Overview
The PyCubed Plus–based Avionics Board by CubeSat Aerospace is a compact, flight-ready control system designed for 1U–3U CubeSats. Integrating essential subsystems such as power management, data logging, attitude control, and onboard processing, this board simplifies development and reduces integration time for CubeSat missions.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: STM32F765 ARM Cortex-M7, 216 MHz
- Memory:
- 4 MB MRAM (non-volatile, radiation-tolerant)
- microSD card slot for data logging
- Sensors:
- 9-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer)
- Sun sensor interface via solar panel FFC
- Timekeeping: Real-Time Clock (RTC) with battery backup
- Power Management:
- MPPT-based solar charger
- USB-C charging port
- Li-ion battery interface with current monitoring
- Magnetic Torquer Driver: Integrated 3-axis coil driver
- User Interfaces:
- USB interface for programming and telemetry
- WS2812B full-color status LED
- Reset switch and power-on reset circuitry
- Connectors:
- 6× 10-pin FFC for solar panels (X+/X–, Y+/Y–, Z+/Z–)
- 2× 20-pin FFC (for Communication and Payload Boards)
- Communication Interface:
- I²C, SPI, UART, GPIOs exposed
- Power Input: 3.3 V / 5 V regulated internally
- Form Factor: PC104-compatible, fits 1U/1.5U/3U CubeSat trays
Description
This all-in-one Avionics Board is the central nervous system of your CubeSat. Built on a PyCubed Plus architecture and enhanced with mission-ready features, it handles power distribution, data acquisition, sensor integration, and subsystem communication. Designed for ease of use and reliability in space, it reduces development time and risk while offering flexibility for a range of CubeSat missions.
Key Benefits
- Open-source, flight-proven PyCubed Plus architecture
- Integrated power management with solar and USB charging
- MRAM for non-volatile storage in radiation-prone environments
- IMU and RTC for navigation and timekeeping
- Integrated magnetic torquer driver for attitude control
- Standard FFC connectors for easy panel and payload integration
- Compact, modular form factor for seamless CubeSat integration
- Built-in telemetry, reset switch, and debug interfaces
Certifications & Testing
Certifications:
- NASA GEVS Compliant – Compatible with standard environmental test protocols
- Conforms to CubeSat Design Specification (CDS) board mounting standards
- In-orbit heritage through open-source community and academic missions
- Bench-tested for functional validation and subsystem interaction
Support & Warranty
Content:
- One-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects
- Technical support available for electrical integration, software, and troubleshooting
- Firmware and schematic access available under open-source license