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# ARKV6S

The USA-built ARKV6S flight controller is a low-cost, single-IMU variant of the [ARKV6X](/products/flight-controller/arkv6x.md), based on the [FMUV6X and Pixhawk Autopilot Bus open source standards](https://github.com/pixhawk/Pixhawk-Standards).

The Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (PAB) form factor enables the ARKV6S to be used on any [PAB-compatible carrier board](https://docs.px4.io/main/en/flight_controller/pixhawk_autopilot_bus.html), such as the [ARK Pixhawk Autopilot Bus Carrier](https://docs.px4.io/main/en/flight_controller/arkpab.html).

<figure><img src="/files/z279eVyiIB6eXq4k6JhG" alt=""><figcaption><p>ARK Electronics ARKV6S</p></figcaption></figure>

### Sensors

* [Invensense IIM-42653 Industrial IMU](https://invensense.tdk.com/products/smartindustrial/iim-42653/)
* [Bosch BMP390 Barometer](https://www.bosch-sensortec.com/products/environmental-sensors/pressure-sensors/bmp390/)
* [ST IIS2MDC Magnetometer](https://www.st.com/en/mems-and-sensors/iis2mdc.html)

### Other Features

* FRAM
* [Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (PAB) Form Factor](https://github.com/pixhawk/Pixhawk-Standards/blob/master/DS-010%20Pixhawk%20Autopilot%20Bus%20Standard.pdf)
* LED Indicators
* MicroSD Slot
* USA Built
* Designed with a 1W heater. Keeps sensors warm in extreme conditions

### Power Requirements

* 5V
* 500mA
  * 300mA for main system
  * 200mA for heater

### Additional Information

* Weight: 5.0 g
* Dimensions: 3.6 x 2.9 x 0.5 cm

### Pinout

For pinout of the ARKV6S see the [DS-10 Pixhawk Autopilot Bus Standard](https://github.com/pixhawk/Pixhawk-Standards/blob/master/DS-010%20Pixhawk%20Autopilot%20Bus%20Standard.pdf)

### Serial Port Mapping

| UART   | Device     | Port          |
| ------ | ---------- | ------------- |
| USART1 | /dev/ttyS0 | GPS           |
| USART2 | /dev/ttyS1 | TELEM3        |
| USART3 | /dev/ttyS2 | Debug Console |
| UART4  | /dev/ttyS3 | UART4 & I2C   |
| UART5  | /dev/ttyS4 | TELEM2        |
| USART6 | /dev/ttyS5 | PX4IO/RC      |
| UART7  | /dev/ttyS6 | TELEM1        |
| UART8  | /dev/ttyS7 | GPS2          |


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