ARK Electronics ARKV6X
:::warning PX4 does not manufacture this (or any) autopilot. Contact the manufacturer for hardware support or compliance issues. :::
The USA-built ARKV6X flight controller is based on the FMUV6X and Pixhawk Autopilot Bus open source standards.
With triple synced IMUs, data averaging, voting, and filtering is possible. The Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (PAB) form factor enables the ARKV6X to be used on any PAB-compatible carrier board, such as the ARK Pixhawk Autopilot Bus Carrier.
:::note This flight controller is manufacturer supported. :::
Where To Buy
Order From Ark Electronics (US)
Sensors
Microprocessor
480MHz
2MB Flash
1MB Flash
Other Features
FRAM
LED Indicators
MicroSD Slot
USA Built
Designed with a 1W heater. Keeps sensors warm in extreme conditions
Power Requirements
5V
500mA
300ma for main system
200ma for heater
Additional Information
Weight: 5.0 g
Dimensions: 3.6 x 2.9 x 0.5 cm
Pinout
For pinout of the ARKV6X see the DS-10 Pixhawk Autopilot Bus Standard
Serial Port Mapping
| UART | Device | Port |
|---|---|---|
USART1 | /dev/ttyS0 | GPS |
USART2 | /dev/ttyS1 | TELEM3 |
USART3 | /dev/ttyS2 | Debug Console |
UART4 | /dev/ttyS3 | UART4 & I2C |
UART5 | /dev/ttyS4 | TELEM2 |
USART6 | /dev/ttyS5 | PX4IO/RC |
UART7 | /dev/ttyS6 | TELEM1 |
UART8 | /dev/ttyS7 | GPS2 |
Building Firmware
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