SwitchBlox for Ardupilot

SwitchBlox, Built for the Ardupilot Ecosystem Ethernet is quickly becoming the go-to communication bus for drones and robots, and is starting to see more widespread adoption into the Ardupilot ecosystem. To make achieving ethernet communication backbones in Ardupilot systems easier, BotBlox has release SwitchBlox Ardupilot. SwitchBlox Ardupilot is a modified version of our 5 port 10/100Mbps ethernet switch, SwitchBlox, that uses the 4 pin JST-GH 1.25, for easy connectivity to other Ardupilot compatible hardware. When used with our Ardupilot Cable Adapter and the included cable set, SwitchBlox Ardupilot can be used with all available Ardupilot hardware that currently uses ethernet. Ardupilot Compatible Hardware Newly released Ardupilot devices are starting to see 10/100BASE-TX (10/100Mbps ethernet) incorporated for high speed communications with more advanced sensors. Connecting all these devices together in a drone requires the use of an ethernet switch. SwitchBlox Ardupilot is designed to provide this functionality in an incredibly compact (1.75 inch x 1.75 inch) square, at a low cost and with minimal setup required. Leveraging our existing SwitchBlox design, which has seen 1000s of flight hours, SwitchBlox Ardupilot provides an easy way to add an ethernet backplane to any Ardupilot powered drone or robot. Plug and play network switch As an unmanaged network switch, it works straight out the box, all you need to do is... Apply a 8 to 60V DC supply. Connect your devices using the included cable set. It will automatically begin forwarding packets, no coding or setup needed. SwitchBlox Ardupilot also has a 5V 2A output for powering small nearby devices. This 5V input can also be used as an auxilliary 5V input to supply the board. Make sure to only use either the 8-60V input OR the 5V Auxilliary input, but not both at the same time