Upcoming revision, new flight controller

Blue Robotics Vehicles BlueROV2
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Hi @Dale_A,

The new flight controller is going to be announced in May and will be part of the default BlueROV2 at that time. We can’t share all of the details yet, but here’s a little sneak peak:

  • We’re upgrading to a Raspberry Pi 4 and the new controller is a Pi “hat” that plugs into the expansion header and provides sensors, inputs, and outputs for everything needed on the ROV.
  • It will still run ArduSub, but running directly on the Raspberry Pi in Linux
  • It has the standard flight controller sensors like IMU, compass, barometer, analog, as well as a built in leak sensor circuit
  • It has a lot of expansion connectors for serial and I2C, all following the connector standard here, which is compatible with most flight controllers.

There will be a lot more info once it’s released! Are there any particular specs or features you’re looking for?

-Rusty

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