VOXL/VOXL2 Power Module Query

[rohitpillai]

Hi,

I am curious to know why there are 2x XT60 connectors on the Power module. Can either the Male or Female end of the connector be used to power the VOXL/VOXL2? Or should we only use the Male connector (the connector that connects to the wall power supply)?

Thanks!

[Vinny]

Hi @rohitpillai
The intent of the power module is to take direct 2S-6S battery via the XT-60-M, and then pass that power input to two places:

1. a 5V DC/DC for VOXL / VOXL 2 using the Molex 4-pin with MCBL-00001 (https://docs.modalai.com/cable-datasheets/#mcbl-00001), not the XT-60
2. Output using the XT-60-F to an ESC/Other VBAT based item in your platform.

Both are measured by the sense resistor when connected properly as we instruct.

In some instances, as in the case of a VOXL 2 Mini, we have configured the Power Module to not output a downstream VBAT using the XT60-F (https://docs.modalai.com/voxl2-mini-power/#voxl-power-module), but a user is easily able to do so.

Hope this helps!