CubePilot Cube Orange (CubePilot)
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:::warning PX4 does not manufacture this (or any) autopilot. Contact the manufacturer for hardware support or compliance issues. :::
The Cube Orange flight controller is a flexible autopilot intended primarily for manufacturers of commercial systems.
The controller is designed to be used with a domain-specific carrier board in order to reduce the wiring, improve reliability, and ease of assembly. For example, a carrier board for a commercial inspection vehicle might include connections for a companion computer, while a carrier board for a racer could includes ESCs for the frame of the vehicle.
The ADS-B carrier board includes a customized 1090MHz ADSB-In receiver from uAvionix. This provides attitude and location of commercial manned aircraft within the range of Cube. This is automatically configured and enabled in the default PX4 firmware.
Cube includes vibration isolation on two of the IMU's, with a third fixed IMU as a reference / backup.
:::tip The manufacturer Cube Docs contain detailed information, including an overview of the Differences between Cube Colours. :::
32bit STM32H753VI (32bit ARM Cortex M7, 400 MHz, Flash 2MB, RAM 1MB).
32 bit STM32F103 failsafe co-processor
14 PWM / Servo outputs (8 with failsafe and manual override, 6 auxiliary, high-power compatible)
Abundant connectivity options for additional peripherals (UART, I2C, CAN)
Integrated backup system for in-flight recovery and manual override with dedicated processor and stand-alone power supply (fixed-wing use)
Backup system integrates mixing, providing consistent autopilot and manual override mixing modes (fixed wing use)
Redundant power supply inputs and automatic failover
External safety switch
Multicolor LED main visual indicator
High-power, multi-tone piezo audio indicator
microSD card for high-rate logging over extended periods of time
Processor:
STM32H753VI (32bit ARM Cortex M7)
400 MHz
1 MB RAM
2 MB Flash (fully accessible)
Failsafe co-processor:
STM32F103 (32bit ARM Cortex-M3)
24 MHz
8 KB SRAM
Sensors: (all connected via SPI)
Accelerometer: (3) ICM20948, ICM20649, ICM20602
Gyroscope: (3) ICM20948, ICM20649, ICM20602
Compass: (1) ICM20948
Barometric Pressure Sensor: (2) MS5611
Operating Conditions:
Operating Temp: -10C to 55C
IP rating/Waterproofing: Not waterproof
Servo rail input voltage: 3.3V / 5V
USB port input:
Voltage: 4V - 5.7V
Rated current: 250 mA
POWER:
Input voltage: 4.1V - 5.7V
Rated input current: 2.5A
Rated input/output power: 14W
Dimensions:
Cube: 38.25mm x 38.25mm x 22.3mm
Carrier: 94.5mm x 44.3mm x 17.3mm
Interfaces
IO Ports: 14 PWM servo outputs (8 from IO, 6 from FMU)
5x UART (serial ports), one high-power capable, 2x with HW flow control
2x CAN (one with internal 3.3V transceiver, one on expansion connector)
R/C inputs:
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
3.3v ADC input
Internal microUSB port and external microUSB port extension
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (blk)
TX (OUT)
+3.3V
3 (blk)
RX (IN)
+3.3V
4 (blk)
CTS (IN)
+3.3V
5 (blk)
RTS (OUT)
+3.3V
6 (blk)
GND
GND
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (blk)
TX (OUT)
+3.3V
3 (blk)
RX (IN)
+3.3V
4 (blk)
SCL I2C2
+3.3V
5 (blk)
SDA I2C2
+3.3V
6 (blk)
Safety Button
GND
7 (blk)
Button LED
GND
8 (blk)
GND
GND
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (blk)
TX (OUT)
+3.3V
3 (blk)
RX (IN)
+3.3V
4 (blk)
SCL I2C1
+3.3V
5 (blk)
SDA I2C1
+3.3V
6 (blk)
GND
GND
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (blk)
ADC IN
up to +6.6V
3 (blk)
GND
GND
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (blk)
SCL
+3.3 (pullups)
3 (blk)
SDA
+3.3 (pullups)
4 (blk)
GND
GND
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (blk)
CAN_H
+12V
3 (blk)
CAN_L
+12V
4 (blk)
GND
GND
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (red)
VCC
+5V
3 (blk)
CURRENT sensing
+3.3V
4 (blk)
VOLTAGE sensing
+3.3V
5 (blk)
GND
GND
6 (blk)
GND
GND
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (blk)
OTG_DP1
+3.3V
3 (blk)
OTG_DM1
+3.3V
4 (blk)
GND
GND
5 (blk)
BUZZER
Battery voltage
6 (blk)
FMU Error LED
1 (blk)
IN
2 (blk)
GND
GND
3 (red)
OUT
+3.3V
1 (red)
VCC
+5V
2 (blk)
TX (OUT)
+3.3V to 5V
3 (blk)
RX (IN)
+3.3V to 5V
4 (blk)
CTS (OUT)
+3.3V to 5V
5 (blk)
RTS (IN)
+3.3V to 5V
6 (blk)
GND
GND
USART2
/dev/ttyS0
TELEM1 (flow control)
USART3
/dev/ttyS1
TELEM2 (flow control)
UART4
/dev/ttyS2
GPS1
USART6
/dev/ttyS3
PX4IO
UART7
/dev/ttyS4
CONSOLE/ADSB-IN
UART8
/dev/ttyS5
GPS2
:::tip Most users will not need to build this firmware! It is pre-built and automatically installed by QGroundControl when appropriate hardware is connected. :::
To build PX4 for this target, open up the terminal and enter:
Board schematics and other documentation can be found here: The Cube Project.
Cube Docs (Manufacturer):