The Roboclaw 2x30A motor controller by Ion Motion Control can supply two brushed DC motors with 30 Amps continuous and up to 60 Amps peak. With its multi mode interface it can be controlled from USB, RC radio, serial devices, analog and or microcontrollers such as an Arduino or Raspberry Pi. Dual quadrature encoders with up to 19.6 million pulses per second are supported. In addition, a wide range of sensor inputs including potentiometers and absolute encoders are supported. Roboclaw's close loop functionality creates absolute control over speed, velocity and direction regardless of loading changes. At the heart of Roboclaw is a high performance motion control intelligence which achieves a higher precision of control while providing better motor performance in open or closed loop modes. With Roboclaw's synchronous regenerative capabilities it will charge a supply battery during slow down or breaking action. With it's advanced circuitry it can also change direction during full throttle without damage! Roboclaw also incorporates a lithium cutoff mode protecting batteries from damage.
Features:
Bridge Channels | Yes |
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3.3V Safe Outputs | Yes |
5V Tolerant Inputs | Yes |
Encoder Auto Tune | Yes |
Thermal Protection | Yes |
Current Sense | Yes |
User Selectable Peak Current | Yes |
Battery Protection | Yes |
Regenerative Braking | Yes |
Over Voltage Protection | Yes |
Under Voltage Protection | Yes |
Self Diagnostics | Yes |
Position Control Mode | Yes |
Velocity Control Mode | Yes |
Control Methods | Serial, RC or Analog Control |
Tech Tips:
- Motion Studio Settings:
- Arduino:
- Using the RoboClaw Arduino Library
- Using Encoders with the Arduino Library
- Standard Serial Mode with Arduino
- Standard Serial Bus Operation with Arduino
- Raspberry Pi:
Specs
Weight | 68g |
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Motor Channels | 2 |
Max Continuous Current per Channel | 30A |
Max Peak Current per Channel | 60A |
Bridged Channels Peak Current | 120A |
Bridged Channels Continuous Current | 60A |
Max Voltage | 34VDC |
BEC | 5VDC @ 3Amps |
Motor Compatibility | Brushed DC |
Encoder Compatibility | Relative and Absolute |
Motor Direction | Bidirectional |