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Pixhawk 2.4.8 Drone Flight Controller PX4 32 Bit Autopilot
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Pixhawk 2.4.8 Drone Flight Controller PX4 32 Bit Autopilot
The Pixhawk 2.4.8 Drone Flight Controller PX4 advanced 32-bit CortexM4 ARM high performance processor, can run RTOS NuttX real time operating system Bus interface (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN) Integrated backup power supply and failure backup controller, the main controller can be safely switched to backup control Provide automatic and manual mode Provide redundant power input and fault transfer function.
It Supports 8 RC channel with 4 serial port. Various user interfaces are available for programing, reviewing logs, even some apps for smartphones & tablets. It detects and configures all its peripherals automatically.
The benefits of the Pixhawk system include a Unix/Linux-like programming environment, completely new autopilot functions. Sophisticated scripting of missions and flight behavior, and a custom PX4 driver layer ensuring tight timing across all processes.
Processor:
- 32bit STM32F427 Cortex M4 core with FPU
- 168MHz
- 256KB RAM
- 2 MB Flash
- 32 bit STM32STMF100 failsafe co-processor
Sensor:
- ST Micro L3GD20H 16 bit gyroscope
- ST Micro LSM303D 14 bit accelerometer/magnetometer
- Invensense MPU 6000 3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope
- MEAS MS5611 barometer
Interfaces:
- 5x UART (serial ports), one high-power capable, 2x with HW flow control.
- 2x CAN (one with an internal 3.3V transceiver, one on expansion connector).
- Spektrum DSM / DSM2 / DSM-X Satellite compatible input.
- Futaba S.BUS compatible input and output.
- PPM sum signal input.
- RSSI (PWM or voltage) input.
- I2C.
- SPI.
- 3.3 and 6.6V ADC inputs.
- Internal micro USB port and external micro USB port extension.
Package Includes:
- 1 x Pixhawk 2.4.8 32 Bit Autopilot PX4 Drone Flight Controller.
- 3 x Connecting Cables.
- 1 x Buzzer Module.
Specifications:
| Model |
PIX 2.4.8 32 Bit |
| Input Voltage (V) |
7V |
| Firmware |
Mission Planner |
| Sensors |
3-Axis Gyrometer, Accelerometer, High-performance Barometer, Magnetometer |
| Processor |
32bit STM32F427 Cortex M4 core with FPU |
| Micro-SD Card Slot |
Yes |
| Dimensions (mm) LxWxH |
82 x 50 x 16 |
| Weight (gm) |
40 |
1.What is Pixhawk controller?
- The Pixhawk controllers are a popular general purpose flight controller based on the open hardware design of the Pixhawk-project FMUv2 (it combines the functionality of the PX4FMU + PX4IO). It runs PX4 on the NuttX OS.
2.What is Pixhawk used for?
- Pixhawk is an independent open-hardware project that provides academic, hobby, and industrial communities with readily available, low-cost, and high-end autopilot hardware designs. It is also suitable for sonar and other analogue sensors.
3.Which is better APM or Pixhawk?
- Pixhawk and APM (ArduPilot Mega) are both popular flight controllers used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. Pixhawk is generally considered to be more powerful and capable of handling more complex tasks than APM, but it is also more expensive. APM is a good choice for applications that do not require a lot of processing power or that need to operate on a tight budget. Both platforms are open-source hardware platforms that are designed to be highly customizable and flexible, and they are used by hobbyists and professionals alike for a wide variety of applications. There are several key differences between Pixhawk and APM:
- Processor: Pixhawk uses a 32-bit processor, while APM uses an 8-bit processor. The 32-bit processor in Pixhawk is generally considered to be more powerful and capable of handling more complex tasks than the 8-bit processor in APM.
- Memory: Pixhawk has more memory than APM, which allows it to store more data and run more complex programs.
- Compatibility: Pixhawk is compatible with a wider range of sensors and peripherals than APM.
- Cost: Pixhawk is generally more expensive than APM.
4.Is PX4 and Pixhawk same?
- PX4 and Pixhawk are related but distinct technologies. PX4 is an open-source flight control software platform that is designed for use in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. It is developed and maintained by the PX4 project, a collaborative effort by a community of developers and users. Pixhawk is a hardware platform that is designed for use with the PX4 flight control software. It is an open-source hardware platform that is designed to be highly customizable and flexible, and it is used by hobbyists and professionals alike for a wide variety of applications. PX4 and Pixhawk are often used together as a complete flight control system for UAVs. The PX4 software runs on the Pixhawk hardware platform, providing a reliable and flexible solution for UAV control and guidance.