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VSP driver for DroneCAN

SKU: 1673

This module allows the use of Voith-Schneider propellers with any DroneCAN compatible autopilot running Ardupilot or PX4 and can be configured using standard tools like QGroundControl or Mission Planner.
Multiple modules can be used on one bus allowing for 4 or even 6 VSPs.
It also allows to connect a vast selection of other peripherals to the Autopilot at the same time.


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Description

This propeller controller is built around CAN communication as its core feature. This means it relies primarily on Controller Area Network (CAN) to connect and communicate with other devices and sensors. Using CAN allows for reliable and efficient data exchange, even in complex networks. It also simplifies the vehicle’s wiring and makes debugging easier. A single VSP driver module can operate 2 Voith-Schneider propellers (4x servos, 2x ESC, 2x RPM sensors) and provides 8 more configurable auxiliary PWM outputs for servos. It can also serve as an interface for RC receivers, relaying signals to the autopilot with support for most common protocols including S-BUS. Additionally, a 6‑pin GNSS connector allows GNSS/GPS receivers to be routed to the autopilot, and a high-precision voltage sensor sends PWM pin voltage telemetry to the autopilot.

  • Configuration through any DroneCAN compatible autopilot, using standard configuration tools such as QGroundControl or Mission Planner
  • Integrated adjustable ring limiter, RPM governor, thrust angle settings, rate limiter, endpoint dampening
  • Numerous auxiliary PWM ports, GPS passthrough, and RC input passthrough

  • We prioritize the use of electronic components from manufacturers located within the European Union 🇪🇺
  • 100% INAV/PX4/ArduPilot compatible peripheral
  • ARM Cortex-M4 @ 168MHz
  • RCIN port for SBUS, IBUS, SUMD and other serial protocols
    • Supports SBUS on dedicated inverted port
  • 2x CAN bus ports (2x CAN 2.0)
  • 16x PWM output channels (JR connector)
    • DSHOT supported on 6 channels
  • Pixhawk compatible GPS/GNSS port (6-pin JST-GH)
  • Precise VCC voltage sensing
  • Retro-compatible size and hole-layout with the first generation ring limiter CLIM (56x48mm)
  • USB-C programming/configuration interface
  • 5-9V input voltage from PWM pin header
  • Can also be powered from USB-C or CAN bus.
  • Gold-plated contacts
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics Resistors
  • Japanese capacitors by Murata
  • Vibration resistant JST-GH connectors
  • Automotive grade ESD protection up to 15kV
  • EMI Filtered ports
  • Service lifetime: 500 hours **
  • Memory lifetime: 10000 write cycles

Suited for:

  • Vehicles mounting Voith-Schneider propellers
  • With generic AP_Periph firmware, any vehicle
  • Multiple modules can be daisy-chained on the same CAN bus

Regulatory compliance has to be obtained by the system integrator/OEM.

This product is RoHS compliant.

** In practice, actual service life can vary considerably depending on operating environment and usage. Especially harsh conditions—such as high humidity, salt exposure, temperature extremes, or mechanical stress—as well as incorrect installation or use outside specified parameters, can significantly reduce the expected lifetime. This also applies the other way around, in a good environment and low write cycles the lifetime can be much longer.

This product requires a complex configuration process with a prior use case planning, and is not plug-and-play by any means.

This product is not an independently functional unit and may require professional installation and configuration.

* The appearance and design of the board are subject to changes. The functionality and size always remain unchanged.

Base price 95€ (excl. DPH/VAT) per unit.

Available summer 2026

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