We are super excited to launch a Kickstarter campaign for a module BatMon which can convert a regular drone battery into a smart battery. The smart battery interfaces to Ardupilot and PX4. If you’re interested in knowing more about this module please visit the Kickstarter page
Here are the basic specs:
Automatic discharging to battery storage capacity
No discharge cutoff
Open source, design your own case
Dual LED, optional buzzer
Voltage, current, and temp sensors
64 bit unique battery id
OLED display
Current battery percentage display
Cell balancing, with individual voltages
Only 12 grams
Compatible with SMBUS, PX4, Ardupilot, and Arduino
We are making a goal to move towards an OpenSource(GPLv3) firmware for BatMon if we get funded AND have enough wellwishers/supporters to hit either of the milestones below:
Atleast 300 total Kickstarter backers of any reward
$10000 total raised on Kickstarter
The project will live as a healthy opensource project if there are enough supporters. Please support and reach out to friends and help us reach the goal.