{"product_id":"m8-controller-box","title":"M8 Controller Box","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_2cfb55494df37d49\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/luxonis\/oak-examples\/tree\/feature\/m8-controller-box\/m8-controller-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eoak-examples\u003c\/a\u003e repository for up to date information, capabilities and code samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\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. Also includes 2x 3.3V outputs, that can be used to power various sensors alongside the GPIOs. These two outputs can provide up to 450mA of current combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\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 height=\"678\" width=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/8325\/2802\/files\/image_4.png?v=1773771606\" alt=\"M8 Controller Box Pinout\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscribe-shadow id=\"crxjs-ext\" data-crx=\"okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii\" style=\"position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;\"\u003e\u003c\/scribe-shadow\u003e\u003c\/p\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"}