The RoboClaws from Basicmicro (formerly Ion Motion Control) are a family of efficient, versatile, synchronous regenerative motor controllers. They can supply brushed DC motors with 7.5 A, 15 A, 30 A, 45 A, 60 A, 120 A, or 300 A continuous (depending on the model) at voltages from 6 V to 34 V, 6 V to 60 V, or 10.5 V to 60 V (also depending on the model), and they allow for peak currents well above the maximum continuous ratings. The “Solo” versions feature a single motor control channel while the dual versions (denoted by a “2x” in their names) offer two channels for controlling a pair of motors.

Features:

• Simple bidirectional control of one or two brushed DC motors, depending on controller model
• 6 V to 34 V, 6 V to 60 V, or 10.5 V to 60 V operating supply range, depending on controller model
• 7.5 A to 300 A maximum continuous current output, depending on controller model
• Dual-channel controllers support channel bridging to allow control of a single motor with double the current capability
• Automatic current limiting reduces duty cycle when temperature exceeds 85° C
• Four communication or control options:
• USB serial interface (virtual COM port)
• Logic-level (TTL) serial interface for direct connection to microcontrollers or other embedded controllers
• Hobby radio control (RC) pulse width interface for direct connection to an RC receiver or RC servo controller
• Analog voltage (0 V to 2 V, 5 V tolerant) interface for direct connection to potentiometers and analog joysticks
• Dual feedback inputs for PID closed-loop control:
• Speed or position control with quadrature encoders, up to 19.6 million encoder pulses per second
• Position control with analog encoders or potentiometers
• (Open-loop control with no feedback also available)
• Screw terminals for quick connect/disconnect
• Configurable via pushbutton interface or USB connection and PC software
• Regenerative braking
• Tolerates high-speed direction changes
• Jumper-selectable 5 V BEC
• Battery monitoring and under-voltage cutoff protects batteries from over-discharging

Documents:

• User Manual
• Datasheet

Package Includes:

• 1 x Pololu 3584 RoboClaw Solo 300A, 60VDC Motor Controller