When selecting a motor controller there are three main specifications that must be known about the motor you are planning on using. These are voltage, running current and stall current. This articles covers all three and how to pair a motor controller based on these key specifications.
MoBot Rover
This Customer Project article looks at a build scenario that is common to many of our customers.
Self Balancing Robot
This Customer Project article takes a look at an implementation of a unique class of robots.
RoboClaw Packet Serial with the Pololu A-Star 32U4
The Pololu A-Star microcontroller’s serial functionality can be used to control a RoboClaw motor controller. This Application Note covers the details.
Using Hardware Serial with the RoboClaw Arduino Library
When using serial commuincation with an Arduino there are two implementations available. This Application Note looks at using hardware serial to communicate with a RoboClaw.
Ground Path Issues
When using a motor controller improper grounding can cause damage to the motor controller and also to devices attached to it.
Velocity and Position Error Limits
The RoboClaw and MCP motor controllers have a new safety feature based around errors in the PID system. This application note takes a look at what it is and how to use it.
Actobotics Mantis Build
In this Customer Project article we take a look at a robot build meant to tackle the great outdoors.
Phoebe Turtlebot
A user on Hackaday has developed a low-cost alternative to the Turtlebot platform for use with the Robot Operating System. In this customer project article we take a look at the details of the project.
Motor Controller Hardware Precautions
There are several hardware and software precautions that must be taken to prevent damage to a RoboClaw or MCP motor controller. This application note covers the details of each of them.