Communicate Sensor Data from Cube to local Raspberry Pi

Cube Autopilot
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Hello there!

So, I will preface by saying that I do not believe that I am using the Cube in the same manner as it is originally intended for, so it’s possible that it’s simply not possible to do what I am trying to do.

I am trying to find a way to receive sensor (Magnetometer, GPS, Accelerometer, ADS-B and Gyroscope) data directly to a Raspberry Pi that is placed on a manned-aircraft for local processing and storage of the data. None of this will be used for flight critical functions. (In case that comes up.)

Is there a way to connect the Cube Orange Plus with all relevant sensors to a Raspberry Pi to transmit the data directly? Ideally, I’d rather utilize all of the sensors that are conveniently available thru the Cube vs having to incorporate a hodgepodge of third party sensors.

I’m VERY new to aviation, I’m not very knowledgeable but I have an idea that I’d like to pursue, and I like to think I’m a quick learner, so any help or direction would be greatly appreciated!

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If you have the carrier board for it, and If you can process Mavlink protocol with the RPi, that data stream does output the information that you’re referring to. You set up the Cube to output Mavlink Telem (Default is Mavlink), and set the baud to what you prefer to use.

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Thank you! Is there documentation somewhere that can be used to help guide me as I work thru learning this?

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The cubepilot website documentation for wiring and ardupilot website for programming and setup. Theres a lot there about Mavlink protocol.