PBD-HEX FPV Drones
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Product Specifications:
- Dimensions: 18mm x 30.5mm, Dia.3mm x 20mm, Dia.3mm
- JST-SH-8P cable length: 40mm
- PDB/Current Sense resistor: 140A continuous, 264A burst
- Regulator output:
- Vx=5V by default, 5A continuous
- Vx=9V, 4A continuous, 5A burst
- Vx=12V, 4A continuous, 5A burst
Product Usage Instructions:
LAYOUT:
Ensure the components are arranged as per the provided layout
specifications.
WIRING (2~8S):
Connect the components following the wiring diagram for 2 to 8
cell setups.
QUICK START GUIDE:
Refer to the quick start guide for initial setup and
configuration instructions.
BOOT:
For booting up the system, follow the wiring instructions for 9
to 12 cell setups.
FAQ:
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum current rating of the PDB/Current
Sense resistor?
A: The PDB/Current Sense resistor has a rating
of 140A continuous and 264A burst.
Q: What are the default voltage and current outputs of
the regulator?
A: The regulator outputs Vx=5V by default with
a continuous current of 5A. It also supports Vx=9V with a
continuous current of 4A and Vx=12V with a continuous current of 4A
and a burst current of 5A.
Q: Where can I find more information about the
product?
A: Visit the official website at www.mateksys.com for additional
details and resources.
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18mm 30.5mm, Dia.3mm 20mm, Dia.3mm
JST-SH-8P 40mm
LAYOUT
9mm
WIRING (2~8S)
MATEKSYS PDB-HEX
QUICK START GUIDE
Vbat G Curr Tlm S1 S2 S3 S4
40mm
+ & – : LiPO & ESC power pads 6~60V (2~12S)
PDB/Current Sense resistor: 140A continuous, 264A burst.
Vbat: Battery voltage G: Ground Curr: current sensor signal, 264A range Tlm: Duplicates Tlm pads for BLheli32 ESC telemetry,
Tlm pads are all shorted together
Vx: Regulator output Vx= 5V by default, 5A cont. Vx= 9V, 4A cont. 5A burst Vx= 12V, 4A cont. 5A burst
S1/S2/S3/S4/S5/S6: ESC signal
1/21 Vbat: 1K:20K voltage divider can be connected directly to MCU ADC pin
2~8S
VBAT ESC signal BLHeli32 ESC Telemetry Signal Ground Power Ground
JST-SH-8P
JST-SH-8P cable JST-SH-8P cable JST-SH-8P
Vbt CGurr R6
SSS321 S4
Nov. 2020 Rev 1.0
ArduPilot BATT_VOLT_MULT 11.0 BATT_AMP_PERVLT 80
BetaFlight Voltage scale 110 Current scale 125
INAV
Voltage scale 1100 Current scale 125
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WIRING (9~12S)
9~12S
VBAT ESC signal BLHeli32 ESC Telemetry Signal Ground Power Ground
JST-SH-8P Vx=12V
1/21 Vbat
S4 S3 S2 S1 Tlm Curr
Vx=12V G
1/21 Vbat
Vx=12V
BetaFlight
CLI resource to locate RSSI pin name RSSI pin is C00 then resource ADC_RSSI 1 none resource ADC_BATT 1 C00 set vbat_scale = 210 set ibata_scale = 125 save
INAV
CLI get adc to locate rssi_adc_channel rssi_adc_channel is 3 by default then set rssi_adc_channel = 0 set vbat_adc_channel = 3 set vbat_scale = 2100 set current_meter_scale = 125 save
Tlm RX1
Vx=5V G S1 S2 S3 S4
Curr Curr
1/21 Vbat Rssi
Nov. 2020 Rev 1.0
JST-SH-8P
Vbt
SCRG1u6rr SS32 S4
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BOOT
WIRING (9~12S)
JST-SH-8P
9~12S
VBAT ESC signal BLHeli32 ESC Telemetry Signal Ground Power Ground
Vx=12V G Curr Tlm S1 S2 S3 S4
Vbat
H743-MINI
Vx=12V
G
Curr
Tlm
JST-SH-8P cable
S1 S2
S3
S4
Vx=12V
H743-slim Vbt2 pad, H743-mini VB2 pad support 0~69V.
ArduPilot
BetaFlight
BATT_AMP_PERVLT 80
BATT2_VOLT_PIN 18 BATT2_VOLT_MULT 21 or BATT_VOLT_PIN 18 BATT_VOLT_MULT 21
CLI resource ADC_BATT 1 A04 set vbat_scale = 210 set ibata_scale = 125 save
Nov. 2020 Rev 1.0
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Documents / Resources
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