Description
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Tracked Rover Kit
- Tracked mobile platform 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 Tracked Rover is a general purpose mobile robotic platform. The frame is used in three configurations: 4WD; Mecanum & Tracked, and variations of each platform include without electronics (so developers can integrate their own parts); an RC version and microcontroller-based for autonomous or semi-autonomous use.
This variation includes four sets of sprockets and a pair of reinforced continuous rubber tracks, and it is left to the user to purchase additional electronics separately. Tracks offer incredible traction and weight distribution on a variety of surfaces and give the rover 63 mm (~2.48 inch) of ground clearance which allows it to be used effectively over brush, forest floor, paved and unpaved roads, on sand, over snow and mud, in urban environments and more.
The machined aluminum frame integrates seals around each motor shaft, as well as solid rubber cord between the frame and all panel openings, making it dust and water resistant. A large marine inspection hatch on the top panel provides easy access to internal parts as well as being able 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 12V 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 rover can reach a top speed of around 3m/s (120”/s) without payload.
Access panels are made of G10 composite and are intended to allow users to machine openings to add their own components. Included are also transparent polycarbonate panels which allow for an internally mounted camera and/or 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
- This platform CANNOT climb normal stairs
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
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Rover Frame Kit
- All additional Hardware for assembly
- 4x Sprocket kits (two sprocket halves, G10 center, hardware)
- 2x Continuous rubber tracks
- 4x 8 mm to 17 mm Hex Hubs
- 4x Wheel adapters
- Hex keys (1.5 mm, 10 mm)
What’s Needed
- Controller (RC, microcontroller or single board computer)
- Battery capable of at least 16 A continuous discharge rating (at max power)
3S (11.1 V) Lithium or 12V NiMh
3 Ah to 10 Ah suggested capacity (determines operating time)
- Battery charger corresponding to battery selected
- Battery cable or wiring harness
- DC Motor controllers (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
Size
- Length: 422 mm / 16.614 inch
- Width: 451.5 mm / 17.776 inch
- Height: 202 mm / 7.953 inch
- Ground clearance: 63 mm / 2.48 inch
Websites
- A4WD3 Rugged Rover Tracked Kit - Wiki
- A4WD3 Rugged Rover Tracked Kit - Wiki User Guide
- A4WD3 Rugged Mobile Robot Platform - Blog
PDF File
Lynxmotion A4WD3 lineup
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Rover Frame Kit
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Wheeled Rover Kit
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Wheeled Rover RC Kit
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Wheeled Rover Autonomous Kit
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Tracked Rover Kit
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Tracked Rover RC Kit
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Tracked Rover Autonomous Kit
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Mecanum Rover Kit
- Lynxmotion - A4WD3 Rugged Mecanum Rover Autonomous Kit
A4WD3 Wheeled
- Max speed: ~1.8 m/s (71 in/s)
- Weight: 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
- Rating: Water and dust resistant
- Chassis: Aluminum frame & G10 (fiberglass) Pannels
- Tracks: Two-part injection molded sprocket with G10 center and aluminum hubs with Tracks
Motors
- Output Shaft: D-Shape 8mm
- Operating Voltage: 12 V DC
- 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: 800kHz
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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.