RBTNKDOC160609A
System Elements and Maintenance Manual
SUMMIT XL mobile platform
3.5 FPU Pixhawk (optional)
The Pixhawk FPU is used as an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) to better estimate the
robot position, using the Pixhawk integrated gyroscope and accelerometers.
Figure 15 Pixhawk FCU
Key Features:
● 168 MHz / 252 MIPS
CortexM4F
● 14 PWM / Servo outputs (8 with failsafe and manual override, 6 auxiliary,
highpower compatible)
● Abundant connectivity options for additional peripherals (UART, I2C, CAN)
● Integrated backup system for inflight recovery and manual override with
dedicated processor and standalone power supply (fixedwing use)
● Backup system integrates mixing, providing consistent autopilot and manual
override mixing modes (fixed wing use)
● Redundant power supply inputs and automatic failover
● External safety switch
● Multicolor LED main visual indicator
● Highpower, multitone piezo audio indicator
● microSD card for highrate logging over extended periods of time
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