Skynode X Integration and Development Kit

Throughout this section the different components included in the Skynode X accompanying kits are presented along with the initial steps needed to successfully connect and operate them with Skynode X.

Skynode X Integration and Development Kit Overview

Skynode X Integration and Development Kit components

Skynode X Integration Kit

This list details the components currently included in the standard Integration Kit (860-00039) provided with Skynode X.

The contents of our kits can slightly change as we adapt to availability on the market and our customer's needs and requests.

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Part Number
Description

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810-00019

​POWER MODULE VDC IN: 9V-30V​

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830-00029

PIXHAWK ADAPTER BOARD

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Used to break out the Skynode flight control interfaces on J3 and J4 into Pixhawk-standard compatible connectors/pinouts.

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830-00030

PAYLOAD ADAPTER BOARD

Adapter board for the Pixhawk Payload Bus

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127-00005

WIFI Antenna 2.4/5GHz Antenna Wifi/Bluetooth. This antenna is white

115-00043

SKND USB ADAPTER JST GH 4-pin to USB-A female cable

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115-00063

PWR SKND 5V Molex Micro-Lock Plus 6-pin to Molex CONN PLUG HSG 6-pin (Skynode X/power module cable)

Note: Only use the cable included in the kit. Similar cables available e.g. on Digikey are not compatible with Skynode.

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115-00037

PRIMARY/SECONDARY Molex Pico-Clasp 40-pin (Skynode to Pixhawk adapter board cable)

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115-00053

PAYLOAD BUS FFC 30-pin (PPB adapter board cable)

115-00009

WIFI ANTENNA EXTENSION Cable to connect the Wi-Fi antenna to Skynode

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127-00007

LTE Antenna LTE

115-00042

Cable Radio ETH ground

Skynode X Development Kit

In addition to the Skynode X Integration Kit, the Skynode X Development Kit (860-00042) is also available for purchase for testing purposes.

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Part Number
Description

115-00045

PIXHAWK 4-PIN JST GH 4-pin to JST GH 4-pin (cable)

115-00046

PIXHAWK 6-PIN JST GH 6-pin to JST GH 6-pin (cable)

115-00047

RC RECEIVER JST GH 3-pin to pigtail/open lead (SBUS cable)

115-00048

PIXHAWK 11-PIN JST GH 11-pin to JST GH 11-pin (SPI cable)

115-00044

USB-Cable USB-C to USB-A (Skynode to ground station cable for developers)

115-00050

PWR ADAPTER XT60 Cable barrel connector to XT60 (adapter for power supply cable to power module input)

170-00002

POWER SUPPLY AC/DC power supply (24V 36W)

125-00006

PLUG NA Socket adapter for North America

125-00001

PLUG EU Socket adapter for Europe

In case you bought a previous or different kit version and you are looking for the components' documentation check out the Peripherals, Payloads or Connectivity chapters for more information.

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