Manual
Upgrades and Optional Parts
DFRobotShop Rover Expansion Deck
The DFRobotShop Rover Expansion Deck allows you to more easily attach additional mechanical and electrical
components, as well as servo motors to the board.
http://www.robotshop.com/dfrobotshop-rover-expansion-plate.html
Encoders
Two analog encoders can be connected directly to the DFRobotShop Rover V2.0 PCB. 4x Encoders are included
and suggested for use with the V2.0 Mecanum version. The encoders plug directly to the V2.0 PCB.
http://www.robotshop.com/encoder-pair-tamiya-twin-motor-gearbox.html
40mm Omniwheel Upgrade Kit
This kit includes two omni brackets, four DC gear motors, four small omniwheels, motor controller shield and
more. Convert your standard DFRobotShop Rover (any version) to omni-directional motion.
http://www.robotshop.com/dfrobotshop-omni-20-upgrade-40mm.html
60mm Omniwheel Upgrade Kit
This kit includes two omni brackets, four DC gear motors, four large omniwheels, motor controller shield and
more. Convert your standard DFRobotShop Rover (any version) to omni-directional motion.
http://www.robotshop.com/dfrobotshop-omni-20-upgrade-60mm.html
Mecanum Upgrade Kit
Upgrade your DFRobotShop Rover V2 to use Mecanum wheels. Kit includes: Tamiya motor; Mecanum wheels;
4x Encoders; Motor I/O Shield
http://www.robotshop.com/productinfo.aspx?pc=RB-Rbo-130
6V motors
The Tamiya Twin Motor Gearbox comes standard with 3.5V nominal motors. These can be swapped for 6V
nominal motors which run more efficiently.
http://www.robotshop.com/productinfo.aspx?pc=RB-Sbo-50
LiPo Battery
A Lipo Battery is included with all but the Basic version of the DFRobotShop Rover, eliminating the need for the
4xAA battery pack. LiPo batteries are very lightweight and provide respectable capacity.
http://www.robotshop.com/lithium-polymer-battery-packs-1.html