TBS Lucid DroneCAN 20A Power Supply
by Team Black Sheep

The TBS Lucid DroneCAN 20A Power Supply is a robust, industrial-grade power management hub designed to sit at the heart of your sUAS platform. Engineered to provide stable, filtered, and reliable power to complex drone systems, this versatile module supports a massive input voltage range from 3S to 12S LiPo (9V to 55V DC). Despite its high power output, it remains remarkably lightweight at only 63g, making it the premier choice for professional heavy-lift quads, long-range cinematic rigs, and advanced fixed-wing projects.

This "workhorse" features three independent step-down voltage regulators, providing unparalleled flexibility for peripheral power management. It includes a dedicated 5V/4A output and a 12V/4A output, both of which can be toggled via software. The third regulator is a high-current powerhouse, delivering an adjustable 9V to 16V output at up to 20A, with the voltage controlled entirely through software. Integrated with the DroneCAN protocol, the module includes a built-in current sensor and supports the ArduPilot AP_Periph firmware, allowing for seamless plug-and-play integration and easy configuration through ground control stations.

Key Features

• Triple Independent Regulators: Features three separate step-down circuits for flexible 5V, 12V, and adjustable high-current output.

• High-Current Support: Provides up to 20A of continuous current to power servos, gimbals, or high-draw onboard computers.

• Wide Input Range: Compatible with 3S to 12S (9V–55V DC) battery systems for massive platform versatility.

• DroneCAN Integration: Uses the robust DroneCAN protocol for interference-free digital telemetry and control.

• Software-Controlled Outputs: Regulators can be enabled, disabled, or adjusted in real-time through the autopilot software.

• Integrated Current Sensor: Provides accurate power monitoring telemetry to your flight controller.

• LED Status Indicators: Onboard LEDs provide instant feedback for boot status (FN) and CAN bus termination (TM).

Technical Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 9V – 55V DC (3S – 12S LiPo)

• Continuous Current Rating: Up to 20A

• Regulator 1: 5V @ up to 4A (Software On/Off)

• Regulator 2: 12V @ up to 4A (Software On/Off)

• Regulator 3: 9V – 16V @ up to 20A (Software-adjustable voltage)

• Firmware: ArduPilot AP_Periph TBS-L431-BattMon (Updateable via DroneCAN GUI Tool)

• Voltage Divider: Built-in 1K:25K divider for 3.3V-based voltage ADC

• Dimensions: 61mm x 40mm x 15mm

• Weight: 63g

What’s Included

• 1x TBS Lucid DroneCAN 20A Power Supply

• 2x CANBUS cables (4-pin, 20cm)