2S-6S LiPo (7.4V-22.2V)
2S-6S LiPo (7.4V-22.2V)
5V (regulated) and input voltage (unregulated)
60A (per output channel)
-20C to 80C
12g
Applications
| The Matek Systems PDB-XT60 Power Distribution Board is designed for use in a variety of applications, including |
Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Robotics and robotic arms
Autonomous systems
RC models and vehicles
Conclusion
The Matek Systems PDB-XT60 Power Distribution Board is a high-performance, compact, and reliable power distribution solution for drone and robotics applications. Its numerous output connectors, built-in voltage regulator, and voltage and current monitoring capabilities make it an ideal choice for complex systems requiring efficient power management.
Matek Systems PDB-XT60 Power Distribution Board DocumentationOverviewThe Matek Systems PDB-XT60 Power Distribution Board is a compact and efficient power distribution board designed for use in various IoT and robotic applications. It features a XT60 connector for input power, 12V and 5V output rails, and multiple GPIO breakout pins for easy connection to microcontrollers and sensors.Technical SpecificationsInput Voltage: 2S-6S LiPo (7.4V-22.2V)
Output Voltage: 12V and 5V
Output Current: up to 10A per rail
GPIO Breakout: 2x 6-pin headers with 5V, 3.3V, GND, and four GPIO pins
Dimensions: 36mm x 36mm x 10mmExample 1: Using the PDB-XT60 with an Arduino BoardIn this example, we'll connect the PDB-XT60 to an Arduino Uno board and use it to power sensors and actuators.Hardware ConnectionConnect the XT60 input connector to a 2S-4S LiPo battery
Connect the 5V output rail to the Arduino Uno's 5V pin
Connect the GND output rail to the Arduino Uno's GND pin
Connect a sensor (e.g., DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor) to the GPIO breakout pinsCode Example (Arduino)
```c
const int sensorPin = 2; // GPIO pin for sensor data
const int ledPin = 13; // GPIO pin for LED indicatorvoid setup() {
pinMode(sensorPin, INPUT);
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);
}void loop() {
int sensorValue = digitalRead(sensorPin);
if (sensorValue == HIGH) {
digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH);
} else {
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);
}
delay(1000);
}
```
Example 2: Using the PDB-XT60 with a Raspberry PiIn this example, we'll connect the PDB-XT60 to a Raspberry Pi 4 and use it to power a camera module and other peripherals.Hardware ConnectionConnect the XT60 input connector to a 2S-4S LiPo battery
Connect the 5V output rail to the Raspberry Pi's 5V pin
Connect the GND output rail to the Raspberry Pi's GND pin
Connect a camera module to the GPIO breakout pinsCode Example (Python)
```python
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import timeGPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)camera_pin = 17 # GPIO pin for camera module
GPIO.setup(camera_pin, GPIO.OUT)try:
while True:
GPIO.output(camera_pin, GPIO.HIGH)
time.sleep(1)
GPIO.output(camera_pin, GPIO.LOW)
time.sleep(1)
except KeyboardInterrupt:
GPIO.cleanup()
```
Example 3: Using the PDB-XT60 with a Microcontroller and MotorIn this example, we'll connect the PDB-XT60 to a microcontroller (e.g., ATmega328P) and use it to power a DC motor.Hardware ConnectionConnect the XT60 input connector to a 2S-4S LiPo battery
Connect the 12V output rail to the motor driver's VIN pin
Connect the GND output rail to the motor driver's GND pin
Connect the microcontroller to the GPIO breakout pinsCode Example (C)
```c
#include <avr/io.h>
#include <util/delay.h>#define Motor_DIR 2 // GPIO pin for motor direction
#define Motor_PWM 3 // GPIO pin for motor PWMint main() {
DDRB |= (1 << Motor_DIR) | (1 << Motor_PWM);
while (1) {
PORTB |= (1 << Motor_DIR); // Set motor direction
for (int i = 0; i < 256; i++) {
OCR0A = i; // Set motor PWM
_delay_ms(10);
}
for (int i = 255; i >= 0; i--) {
OCR0A = i; // Set motor PWM
_delay_ms(10);
}
}
return 0;
}
```
Note: These examples are simplified and may require additional circuitry and programming depending on the specific application. Always ensure proper safety precautions when working with electrical systems.