HARDWARE / PRODUCTUpdated 13 Jul 2026

CubeSat Reaction Wheels Module SXC-FW4-02

SPUTNIX
CubeSat Reaction Wheels Module SXC-FW4-02

4-flywheel reaction wheel module for 3U+ CubeSats. DC brushless motors with vacuum-rated bearings, CAN interface per driver, ±5000 RPM, max torque 8.8/8.8/4.5 mNm (X/Y/Z), 580 g.

Key figurescomparable across the catalogue

Mass
0.58 kg
Largest dimension
97.5 mm

Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.

As published by the supplier

Dimensions
97.5 × 97.5 × 80 mm
Mass
580 g
Supply voltage
5–12 V
Speed range
±5000 RPM
Max torque x/y
8.8 mNm
Max torque z
4.5 mNm
Interface
CAN2.0B 1 Mbit/s

About

SPUTNIX SXC-FW4-02 is an autonomous actuators module of four flywheels with drivers and control electronics for 3U or larger nanosatellites. Uses a single PC/104 connector with power and CAN bus. Each flywheel driver has its own CAN ID. Designed for use with SPUTNIX SXC-MB-04-ADC ADCS controller. Supports in-flight firmware update via bootloader.

Parameter Value
Dimensions 97.5 × 97.5 × 80 mm
Mass 580 ± 20 g
Supply voltage 5–12 V (up to 15 V on demand)
Idle power (4 motors at 0 RPM) <0.8 W
Peak power (4 motors at 5000 RPM) <12 W
Peak current per motor up to 1.4 A
Speed range ±5000 RPM (extendable on demand)
Speed accuracy <10 RPM
Max torque X/Y ≥8.8 mNm (extendable to 22 mNm)
Max torque Z ≥4.5 mNm (extendable to 11.2 mNm)
Full momentum X/Y ±14.5 mNms (extendable to ±33.5)
Interface CAN2.0B 1 Mbit/s (UniCAN protocol)

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: sputnix.ru ↗

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