Product description: RoboClaw 2 x 30 A USB V6B - Dual Channel Motor Controller 34 V / 30 A - Pololu 3684
RoboClaw by Pololu is a high-performance DC motor controller designed for applications that require high power and precise control. With the ability to drive two motors simultaneously , RoboClaw V6B offers the flexibility and versatility that are key to robotic and industrial automation projects. The controller supports a wide range of communication protocols, including USB, TTL UART, I2C, and PWM signals , allowing for easy integration with a variety of microprocessor platforms. The built-in PID control system allows for precise speed, position, and torque management, while quadrature encoder support allows for accurate tracking of motor position and speed. RoboClaw V6B is also equipped with advanced protection features, such as thermal, current, and surge protection , ensuring reliability and safety in harsh operating environments.
The manufacturer provides:
RoboClaw 2 x 30 A USB V6B - dual channel motor controller 34 V / 30 A - Pololu 3684.
The device allows you to control two DC motors with a continuous current of up to 30 A per channel.
Key Features of the RoboClaw Controller
- Simple bidirectional control of two brushed DC motors
- Supply voltage: 6 V to 34 V
- Continuous current per channel: up to 30 A
- Peak current: up to 60 A
- Automatic current limiting reduces duty cycle when temperature exceeds 85°C
- Communication:
- USB interface (virtual COM port)
- TTL serial interface
- Radio Pulse Interface (RC)
- Analog voltage interface from 0 V to 2 V (5 V tolerant)
- Dual closed loop PID feedback inputs:
- Possibility to connect quadrature encoders with a resolution of up to 19.6 million pulses per second
- Position control via analog encoders (potentiometers)
- Possibility of working without feedback, so-called open control loop
- Screw terminal mounted for easy connection
- Configurable via USB
- Possibility to turn on the BEC regulator using a jumper
- Battery charge monitor, cut-off voltage when voltage is too low
- Board dimensions: 74 x 52 x 17 mm
- Weight: 60 g
RoboClaw Applications
The RoboClaw 2 x 30 A V6B is the ideal solution for a wide range of robotics and automation applications:
- Mobile robots : drive control for large robots, including wheeled and crawler robots that require high power and precision.
- Manipulators and robotic arms : accurate position and speed control in applications requiring high precision.
- Autonomous vehicles : control of drive motors in autonomous vehicles that operate in difficult off-road conditions.
- Gimbal and stabilization systems : precise motor control in camera stabilization systems that require rapid response to position changes.
RoboClaw operates with 5V and 3.3V logic voltages.
Comparison of RoboClaw Controllers
| Number of channels: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tension: | |||||
| Continuous current: | 7.5A | 15A | 30A | 45A | 60A |
| Instantaneous current: | 15A | 30A | 60A | 60A | 120A |
| BEC Current 5V: | 1.2A | 3 A | 3 A | 3 A | 3 A |
| Width: | 42mm | 52mm | 52mm | 52mm | 86mm |
| Length: | 48mm | 74mm | 74mm | 74mm | 100mm |
| Mass: | 20g | 60g | 60g | 60g | 300g |
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