This Application Note details how to use a Teensy microcontroller to control a RoboClaw in packet serial mode.
Using a Voltage Clamp with RoboClaw
A voltage clamp protects a RoboClaw motor controller and its power supply from regenerative voltage spikes. This tutorial shows how to wire and configure a voltage clamp using either the BasicMicro VClamp board or a discrete MOSFET circuit.
A Humanoid Robot Named MILO
In this Customer Project article we take a look at a large humanoid robot named MILO.
Teensy Simple Serial Control of RoboClaw
In this Application Notes a Teensy microcontroller is used to control a RoboClaw motor controller in simple serial mode.
Using Linear Actuators with RoboClaw
Linear actuators with position feedback are a common part of robotics projects. This Application Note covers wiring one to a RoboClaw motor controller, tuning closed loop position control in Motion Studio, and commanding positions from an Arduino.
Understanding Acceleration and Deceleration Values
The acceleration and deceleration values used in Motion Studio and the software libraries can be understood as raw values, percentages, and time. This guide explains the two unit systems, duty units per second for duty commands and QPPS per second for speed commands, and how to convert between the different views.
Installing the RoboClaw Case and Fan
A step-by-step guide to installing the case and fan on RoboClaw 2x15A, 2x30A and 2x45A motor controllers, with photos of each assembly step.
Motor Controller Selection
The three motor specifications that determine the right motor controller: voltage, running current, and stall current, plus how to estimate stall current and size a RoboClaw around it.
RoboClaw Packet Serial with the Pololu A-Star 32U4
Control a RoboClaw motor controller from a Pololu A-Star 32U4 over packet serial. This guide covers wiring, Motion Studio setup, and a complete Basicmicro Arduino library example sketch.
Using Hardware Serial with the RoboClaw Arduino Library
When using serial communication with an Arduino there are two implementations available. This application note covers using hardware serial with the Basicmicro Arduino library to communicate with a RoboClaw, and why it is usually the better choice.