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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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  • Phillip Kocmoud November 29, 2015 at 7:01pm
    Nick and I could not agree with you more on the connector. I think 50 cycles is a bit on the high side :). The Name PIXRacer is maybe a bad choice, this board has tons of IO yet very tiny form factor. In many ways is in a league of it's own. You might find that it offers all the features you need. The main difference is the lack of the dedicated IO microcontroller. I have flown both APC and PX4 software on my PIXRacers and it is really off to a great start.
  • Chris Card November 29, 2015 at 6:52pm

    Phillip, While I had intended to buy the Xracer, I am also interested in getting another full-featured Pixhawk compatible FC that does not use connectors that have only rated life of 50 cycles... [errm..cough...DF13] and if can buy from a North American source , all the better.

    I do find that generally, [for me anyways - so far], that less than half of the connectors are ever used at one time, whether it a quad or an Airplane setup, and it does seem that the XRacer is the result of  'cutting the fat' off in the right way, for most builds.  

  • Phillip Kocmoud November 29, 2015 at 6:11pm
    Chris, as of now the X2 is retired. That may change, but we are already working toward a more full featured version of the PixRacer. Is there something specific you need from an X2?
  • Chris Card November 29, 2015 at 6:09pm

    I just pre-ordered a couple ACSP4's & an  XRacer.  I was Interested in the AUAV-X2 Pixhawk  FC , but it does not show stock.  

    Will it be available again?

    Chris

  • Phillip Kocmoud November 29, 2015 at 5:34pm
    Frankie, we are proceeding ASAP. Shipping will happen in December. There are just too many variables so I hesitate to nail down a specific day.
  • Phillip Kocmoud November 29, 2015 at 5:33pm
    Joe, I am currently having good results on my Speedix 250 with the XRacer hard mounted. I am sure this is not ideal for everyone. The initial cables were fairly stiff, but the new cables are silicon and very flexible. Thank you for the support!
  • Frankie alias Omakiller65 November 29, 2015 at 8:30am

    When is the exact delivery date in December?

  • Joe Breznai November 28, 2015 at 10:18pm

    I just Pre-Ordered. Wondering about vibrations and mounting methods. Any thoughts anyone? Could not tell if Randy hard mounted or used foam tape.

  • turdsurfer November 26, 2015 at 1:02pm

    I'd love to use this on my racing frames, but I'm using ESCs with OneShot and Arducopter doesn't support that yet. 

  • Larry A Amati November 26, 2015 at 2:15am

    I would purchase this board! Randy's video of the Iris convinced me.

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