{"product_id":"m8-controller-box","title":"M8 Controller Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_2cfb55494df37d49\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe M8 Controller Box attaches to the M8 connector to expand the physical capabilities of your OAK4. Perfectly complementing the OAK4's standalone edge compute, it turns your camera into a central control hub capable of interacting directly with the physical world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead of relying on a host computer, this box equips your OAK4 with 16 GPIOs, 4 power relays, CAN, RS232 Serial, and USB-A to directly trigger motor controls, read PLCs, switch actuators, and control lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u0026lt;!–--split--–\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDesigned to simplify complex hardware setups, the M8 Controller Box turns your OAK4 camera into a true central control hub. It equips users with the physical connections needed to read and write digital and analog GPIO pins, communicate via CAN or RS232 Serial, and control heavy-duty power relays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSee oak-examples repository for up to date information, capabilities and code samples: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/luxonis\/oak-examples\/tree\/feature\/m8-controller-box\/m8-controller-box\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/luxonis\/oak-examples\/tree\/feature\/m8-controller-box\/m8-controller-box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImportant PR1 Prototype Capabilities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAs a PR1 prototype, software features are currently rolling out. Please note the current support status for this hardware revision:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFully Supported:\u003c\/b\u003e CAN Bus, USB-A, UART \/ RS232, LEDs, Buttons, Relays, and GPIOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePartially Supported:\u003c\/b\u003e Strobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNot Yet Supported (Coming in Public Launch):\u003c\/b\u003e M8 Passthrough and Interfaces (ADC\/I2C\/SPI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf any unsupported features are crucial for your use case, please contact us\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eHardware Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhile some software features are still in development, the PR1 prototype includes the following fully integrated physical hardware specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGPIOs:\u003c\/b\u003e 16x GPIOs featuring 3.3V IO with reverse voltage and ESD protection. The total combined current for all GPIO pins must not exceed 50mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePower Relays:\u003c\/b\u003e 4x SPDT \/ Latching relays handling up to 16A of current and a maximum switching voltage of 400VAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStrobe Output:\u003c\/b\u003e Isolated strobe driver capable of driving a 5-24V strobe light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCAN Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSupports CAN2.0A and B, baud rates up to 1M. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Linux SocketCAN interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e 1x RS232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUSB:\u003c\/b\u003e 2x USB 2.0 Type-A downstream ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAudio:\u003c\/b\u003e Onboard buzzer (speaker) and a headphone\/AUX jack with mic input. Note: The speaker is automatically disconnected when the AUX port is in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUser Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e 3x physical buttons and 3x status LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePower:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied directly by the 5V output from the OAK4 M8 connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003ePinout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"M8 Controller Box Pinout\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/8325\/2802\/files\/image_4.png?v=1773771606\" width=\"401\" height=\"678\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eMechanical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 78mm (Width) x 123mm (Height) x 29mm (Depth).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 300g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackage contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e1x M8 Controller Box (PR1 prototype)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e1x M8 cable (male to female)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e1x DIN Rail Mount Clip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003ePlug-in screw terminals: 3x 6-pin, 1x 4-pin, 2x 3-pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Luxonis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48581398167775,"sku":"M8-CONTROLLER-BOX","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/8325\/2802\/files\/IMG_1482.jpg?v=1774957117","url":"https:\/\/checkout.luxonis.com\/products\/m8-controller-box","provider":"Luxonis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}