) companion will be announced.

 

The price and availability will be announced within a few weeks.

 

Thank you again for your support.

 

Phil and Nick

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  • Nick Arsov November 3, 2015 at 9:51am

    Here are some pictures of the TOP and BOTTOM connectors.

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    Bill Bonney November 3, 2015 at 9:38am

    Nice feature to have ESP8266 WiFi module. This makes using MAV Pilot for iPhone an easy out of the box experience.

  • Phillip Kocmoud November 3, 2015 at 9:24am

    We do have developer assurances that it both Ardupilot and PX4 will support this board.

  • Nick Arsov November 3, 2015 at 9:04am

    Forgot to mention that the FMU connections are very very similar to PX4 ( with a few exceptions ).

  • Nick Arsov November 3, 2015 at 9:02am

    I think the firmware gurus will make their best to make it Pixhawk compatible. More, that was the idea ;-)

  • lakeroe November 3, 2015 at 8:54am

    Hi Nick,

    another great piece of hardware again !

    Just one question: Is this board fully Pixhawk compatible ?

    I'll just ask because it seems the second microcontroller (STM32F100C8T6) is missing ...

  • Nick Arsov November 3, 2015 at 8:41am

    Hi Marc,

    The XRacer is just its name, but the controller can be used for any copter, fixed wing or rover project.

  • Marc Dornan November 3, 2015 at 8:37am

    Wow. This looks great and truly innovative. I am not an FPV racer myself but small is always better.

  • Phillip Kocmoud November 3, 2015 at 8:21am

    The Blue module is an optional (ESP8266) WIFI module, With the goal of removing the USB tether. 

  • Nick Arsov November 3, 2015 at 8:07am

    Hi Paul,

    The barometer ( MS5611 ) is on the bottom side...close to the microSD card socket.

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