Motor Mount and Wheel Kit

Powerful 12 VDC motors are combined with precisely machined aluminum hardware to provide the power, strength, and beauty demanded by your mid-sized robot.

The mounting block makes securing this kit a breeze; and the included 6 inch (15.3 cm) pneumatic rubber tyres are durable enough to handle a variety of smooth or rugged terrains without hesitation.

The included Position Controllers use a quadrature encoder system to reliably track the position and speed of each wheel and report the data on demand.

They can also be interfaced with HB-25 motor controllers to automatically provide smooth speed ramping and accurate position control. 

This leaves the main processor free to handle more important tasks like reading GPS coordinates, processing sensors, and manoeuvreing complex environments.

Features:

• Powerful 12 VDC motors provide plenty of torque
• ~150 RPM @ 12.0 VDC, 1.50 A, no load
• Precision machined 6061 aluminum hardware
• Conveniently positioned screw holes make mounting this kit a breeze
• Rugged pneumatic tires are well-suited for a variety of terrains
• +5 volt supply for Position Controllers
• 36 encoder positions per revolution; approx 0.5 inch resolution with 6" diameter wheel
• Compatible with any microcontroller
• Single I/O line can control up to 4 Position Controllers
• Strong but light - only 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) per wheel assembly (kit contains two)

Kit Contents:

• Right and Left hand 12 VDC motors
• Knobby rubber tires and tubes (qty. 2 each)
• Machined aluminum wheels, axles, and bearing blocks (qty. 2 each)
• Position Controller Assemblies (qty. 2) - each includes a PCB, encoder disk, 3-pin connection cable, and mounting screws
• All required hardware for kit assembly (screw drivers and other tools not included)

Key Specifications:

• ~150 RPM @ 12.0 VDC, 1.50 A, no load
• ~190 RPM @ 14.5 VDC, 1.60 A, no load
• +4.5 VDC to +5.5 VDC supply range for Position Controller
• 50 mA average supply current at 5.0 VDC for Position Controllers
• 36 encoder positions per revolution. Approx 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) linear distance per position
• 19.2 kbps serial communication
• Wheel assembly weight 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) each; kit contains two
• Operating temp range: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)