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CUAV IST8 External Compass GPS Module | PX4 ArduPilot I2C Geomagnetic Sensor IST8310 for Pixhawk/APM

CUAV IST8 External Compass GPS Module | PX4 ArduPilot I2C Geomagnetic Sensor IST8310 for Pixhawk/APM

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Overview

CUAV IST8 is an external compass module based on iSentek’s 3×3mm LGA geomagnetic sensor IST8310. It is intended for PX4 and ArduPilot systems and can be used as an external compass for the CUAV V5 autopilot, and for Pixhack/Pixhawk PX4/APM setups.

Key Features

  • Geomagnetic sensor: iSentek IST8310 (3×3mm LGA).
  • External compass for autopilot systems supporting PX4 and ArduPilot.
  • Installation guidance: connect to the autopilot I2C interface; align the arrow to the front of the autopilot.

Specifications

Geomagnetic sensor IST8310 (3×3mm LGA)
Rated voltage 10 ~ 60V (3 ~ 14S LiPo)
Current (MAX) 60A
Current accuracy ±0.2A
Voltage accuracy ±0.1V
12V OUT 4A
5V OUT 2A
FC power 5A
Battery interface XT60
12V OUT / 5V OUT / FC Power interface GH1.25
Weight (listed) 35g
Weight (attribute) 0.5 kg
Dimensions (attribute) 20 × 10 × 10 cm

Installation

Please connect the IST8 compass to the I2C interface of the autopilot. Please make sure that the arrow points to the front of the autopilot.

Supported Firmware

The firmware of the CUAV V5 autopilot is compatible with the external compass, including Pix and APM firmware. For other autopilots, contact support at https://rcdrone.top/ or support@rcdrone.top.

Compass Calibration

See the compass calibration interface.

Options

  • IST8 Compass V5+ version * 3 Pcs
  • IST8 & NEO 3 GPS / Set
  • IST8 & NEO 3 Pro GPS / Set
  • IST8 & NEO 3X GPS / Set

Manuals / Documents

IST8310 data sheet: http://www.isentek.com/en/dlf.php?file=../ISENTEK/(201703-09)IST8310%20Datasheet%20v1.2_brief-105.09.20.pdf