The Cube (Pixhawk 2.1) - Open Source flight controller

Announcement: For ArduCopter users, it is necessary to run at least ArduCopter 3.6.11 and to use the parameters from SB2 (see below).

The Cube (Pixhawk 2.1) is the famous and successful latest version of the world famous controller developped in the PX4 open source project. It benefits from numerous improvements which ensure its position of the current most advanced electronics available.

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

THE CUBE

The most important improvements of this second Pixhawk version can be found in the CUBE.

Indeed, it embeds quality technological modules offering several features like a high performance IMU. The CUBE embeds a triple redundant IMU that is isolated, dampened and includes a heating system. Thanks to that, the Pixhawk 2 is a controller suitable for operations below freezing point.

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

• CUBE modular design
• dampened and isolated IMU
• triple redundant IMU
• Suitable for numerous platforms
• CM precision GPS
• Multiple GPS
• Open source development

• Cube (PixHawk 2.1)
• IMU:
  • 3 x accelerometers
  • 3 x gyroscopes
  • 3 x magnetometers
  • 2 x barometers
• IMU dampened and isolated
• IMU temperature controlled
• SD card slot
• micro-USB interface
• Size: 38 x 38 x 22 mm
• Weight: 34 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

• 1 x The Cube Black

• The Cube (PixHawk 2.1) documentation
• Mini carrier board
• Forum

• The Cube can not be delivered to Ukraine and Iran.
• A screw kit is necessary to fixe the Cube on the Mini Carrier Board or the Kore Carrier Board.

Announcement: For ArduCopter users, it is necessary to run at least ArduCopter 3.6.11 and to use the parameters from SB2:

• BRD_TYPE == 3
• EK2_IMU_MASK == 7 (or EK3_IMU_MASK == 7 if EKF3 is used)
• INS_USE == 1
• INS_USE2 == 1
• INS_USE3 == 1