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    • Nikhil RaneN
      Nikhil Rane
      last edited by

      Hello,

      Is there a recommended heatsink for the VOXL computer? We want to operate it in the temperature range -25 Celsius to 55 Celsius.

      Thanks,
      Nikhil

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      • Nikhil RaneN
        Nikhil Rane @Nikhil Rane
        last edited by

        If yes, then can you recommend the part number, else, can you share the step/iges file of the board so we can design it ourselves.

        Thanks,
        Nikhil

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        • Chad SweetC
          Chad Sweet ModalAI Team
          last edited by Chad Sweet

          We don't have a recommended heatsink. The two options we typically use:

          1. Use the airflow from the propellers. The drone's airflow is often enough to keep the Snapdragon running at full speed.
          2. Use the VOXL Cooling Fan. We have found this to have the best cooling/weight as compared to heatsinks

          In general, airflow works better than heatsinks. But, understandably some use cases won't allow for a fan. If that's the case it is desirable to capture some of the airflow from the propellers if possible.

          The 3D STEP file can be found at the datasheet

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          • Nikhil RaneN
            Nikhil Rane @Chad Sweet
            last edited by

            @Chad-Sweet Thanks

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              dddd @Chad Sweet
              last edited by dddd

              @Chad-Sweet is there an update to the tested temperature range of the VOXL? The last post I saw from February said it was from 0-55C but did not have full environmental test info.

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              • Chad SweetC
                Chad Sweet ModalAI Team
                last edited by

                We do have a customer who recently tested it was still operational at 85°C ambient

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                • Simon KristiansenS
                  Simon Kristiansen @Chad Sweet
                  last edited by

                  @Chad-Sweet has anyone tested the negative temp rating. Hoping to see a -20 c.

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