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Serg replied to Serg's discussion taking advantage of motor encoders in skid steering chassis in ArduRover User Group
"thanks, TC!
I'd start with a Wild Thumper and see if I can get it working, it could end up sufficient for my needs.
By the way, I am seeing pololu carries 12v motors for the thumper which have x1.6 more torque when compared to the 6v motors with the…"
Feb 23, 2016
Serg replied to Serg's discussion taking advantage of motor encoders in skid steering chassis in ArduRover User Group
"thanks again for the quick reply!
another question I had was regarding the finer control over the turning. for my scenario I don't really need it to turn 180 degrees when going back - just an s-curve maneuver to shift orthogonally by ~1.5 feet…"
Feb 19, 2016
Serg replied to Serg's discussion taking advantage of motor encoders in skid steering chassis in ArduRover User Group
"another option I was looking into was one of the 4WD Traxxas Chassis (with a different steering method) but it looks like those aren't really designed to be geared down and carry any additional weight.
is this correct or I am missing something here?"
Feb 19, 2016
Serg replied to Serg's discussion taking advantage of motor encoders in skid steering chassis in ArduRover User Group
"thanks, TC!
I guess I should have mentioned that I already ordered two rtk-enabled gps receivers from NavSpark (one for the rover and the other for the rtk base station). And compass/gyro would be complimenting gps in achieving smoother path.
what I…"
Feb 19, 2016
Serg posted a discussion in ArduRover User Group
Hi,I am building a chassis for a lawn-mower type of scenario. since I need it to carry 5-7lb of extra weight I figured the rc car chassis wouldn't work for me and I need to use the traditional skid steering chassis. to improve the path precision I…
Feb 19, 2016