Description
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Rover Frame Kit
- 4WD Mobile robot frame for remote controlled / autonomous robotics
- Rugged frame incorporates seals for water & dust resistance
- Includes four planetary gear motors with integrated magnetic encoders
- Requires assembly and additional parts
The Lynxmotion A4WD3 Rugged Rover Frame Kit is a general purpose four wheel drive frame which allows a user to add hubs, wheels, electronics, battery and accessories to create their own semi-custom mobile platform.
The machined aluminum frame integrates seals around each motor shaft, and solid rubber cord between the frame and all panel openings, making it dust and water resistant. A large marine hatch on the top panel provides easy access to internal parts as well as providing the ability to quickly swap or recharge batteries. Aside from the internal electronics mounting plate, the platform is symmetric and can be inverted.
The rover uses four powerful 12 V DC motors coupled to 27:1 all metal planetary gears. The rear shaft of each motor is equipped with a magnetic encoder which provides 12 pulses per revolution (PPR). The motor’s D-shaped output shaft is 8 mm in diameter, so choose appropriate hubs (sold separately).
Access panels are made of G10 composite and are intended to allow users to machine openings to add their own components. Four square transparent polycarbonate panels are also included which allow for an internally mounted camera and/or LED lights for increased visibility (Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Red Brake & White High Power LED Module ).
Applications
- Remote inspection (pipeline, building, foundation)
- Security / Police / SWAT / Military
- Indoor / outdoor development platform
Frame Features
- 4x planetary geared DC motors (12 V) with rear encoders
- Machined aluminum frame with G10 composite plates
- Shaft seals & solid rubber cord for water and dust resistance
- Internal mounting plate for electronics & battery
- 2x CNC machined aluminum front / rear brackets
- 2x CNC machined aluminum side plates
- 4x Polycarbonate window
- 4x Shaft seals
- 1x Hatch & seals
- 10ft of 2mm solid rubber cord
- 4x DC gear motors w/ encoders and 30 mm wires
- All G10 (fiberglass) panels (bottom, top, front, back, electronic)
- All Hardware for assembly
- Hex keys (2.5 mm, 3 mm)
What’s Needed
- Wheels and hubs (for 8 mm diameter shaft)
- Battery capable of at least 16 A continuous discharge rating (at max power)
3S (11.1 V ) Lithium or 12 V NiMh
3 Ah to 10 Ah suggested capacity (determines operating time)
- Battery charger corresponding to battery selected
- DC Motor controller (12 V, 4 A+ continuous rating per motor)
Sabertooth Dual 12A 6V-24V Regenerative Motor Driver
Sabertooth Dual 12A 6V-24V R/C Regenerative Motor Driver
- Optional silicon for added waterproofing
- Controller (Microcontroller, Radio Control, Single Board Computer etc.)
Size
- Length: 320 mm / 12.598 inch
- Width: 241 mm / 9.488 inch
- Height: 78.5 mm / 3.091 inch
Websites
- A4WD3 Rugged Rover Frame Kit - Wiki
- A4WD3 Rugged Rover Frame Kit - Wiki User Guide
- A4WD3 Rugged Mobile Robot Platform - Blog
PDF File
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A4WD3 Chassis
- Weight: 3.12 kg (6.89 lbs)
- Rating: Water and dust resistant
- Chassis: Aluminum frame & G10 (fiberglass) Pannels
Motors
- Output Shaft: D-Shape 8mm
- Operating Voltage: 12 VDC
- Gears: Metal planetary gear
- Unload Speed: 170 RPM (±10%)
- Loaded Speed: 145 RPM (±10%)
- Torque: 11.5 kg.cm (9.98 lb.in)
- Gear Ratio: 51:1
- Current: ≤ 3 A
Encoder
- Operating Voltage: 5 V
- Signal: Square wave AB 90 deg
- Pulse: 12 PPR
- Frequency: 800 kHz
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.