Specifications:
| Maximum speed: |
15 feet/sec (4.5 meters/sec) |
| Maximum rotation: | 2,160 degree/sec |
| Turning Radius: | 0" (Turns in place) |
| Two-wheel differential drive | |
| Encoders: | 12000 ticks per wheel revolution |
| Motor control: | .Fast digital PID loop |
| Camera(s): | |
| Mounted atop chassis- Additional mounting for user-added equipment. | |
| Weight:... | 9 lbs (4 kg) |
| Batteries: | 4 standard 7.2v sub-c rechargeable packs |
| Total of 28.8v at 1400mAH. With convenient access doors for quick replacement. | |
| Dimensions: | |
| Main chassis: | |
| Without Bumpers, Camera or other Topworks |
12" x 12" x 3.5" (31cm x 31cm x 9cm) |
| With Bumpers, without camera |
14" x 14" x 3.5" (36cm x 36cm x 9cm) |
| With Kicker and Bumpers, without camera. |
17" x 14" x 5" (43cm x 36cm x 13cm) |
| (Bumpers may be modified by user to adjust the shape of robot; e.g. for RoboCup goalie vs. RoboCup striker.) | |
Processor Options:
I. Newton Research Labs Cognachrome Vision System for fast visual sensing and control of the robot. Available with ARC C programming environment including vision and robot control libraries
II. Multiple Cognachrome Vision Systems and cameras (up to 3of each) can be installed on the robot, for multiple views, wide vs. narrow angle views, or stereo tracking of objects.
Cognachome system additionally provides control to the robot.Available with ARC C programming environment including vision and robot control libraries
III. The Newton Research Labs Cognachrome Vision System provides fast visual sensing for the robot. An external computer (laptop or embedded controller, as provided by user) receives visual tracking information and motor encoder information via RS-232 port, and can send commands to the Mach 5 via the RS-232 port. (External computer may be on board or connected via radio link). Available with ARC C programming environment including vision and robot control libraries
IV. A stand-alone Vesta SBC332 (68332 @ 16.7MHz) with EEPROM provides control to the robot. No vision system installed.
Options:
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