Datasheet
RoboClaw 2x30A Dual Channel Motor Controller Data Sheet
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RC Control Setup
1. Wire the RoboClaw Solo, power supply, motor and RC hardware as show in the RC wiring diagram in this datasheet.
2. Additionally, it is recommened to wire safety hardware as show in the Safety Wiring section of this datasheet.
2. Connect a micro USB cable between the RoboClaw Solo and a computer with Motion Studio installed. The USB
connection does not power the RoboClaw, a power supply must be connected. Open Motion Studio and click “Connect
Selected Unit” to connect to the motor controller.
3. Click on PWM Settings on the left-hand side of the application. Use the slider for motor 1 in the Control section of the
application. The motor should move in the forward direction when the slider is moved up and in the reverse direction
when moved down. If the motor does not move the proper direction power down the controller and reverse the motor
wiring.
3. Next, click on General Setting on the left-hand side of the application. This is where the RC settings are set.
4. In the panel labeled Setup set the Control Mode to RC.
5. Next, RC options can be set in the panel labeled RC/Analog Options.
6. If the ability to reverse controls for the motor channel with an additional RC channel is desired check the RC Flip/Mode
Switch checkbox. The RC channel that will be used as a ip switch should be wired to the S3 header on the Solo.
7. If dampening for the RC input is desired check the checkbox labeled Exponential. This setting makes control of the
motor channel less sensitive.
8. If a custom amount of deadband should be applied to the RC input set the boxes labeled Max and Min Deadband to the
desired amount. Deadband allows the stick of the RC transmitter to travel a small amount without a response from the
motor channel.
9. If the motor being used has an encoder and has been wired to the Solo check the checkbox labeled Enable Encoder
1in RC/Analog Mode. This setting will provide velocity control for the motor which helps it maintain a constant speed
regardless of load.