1 / 7Sold out · Ask us about restocking
Not available to order right now.
The APM 2.5/2.6 Pixhawk power module provides clean power from a LiPo battery, with current consumption and voltage measurements through a 6-position cable. The onboard switching regulator outputs 5.3V at a maximum of 2.25A continuous current.
The module comes assembled with black XT60 connectors and protective shrink tubing. It detects the battery voltage and current so the flight control board can calculate the remaining power and estimate flight time.
A BEC function outputs 5.3V DC at up to 3A for stable power to the flight control board, receiver and accessories. The listing notes that it is not designed to power servos.
5.3V BEC: 3A maximum for the flight controller and accessories.
2S to 6S LiPo: up to 28V.
90A current measurement: so the controller can estimate flight time.
XT60 connectors: easy and secure connection.
Protection: overvoltage, undervoltage and overcurrent protection.
APM and Pixhawk compatible: compact and lightweight.
A power module sits between the flight battery and the rest of the aircraft. It does two jobs: a built-in regulator (a BEC) converts the battery voltage to a clean 5V-class supply for the flight controller, and a current and voltage sensor reports how much power the aircraft is drawing. The flight controller uses the readings for battery-level warnings, failsafe decisions and flight logs.
For the readings to be trustworthy, the flight controller's battery monitor needs to be set up for the module. Enter the correct voltage and current scaling values, and compare the reported voltage with a multimeter at the battery to calibrate it. A wrong scale factor can make a battery look fuller or emptier than it really is.
Do not use the regulator to power servos or other high-current devices unless the manual says it can, because a heavy load can pull the supply down and reset the flight controller. Keep the module cool and make sure that the solder joints and connectors are secure, because this part carries the full current of the aircraft.
APM 2.5/2.6 and Pixhawk flight controllers
PX4 and Naze32 style boards
Battery voltage and current monitoring
Powering the flight controller and receiver
Replacing a damaged power module
The specifications give a 5.3V output, a 3A current rating, an XT60 connector, dimensions of 6 x 1 x 1cm and a weight of 25g. The listing describes 2.25A maximum continuous current for the regulator and 3A as the maximum, so leave some headroom.
The package includes the APM power module and an XT60 connector pair. Do not use the module's 5V to power servos.
Voltage: 5.3V
Current rating: 3A (2.25A continuous)
Battery input: 2S-6S LiPo (up to 28V)
Current measurement: up to 90A
Connector: XT60
Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 1cm
Weight: 25g
Best for: ArduPilot APM, Pixhawk, PX4, Naze32
1 x APM power module
1 x XT60 connector pair
Builders who need a basic XT60 power module for an APM or Pixhawk flight controller.
ArduPilot APM, Pixhawk, PX4 and Naze32.
5.3V at up to 3A.
2S to 6S (up to 28V).
Up to 90A.
No, it is not designed to power servos.
The power module and an XT60 connector pair.
| Brand | Generic |
|---|---|
| Battery Support | 2S-6S LiPo |
| Connector | XT60 |
| Continuous Current | 2.250000 A |
| Current Sensing | 90 A |
| Dimensions | 60 x 10 x 10 mm |
| Input Voltage | 2S-6S LiPo (up to 28V) |
| Max Current | 3.000000 A |
| Output Voltage | 5.3V, 3A max (2.25A continuous) |
| Weight | 25.000000 g |
| Selling unit | PCS |
