The Cube Orange+ (Pixhawk 2.1) - Open Source flight controller

Update: The Cube Orange+ runs ArduPilot and PX4 firmwares.

The Cube Orange+ is brand new version of the most famous and successful open source flight controller around the world. It is an enhanced version of the Cube Black (Pixhawk 2.1). The Cube Orange+ benefits from numerous improvements which ensure its position of the current most advanced electronics available for remotely controlled vehicles.

More than a simple flight controller, the Cube Orange+ is a solution suitable for countless unmanned systems including multirotor drones, planes, helicopters, VTOL aircrafts, boats, cars, uboats, etc.

THE CUBE ORANGE+

Comparing to the Cube Black (Pixhawk 2.1), the Cube Orange+ has a brand new H7 processor. This makes the Cube Orange even more powerful than the Black version.

In addition to that, it is now possible to choose the voltage provided on PWM outputs (3.3V or 5V) by changing a simple parameter.

Obviously, the Cube Orange remains a cutting-edge controller having countless features like a high performance IMU. The Cube Orange has a triple redundant IMU, a heating module and vibration isolation. This makes it perfectly suitable for cold temperatures operations.

In addition to that, the CUBE is connected to the carrier board with just a DF17 connector. This means it is a modular system.

Key features

• New: H7 processor
• Tempered and isolated IMU
• Triple redundant IMU
• Multiple GPS receivers (GNSS)
• RTK compatible
• Open source developping environment
• Suitable for many platforms (multirotors drones, fixed wings, VTOL, helicopters, etc.)

• Processor: STM32H757VIT6 (32 Bit ARM® Cortex®-M7, 400 MHz, 2 MB flash, 1 MB RAM)
• Sensors:
  • 3x Accelerometers: ICM20948 / ICM20649 / ICM20602
  • 3x Gyroscopes: ICM20948 / ICM20649 / ICM20602
  • 1x Compass: ICM20948
  • 2x Barometers: MS5611 (2x)
• Main power supply: 4.1 - 5.7 V / 2,5 A
• USB power supply: 4.0 - 5.7 V / 250 mA
• Accepted power on servo rail: 3.3 V / 5V
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Size: 38.25 x 38.25 x 22.3 mm
• Housing material: CNC aluminium alloy
• Total weight: 35 gr

• Connection: DF17 with 80pins
  • 2 x CAN (pins reserved for a 3rd Can bus on next years model)
  • 2 x I2C
  • 5 x Serial (1 reserved for debug)
  • 2 x SWD debug ports
  • 2 x Power input V+I
  • 1 x Analog input (one of the power inputs can be used as analog if needed)
  • Buzzer raw pwm
  • Safety switch
  • 8 x I/O connected PWM out (solder option for 3.3 or 5V levels, default 3.3) opto drive capable 10mA
  • 6 x AUX FMU connected I/O (PWM or alernate function)
  • Servo rail I/O backup power (10.5V max)
  • 2 x 5.4V power in pins

• 1x The Cube Orange+ ("Plus" version)

• More information
• Mini carrier board
• Forum

• The Cube can not be delivered to Ukraine and Iran.
• If you would like to customize the Carrier Board to your needs, you may have a look at the following link.

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