TBS Lucid DroneCAN 20A Power Supply: Because Regular BECs Are For Quitters

Look, we know you're building something that probably shouldn't fly, or at least shouldn't be drawing this much current. The TBS Lucid DroneCAN 20A Power Supply is here to ensure your flight controller doesn't turn into a very expensive piece of charcoal when you plug in those high-draw peripherals. We’re based in the UK, so we know a thing or two about things catching fire in the rain—let's avoid that, shall we?

Why You Want It

You’re tired of "standard" BECs that whimper the moment you add a high-power VTX or a gimbal that thinks it’s a hair dryer. This isn't just a power supply; it's a statement that you don't trust your ESC's built-in 5V rail (and honestly, why should you?). It's got DroneCAN, because apparently, in 2024, even your power supply needs a personality and a way to talk back to you via telemetry. It’s efficient, it’s sleek, and it has more outputs than your last three builds combined.

Specs

• Input Voltage Range: Supports 9V to 55V DC
• Independent Step-Down Voltage Regulators
• Regulator 1: 5V, up to 4A, on/off by software
• Regulator 2: 12V, up to 4A, on/off by software
• Regulator 3: 9V - 16V, up to 20A, voltage by software
• Continuous current of up to 20A
• 1K: 25K voltage divider built-in for 3.3V-based voltage ADC
• Size & Weight: 61x40x15mm, 63g
  

In the Box

• 1x TBS Lucid DroneCAN 20A Power Supply
• 2x CANBUS cable (4pins 20cm)
  

User Manual [Download]

Compatibility

Hardware-wise, if it runs ArduPilot, PX4, or any modern flight stack that doesn't think "CAN" is just a tin of beans, you're golden. Perfect for heavy-lift rigs, long-range cruisers, and robots that need to move more than just their feelings.

Highlights

• Triple Output: Because choosing between 5V and 12V is so 2018.
• DroneCAN Ready: Real-time monitoring for the data-obsessed pilot.
• Adjustable Rail: 14A of raw power at the voltage of your choosing.
• Robust Design: Built to TBS standards, which means it might actually survive your next "unscheduled landing."

Notes

This requires actual soldering. If you're the type to use electrical tape and prayers, maybe look away now. Ensure your input voltage matches your battery setup or things will get spicy in a non-delicious way.

Disclaimer

Unmanned Tech is not responsible for any localized sun-creation caused by improper wiring or 12S-related shenanigans. Fly responsibly.

Still Here?

Stop reading the fine print and start building. You know your rig needs a stable diet of electrons, and this is the gourmet chef it deserves. Grab one before our warehouse manager realizes we're selling them too cheap.