RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller RoboClaw Solo, 34VDC Brushed DC Motor Controller Data Sheet Version 2.4 (c) 2016 Basicmicro. All Rights Reserved.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Feature Overview: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 30A / 60A Continuous 45A / 100A Amps Peak Quadrature Decoding 9.8 million PPS Decoding Multimode Interface TTL Serial USB Port Analog Interface R/C Input Control Limit, Home and E-Stops Up to 34VDC Operation Cooling Fan With Automatic Control 3.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet User Regulated Power Output RoboClaw provides regulated power (BEC) for user devices. A high efficiency switching regulator supplies 5VDC at up to 1 Amp. This voltage can be used to power external sensors, encoders, MCUs and other electronics. The regulated user power is automatically current limited and thermally protected. Main Battery The peak operational input voltage depending on the model can be up to 34VDC, 60VDC or 80VDC.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Hardware Overview: D E A B ID Function C DESCRIPTION A Status LEDs Provides RoboClaw status information. B USB Port Communicate with RoboClaw via USB. C Control Inputs S1,S2,S3,S4 and S5 control inputs. D Motor Channel 1 Motor driver output screw terminals for channel 1. Yellow and green wires. E Main Battery Main battery screw terminal input. Red and black wires. (c) 2016 Basicmicro. All Rights Reserved.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Control Interface The RoboClaw uses standard male pin headers with 0.100” (2.54mm) spacing. The pin headers are ideal for use with standard servo cables and other popular interface connectors. The table below list the pins and their respective functions. All pins are 5V tolerant and output 3.3V for compatibility with processor such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Logic Battery (LB IN) The logic circuit of RoboClaw can be powered from a secondary battery wired to LB IN. A logic battery will prevent brownouts when the main battery is low or under heavy load. The positive (+) terminal is located at the board edge and ground (-) is the inside pin closest to the heatsink. Encoder Inputs (1A / 1B) The encoders input are labeled 1A and 1B. Quadrature encoder inputs are typically labeled 1A and 1B.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Control Modes RoboClaw has 4 main functional control modes explained below. Each mode has several configuration options. The modes can be configured using Motion Studio or the built-in buttons. Refer to the RoboClaw User Manual for installation and setup instructions. RC Using RC mode RoboClaw can be controlled from any hobby RC radio system. RC input mode also allows low powered microcontrollers such as a Basic Stamp to control RoboClaw.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Wiring Basics There are several wiring configurations for RoboClaw. Each configuration will have unique wiring requirements to ensure safe and reliable operation. The diagram below illustrates a very basic wiring configuration used in a small motor system where safety concerns are minimal. This is the most basic wiring configuration possible. All uses of RoboClaw should include some kind of main battery shut off switch, even when safety concerns are minimal.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Wiring Safety In all system with movement, safety is a concern. This concern is amplified when dealing with higher voltages. The wiring diagram below illustrates a properly wired system. An external main power cut off is required (SW1). The external cut off can consist of a high amperage mechanical switch or a contactor.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Logic Battery An optional logic battery is supported. Under heavy loads the main power can suffer voltage drops, causing potential logic brown outs which may result in uncontrolled behavior. A separate power source for the motor controllers logic circuit, will remedy potential problems from main power voltage drops. The logic battery maximum input voltage is 34VDC with a minimum input voltage of 6VDC.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Mechanical Specifications Characteristic Model Weight Min SOLO Dimensions Typ 4.6 (130) Max Rating Oz (g) 23.25mm 60.08mm 32.44mm (c) 2016 Basicmicro. All Rights Reserved.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Electrical Specifications Characteristic Model Min Typ Max Rating Main Battery All 6 Logic Battery All 6 Maximum External Current Draw (BEC) All Motor Current Per Channel Solo 30A Solo 60A Solo 30A 4.3 mOhm Solo 60A 1.9 mOhm Logic Circuit Current Draw All 30mA mA Input Impedance All Input All 0 5 VDC Input Low All -0.3 0.8 VDC Input High All 2 5 VDC I/O Output Voltage All 0 3.
RoboClaw Solo Motor Controller Data Sheet Warranty Basicmicro warranties its products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year. If a defect is discovered, Basicmicro will, at our sole discretion, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of the product in question. Contact us at sales@basicmicro.com. No returns will be accepted without the proper authorization. Copyrights and Trademarks Copyright© 2015 by Basicmicro, Inc. All rights reserved.
