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Robot Electronics - RD01 12Vdc Robot Drive System

RD01 Robot Drive System Click to enlarge

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Devantech RD01 Drive System

A complete Robot Drive system, ready to integrate into your robot, comprising of an MD23 motor drive module, two EMG30 gearmotors with encoders, two mounting brackets, two 100mm wheels with hubs already fitted. Screws to fit the motors to the brackets and a hex key for the hub screw is included.

Only a single 12v battery capable of supplying peak current of 6Amps is required to power the system. Power for the logic comes from an on-board 5v regulator which is also capable of supply up to 300mA to your own circuits.

MD23 Technical Documentation

Product Code: RD01
Complete Robot Drive System
£96.91  (Inc VAT £111.45) Qty STATUS: In Stock


MD23 H-Bridge Motor Driver Click to enlarge

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Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver

The MD23 is a robust I2C dual motor driver, designed for use with EMG30 motors.

Main features are: Reads motors encoders and provides counts in registers for determining distance travelled and direction. Drives two motors with independent or combined control. Motor current is readable through registers. Only 12v is required to power the module. Onboard 5v regulator can supply up to 1A peak, 300mA continuously to external circuitry Steering feature, motors can be commanded to turn by I2C register value. Variable acceleration and power regulation also included.

Product Code: MD23
Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver
£33.85  (Inc VAT £38.93) Qty STATUS: In Stock

EMG30 Gearmotor & Encoder Click to enlarge

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EMG30 Gear Motor & Encoder

The EGM30 is a 12v motor fully equipped with encoders and a 30:1 reduction gearbox. It is ideal for small or medium robotic applications.

  • Voltage: 12Vdc
  • Torque: 1.5kg/cm
  • Max. Speed: 170rpm
  • Max. Current: 530mA
  • No load speed: 216
  • No load current: 150mA
  • Stall Current: 2.5A
  • Rated Power: 4.22W
  • Encoder counts/rev: 360
  • Technical Data

    Product Code: EMG30
    Gear Motor & Encoder
    £23.71  (Inc VAT £27.27) Qty STATUS: In Stock

    Motor Mounting Bracket Click to enlarge

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    EMG30 Mounting Bracket

    EMG30 mounting bracket provides easy mounting of the EMG30 to the robot.

    The bracket is made from a 2mm thick strong aluminum and finished in blue enamel.


    Mechanical Data

    Product Code: EMG30MB
    Mounting Bracket
    £2.62  (Inc VAT £3.01) Qty STATUS: In Stock

    Wheel 100
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    Wheel100

    100mm diameter wheel with 5mm hub ready fitted.

    Mounts directly on to the EMG30 drive shaft.



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    Product Code: WHEEL100
    100mm Wheel
    £7.75  (Inc VAT £8.91) Qty STATUS: In Stock

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