Introduction

The HCR Mobile Robot Kit is a two wheel drive mobile robot platform which has three levels included (if you want, you can use only the parts you need, or make a two level robot). The kit includes two motors, 2 wheels (and one rotating third wheel) and all associated plates and hardware. The supports include spaces for servos and sensors and the base has holes specifically for mini-itx motherboards.

Specifications

  • Aluminum power-coated orange
  • Two 17w DC motors with 64:1 Gearbox 120 rpm
  • Two (2 Phases) encoders with 12 PPR
  • 2 wheels (and one rotating third wheel)
  • Associated plates and hardware
  • Three bumper sensors
  • Five Sharp GP2D12 infrared sensors
  • Romeo Controller board (Arduino compatible)
  • Weight: 5.2kg
  • Dimensions: 34.2cmx31.3cmx26.6cm

DC Motor Specification

  • Model: Faulhaber 2342L012
  • Working voltage: 12V
  • No load speed:8100RPM
  • RPM :120RPM
  • Diameter:30mm
  • Length:42mm
  • Nominal output power:17W
  • No load current: 75mA
  • Load current:1400mA
  • Gearbox ratio:66:1
  • Encoders:Optical
  • Encoder Phase:AB
  • Encoder Resolution:12CPR

Encoder Connection Diagram V1

Encoder Connection Diagram V2

FAQ

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