With the BigQuad deck you can transform your Crazyflie 2.X to a bigger quad by connecting external ESCs (Electronic Speed Controller) to the breakout connectors on the deck. The autodetection of the deck makes this transformation possible to do in seconds. The deck contains breakout header connectors for additional accessories such as external receiver (CPPM input) and GPS. It also has the possibility to monitor battery voltage and current.

Features:

• 4 x ESC connectors
• 0.1” header mounting holes for additional connectivity:
• CPPM input (3 pin)
• GPS input (4 pin)
• I2C expansion  (4 pin)
• Battery and current monitoring input (3 pin)
• Buzzer output (2 pin)
• Connect one or two additional decks
• Automatic detection of expansion deck

Specifications:

• Electrical:
• Power Crazyflie 2.X with 4.5V - 5.5V from ESC.
• BiqQuad deck inputs are 5V tolerant.
• Battery voltage monitoring divider scaled for input up to 23V.
• Current monitoring input 0V - 3V.
• BiqQuad deck and Crazyflie 2.X current consumption:
• ~120mA without any additional decks.
• Up to 500mA if Crazyflie 2.X battery is connected and charging.
• 1-wire memory for automatic expansion deck detection.
• Mechanical:
• Weight: 3.8g
• Size (WxHxD): 36x40x5mm
• M3 mounting holes placed 30.5mm square.
• Designed for mounting above or under the Crazyflie 2.X

Compatibility:

• See compatibility matrix

Documents:

• Start here
• Buyers guide
• Development
• FAQ
• Getting help
• Datasheet
• Schematics
• Web page

Package Includes:

• 1 x BigQuad deck
• 4 x M2x4 nylon screw
• 2 x M2x6 hex spacer