Good morning,
I would like to buy a power switch similar to the one on the blueboat. The technical documentation indicates that it is a PowerSwitch (120A, 4S/6S Battery, Current/Voltage Sense, 5V/8A Out) but I can’t find it on the internet. Would you have a link or a more specific reference to give me please?
Happy Holidays
Hi @gouderg -
We’ll be launching that as a product you can purchase from us in the new year! Thanks for your patience.
Hi, Is there any update on this item - very keen to incorporate in a custom project we are working on.
Kind regards
Matt
Hi @Alex_UJI1
We’ll be launching that as a product you can purchase from us in the new year! Thanks for your patience.
It’s not 2025 yet!
Understood,
In the meantime. Is there any place where I can look at the datasheet or the powerswitch specifications? We are considering this PowerSwitch as an option for a project but I would like to know more about it.
Best regards
Any update on the product when it will be released, or would it possible to share the datasheet of the module/schematics? Thank you.
I’ve just asked internally and there’s still some product development work underway, but there are some technical specifications we can share in the meantime:
and a 3D model of the assembly:
Any update on the release date? Very excited for it! I have at least 4 vehicles which could use one and I’ve been holding off finding an alternative solution.
Any updates on PowerSwitch availability?
The R&D team found some things that could have caused undesirable behavior in some circumstances, and so unfortunately we still don’t have a launch date! Stay tuned, we’ll be sure to update when we have a target.
Can it be bought now? I actually am having some issues with the power switch of our blueboat Surface Vessel and am looking for a replacement. Is there any alternative switch which we can buy off the shelf since it seems that the blue boat powerswitch is still not available on the market.
Hi @Rahul
Welcome to the forums!
While the switch isn’t available as a standalone product, if you report a problem with a product from our help center you should be able to special order a replacement, or even receive one free if warranted.
Can you share what issues you’re having with your switch?
Hi @tony-white
Thanks for replying.
I already have put up a report. It seems I might have burnt the switch. I measured the voltage difference between the In+ and In- and see a proper 15V difference when the battery is connected but when I measure the voltage at Out+ and Out-, I see no power coming out of it and the boat/electronics are not powering up.
Since, there is 15V coming in. I believe the fuse is still intact.
Hi @Rahul -
The switch typically would fail in a closed condition- could the external switch that turns the power switch on and off be disconnected or damaged? The power switch needs the input signal to actuate…
Hi @tony-white
I measured through multimeter continuity test if that is the case but it seems when I push the power switch in, I am able to see that the signal is coming
Hi @Rahul -
When tightened externally, you should measure no resistance between the two terminals of the penetrator on-off switch…
Hi @tony-white
I verified this using continuity test using a multimeter between the two probes.The multimeter beeped when the switch was ON (indicating zero/no resistance) and did not beep when the switch was OFF (indicating an open circuit).
Hi @Rahul -
So the external on/off switch is fine - if the internal power switch it is connected to isn’t actuating, the Blue Robotics support team will follow up with you further once you file a support form ticket - please include your order #!
