What’s SKELLIT all about?
The SKELLIT system is based on our universal docking technology for all industrial and military tablets. Don't think of only pricey hw, as they aren't, just check out our supported devices. These professional pieces all have additional gold pogo pin contacts by default, not just a fragile USB-C plug as any consumer grade piece.
That is the only way to dock quickly and securely in the field again and again without damaging the contacts. SKELLIT is a light tablet and smartphone integration, because from the very beginning the primary goal was a wearable system.
We make docking solutions for both PC and Android tablets, and we also have wearable industrial smartphones. Because fast docking offers so many possibilities, SKELLIT now has wearable, handheld, desktop, console mount and even bike handlebar mount versions, all using the very same core tech.
The electronic heart and soul of SKELLIT is in the base as a miniature PCB, which also holds the gold contacts. This board connects all universal peripherals and the charger to the tablet with locking IP67 connectors next to the hinges. Similar gold contacts connect the removable RF box to the handheld unit, or to any remote mount adapter.
Following the same integration route as the chest mount version, the handheld module has all connections between the two handles, the tablet and the RF box embedded in the CF backplate as two PCB inlays, one carrying power and comms, the other the direct control signals. This makes this unit also light and still perfectly modular, while keeping it simple and field serviceable.
SKELLIT has industrial standard signalling and communications all over. Long range transparent IP datalink is the primary connection to your drone, so you don’t need separate RF links for telemetry, video and direct control as in most legacy systems. LAN and USB are all wired connections, so there’s no need to interfere with your vehicle link by using WLAN, BT, or in fact any other local RF source.
SKELLIT Protean is the full UAV-USV controller package for any given industrial tablet, which may include any combination, or in fact all of these modules:
SKELLIT HH - the handheld controller unit with 2-4 joysticks, 2 toggles and 6-8 pushbuttons
SKELLIT RF - snaps right onto the back of the HH or on the tripod adapter, with a long range digital IP datalink RF module inside, i.e. Microhard, Silvus, Doodle Labs, etc.
SKELLIT RF tripod adapter - you can mount it on top of a mast and powerful magnets can hold it onto your car roof
SKELLIT body radio - shoulder mount adapter for the RF box
SKELLIT full MOLLE - wearable mount for plate carriers, dungarees, backpacks, etc.*
SKELLIT half MOLLE - wearable mount for zip front vests and life vests*
SKELLIT Bike - handlebar and tube frame mount
* Both the full and the half MOLLE wearable mounts can be turned over at their hinges to serve as a firm desktop stand.
Switching between any of the above docking frames is just a snap, because the flexible CF element is tough enough to hold the tablet in place, even against high impact forces. Still, you only need to snap with your thumb and index finger to remove the tablet from any of them. Check out the video:
Specifications
SKELLIT – The wearable chest rig
single handed docking and undocking operation
no extra case needed for the tablet to attach to the dock
built-in charge and peripheral interface through industrial pogo pin connections
simultaneous mechanical lock and electronic connections at the moment of docking
two locking IP67 connectors for peripherals and charging
axis level connectors at the hinge for no cable strain in either closed or open state
screw or capsule based torque hinges to keep the tablet at the desired angles
CNC end-milled 3k twill carbon fibre docking frame
MOLLE/PALS adapters from the same CF with quick spring lock or thin tab webbing hooks
IP67 connectors IP54-IP67 grade construction depending on tablet type
SKELLIT HH – The handheld docking controller
same mechanical and electronic docking functions as the chest rig
ergonomic and extremely light design with textured handling surfaces
built-in USB HID connected standard joystick/gamepad controller
2-4 joysticks, 6-8 pushbuttons, 2 guarded toggles and 2 hidden mini pushbuttons
rear mount docking RF box with captive thumb screws
highly protected CF embedded solid PCB wiring between all components
CNC end-milled application panels from 3k twill CF, high contrast white or yellow over black function labels
IP67 direct controls and connectors
IP54-IP67 grade construction depending on tablet type
SKELLIT RF – The docking RF box
wide choice of long range digital IP RF datalink modules (Microhard, Silvus, Doodle Labs, etc.)
fully managed built-in Li-ion battery pack
5h-10h battery endurance
large selection of directional and omni antennas for all operating bands
remote adapter plate for body radio, shoulder mount application
remote mounting adapter for tripod/mast/vehicle roof mount (1/4” screw and magnets)
remote mounting connection through LAN or USB
IP67 connectors and construction
SKELLIT MHH – Rugged handheld controller
primary rugged gamepad controller for the chest rig
secondary controller (i.e. extra pilot or payload) for the SKELLIT HH
built-in USB HID connected standard joystick/gamepad controller
optional SBUS output for emergency manual override
2-4 joysticks and 6-8 pushbuttons
OPC, deadman’s switch to sense active control and “dropped” states
CNC end-milled application panel from CF, high contrast white or yellow over black function labels
IP67 controls, connectors and construction
SKELLIT MHH Light – Rugged handheld controller
primary miniature controller for the chest rig
dual or single handed operation with orientation auto-sense
secondary miniature controller (i.e. extra pilot or payload) for the SKELLIT HH
built-in USB HID connected standard joystick/gamepad controller
2 joysticks and 6 pushbuttons
OPC, deadman’s switch to sense active control and “dropped” states
CNC end-milled application panel from CF, high contrast white or yellow over black function labels
clip for MOLLE/PALS and belt attachment when not in use
IP67 controls, connectors and construction
SKELLIT Bike – Tube frame and handlebar mount
same mechanical and electronic docking functions as the chest rig
secure mount on ATV and bike handlebars, but even on forklift frames for industrial applications
spacer based design to cover different clearances above the tube
two standard locking IP67 connectors for peripherals and charging
clip for MOLLE/PALS and belt attachment when not in use
IP67 connectors and construction
SKELLIT RPB – Rugged power bank
10,000-20,000 mAh (30-60Wh) capacity
MOLLE/PALS webbing attachment via quick spring lock or thin tab webbing hooks
alternative pipe clamp attachment
IP67 connectors and construction
More designs, rigs, consoles and accessories are on their way, so stay tuned...
