Data Sheet

RoboClaw 120A/160A/200A Dual Channel Motor Controller Data Sheet
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Feature Overview:
• 120 / 160 / 200 Amps Per Channel
• 240 / 320 / 400 Amps in Bridged Channel Mode
• Dual Quadrature Decoding
• Multimode Interface
• TTL Serial
• USB Port
• Analog Interface
• R/C Input Control
• Limit, Home and E-Stops
• Up to 60VDC Operation
• Fully Enclosed
• Conduction and Air Based Cooling
• 3.3v Compliant Control Outputs
• 5v Tolerant Control Inputs
• Programmable Current Limiting
• Programmable Voltage Clamping
• Closed and Open Loop Operation
• Auto Tuning PID Feature
• Mixed Control Modes
• Data Logging
• Diagnostic LEDs
• Field Firmware Updates
• Regulated 5VDC, 3A User Available Output
• Overvoltage and Under voltage Protection
• 2 General Purpose 40V, 3Amp User Controlled Outputs
• Easy Tuning, Monitor and Setup with PC utility
Device Overview
The RoboClaw Solo is an intelligent, high performance, high power motor controller designed to control dual brushed
DC motors. It can be controlled from USB, RC radio, PWM, TTL serial, analog and microcontrollers such as an Arduino or
Raspberry Pi.
RoboClaw automatically supports 3.3V or 5V logic levels, travel limit switches, home switches, emergency stop switches,
power supplies, braking systems and contactors. A built-in switching mode BEC supplies 5VDC at up to 1.2 Amps for
powering user devices. In addition power supplies can be utilized by enabling the built in voltage clamping control feature.
A wide variety of feedback sensor are supported. This includes quadrature encoders, potentiometers and absolute encoders
which can be easily congured using the available auto tune function. With sensors, two brushed DC motors can be
controlled in closed loop mode allowing precise control over position and speed. With the ability to use potentiometers,
servo systems can be created and controlled from any of RoboClaw’s interface modes.
For greater control, built-in commands are available for controlling acceleration, deceleration, distance, speed, current
sense, voltage and more. In addition, RC and analog modes can be congured by user dened settings to control
acceleration and deceleration rates.
RoboClaw incorporates several protection features including temperature, current, over voltage and under voltage limits.
The protection features are self monitoring and protect RoboClaw from damage in any operating condition. Several user
denable settings such as maximum current limit, maximum and minimum battery voltages are provided for more rened
control.
RoboClaw’s regenerative capabilities will charge a supply battery during slow down or breaking. It’s advance circuitry can
change direction during full throttle without damage! RoboClaw also incorporates a LiPo cutoff mode to prevent battery
damage.
Multimode Interface
RoboClaw’s inputs are voltage protected and can handle up to 5VDC. The inputs only output a high of 3.3V. This allows
RoboClaw to be interfaced to 5V or 3V logic easily with no translation circuits required. RoboClaw can be connected directly
to a Raspberry Pi or Arduino. All of RoboClaw’s inputs are internally pulled-up to prevent false triggers. Inputs can also be
congured using the Ion Studio application.