CubePilot Cube Orange
by CubePilot
Cube Orange is a modular autopilot core that requires a compatible Cube carrier board for full I/O breakout.
Detailed Specifications
Additional Features
Value-add capabilities bundled with the controller.- ✓ Integrated vibration isolation
- ✓ Triple-redundant IMU architecture
- ✓ Redundant power inputs
Core Specifications
Quick reference for the primary hardware capabilities.
| MCU | Mounting | Cube Carrier Board | |
| Power | 4.1–5.7 V • Power Module | I/O Overview | 5 UARTs • 2 CAN |
| PWM & Storage | 14 PWM outputs • microSD logging | Sensors | 3× IMU • 2× Barometer • 1× Magnetometer |
Hardware Overview
Core MCU, mounting, and mechanical data.| MCU | Mounting | Cube Carrier Board | |
| Dimensions | 38.25 × 38.25 × 22.3 mm | Weight | — |
Power Supply
Input rails, regulators, and redundancy.Power Inputs
| Input Voltage | — | Redundancy | ✓ Yes |
Cube Orange supports redundant POWER1/POWER2 inputs and USB service power as documented by ArduPilot.
Connectivity & I/O
Port availability, buses, and expansion options.| UARTs | 5 | CAN Bus | 2 |
| PWM Outputs | 14 | SD Card | ✓ Yes |
| Ethernet | ✗ No | ||
Peripheral Ports
Connector: JST-GH 6-pin
Dual telemetry ports with hardware flow control on compatible carrier boards.
Connector: JST-GH 10-pin and JST-GH 6-pin
Primary and secondary GNSS interfaces with support for safety, LED, and buzzer wiring on GPS1.
Connector: JST-GH 4-pin
Two DroneCAN-capable interfaces exposed via carrier board.
Connector: Carrier board servo rails
Eight IOMCU outputs plus six FMU auxiliary outputs.
Onboard Sensors
IMU, barometer, and magnetometer load-outs per revision.| IMU | |||
| Barometer | |||
| Magnetometer | |||
Known Issues & Advisories
No documented issues for Base Hardware
Sensor advisories and controller errata for this revision will appear here once reported.