Power Module

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The Skynode Evaluation Kit includes a power module which is used to power Skynode from a battery with up to 6 Cells (9V to 30V). The power module includes a 5.3V regulator with a maximum current rating of 5A. Furthermore the power module is used to measure battery voltage and current to the flight controller. Lastly the power module also provides a secondary battery voltage output for the Microhard module. This output is directly connected to the battery input and therefore provides the same voltage level as the input.

Overview

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Power Module 3D model mockup

Connectors

ID

Name

Connector

Description

J1

VBAT_IN

XT60

Battery voltage input

J2

VBAT_OUT

XT60

Battery voltage output

J3

VOUT_5V

Molex Micro-Lock Plus 5055670681

5V regulated power supply for Skynode

J5

VBAT_PERIPH

Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 0436500210

Battery voltage for other peripherals

Pinouts

VBAT_IN (J1)

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Pin

Name

Dir

Lvl

Function

1

VBAT_IN

IN

VBAT

Connected to battery or power supply

2

GND

Ground

VBAT_OUT (J2)

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Output is not fused or current limited.

Pin

Name

Dir

Lvl

Function

1

VBAT_OUT

OUT

VBAT

Connects to ESCs and other high-current components

2

GND

Ground

VOUT_5V (J3) - Skynode Power

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Maximum output current 5A.

Pin

Name

Dir

Lvl

Function

1

VDD_5V

OUT

5.3V

5.3V output

2

VDD_5V

OUT

5.3V

5.3V output

3

I2C_SCL

I/O

3.3V

Voltage/Current reporting via I2C

4

I2C_SDA

I/O

3.3V

5

GND

Ground

6

GND

Ground

VBAT_PERIPH (J5)

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Power supply connector for the Microhard Communication Module.

Pin

Name

Dir

Lvl

Function

1

GND

Ground

2

VBAT_OUT

OUT

VBAT

8A fused

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