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 5V 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.
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
Maximum voltage: 36V Maximum current: 45A (continuous)
Exceeding these limits can permanently damage the power module.
Pin
Name
Dir
Lvl
Function
1
VBAT_IN
IN
VBAT
Connected to battery or power supply
2
GND
Ground
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
Maximum output current 5A.
Pin
Name
Dir
Lvl
Function
1
VDD_5V
OUT
5.3V
5V output
2
VDD_5V
OUT
5.3V
5V 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
Power supply connector for the Microhard Communication Module.
Pin
Name
Dir
Lvl
Function
1
GND
Ground
2
VBAT_OUT
OUT
VBAT
8A fused
