This is a protocol converter designed to allow using standard ESC (Motor Controller) with I2C-based flight controllers such as MikroKopter. This converter uses ST chip for precise hardware PWM output.
STATUS: Product IN STOCK.
Features
- I2C input from Mikrokopter or similar Flight Control supporting same I2C protocol
- NEW I2C input from LotusRC T580 Flight Control (only supports 4 motors in this configuration)
- output PWM signal suitable to standard motor controllers
- supports 4 or 6 or 8 or 3 motor configuration
- Configurable PWM frequency from 100 to 500Hz
- Configurable emergency throttle in event of I2C disconnection
- Configurable PWM pulse start / end points for custom ESC
- Serial-console for configuration and firmware upgrade
- Bind-plug feature to automatically calibrate all connected ESCs
- Power by LiPo (up to 4S tested), 5V from 1st ESC (default), or external 5V from FC
- RoHS-compliant
User's Manual
Users from EUROPE who would like faster shipping inside EU can order the same product here: http://mikrokopter.altigator.com/i%C2%B2c-to-pwm-converter-for-standard-controllers-i2c2pwm-p-40611.html
Firmware downloads:
i2c_conv_st-2011.04.21.zip Latest standard firmware (Mikrokopter and compatible)
i2c_conv_st-2011.05.19-T580.zip Latest T580-compatible firmware
Firmware update utility and update instructions
Support/info thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1399162
Converter programming example for dsPIC33F (applicable to any other micro)
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 15 March, 2011.