DTK APB
DTK APB is a single board combining a main controller and an onboard computer for mobile robotics applications.
Built around a H7 series STM32, the controller can run most common flight control firmware such as PX4, Ardupilot, Betaflight and iNav.
The onboard computer, being built on the i.MX8M Plus platform, allows for onboard complex applications such as real time AI, sensor integration, video processing and more. With a dual digital and analog camera input, it’s the perfect platform for the development of FPV and hybrid smart drones/robots applications. Being part of the DTK family, it is designed to work with the rest of the ecosystem and be augmented by them. Finally, the PCIe extension means APB is the perfect starting point for your wildest dreams.
Applications
Discover the countless ways APB can be put to use to augment existing solution, create new capabilities or invent brand new robotic vehicles.
Tech Specs
The main APB SOC is based on the i.MX8M Plus SOC. Additionally, the board contains an ORQA Flight controller. The SOC has the following hardware connected to it:
• Two MIPI CSI ports
– One of which has a CVBS to MIPI adapter to use with analog cameras
• ORQA analog OSD hardware connected with I2C
• HDMI to CVBS adapter to output HDMI as analog video
• DPS310 barometer
• ICM42605 IMU
The board can be powered from the External power connector (Max 40V) or the SOC USBC port. The USBC port supports power delivery up to 60 watts (5V to 20V, max 3A).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the device has airflow when stationary, as it can overheat.
| Compute | i.MX8M Plus (4x or 2x Cortex-A53, ,Cortex-M7) STM32H743 (32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M7) |
| Video Machine Learning | H.265, H264 1080@60fps encoder3D GPU2D GPUNPU (2.25TOPS) |
| Memory | 4GB eMMC 4GB LPDDR4 RAM Up to 512GB micro-SD card |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0 USB 2.02x 4-lane MIPI-CSI 2AV-in/AV-out UART, I2C, CAN8x PWM – Up to 8 Motors |
| Temperature | Temp range: 0ºC – 70ºC |
| Power | 2S to 8S battery |
| Dimensions | 65 x 40 x 22.11 mm |
| Weight | 50g |
| Software | Orqa Yocto Linux BSP Orqa SDK included in Developer Program PX4ArduPilotiNavBetaflight |
Going Deeper
User Manual
Dive into all the details of APB and get all your most detailed questions answered with the online user manual.
Getting Started
Jump into the action, get your hardware setup, your development environment ready and your first app running with our developer journey.
Deployment
Discover how to prepare and sustain your deployments, maintenance and overall go to market.