Wild thumper chassis is the toughest outdoor robot chassis available at this price range. With six powerful motors, super twist independent suspension and a tough aluminium frame this robot will go anywhere.
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Our Code: MEC-30190
Each of the six motors are mounted on independent suspension and outfitted with 34:1 steel gearboxes (no more stripped gears!). The motors are wired together on a terminal strip inside the 2mm thick anodized metal frame and can be controlled on two channels (left and right). The entire chassis is perforated with 10mm pitched, 4mm diameter mounting holes and there is plenty of room interior to the chassis for batteries, drivers and other support hardware. The chassis comes with 6 of those gnarly Dagu 120mm off-road wheels.
Wild Thumper 6WD suspension in action
Because there are six motors total, each channel of your motor driver will need to be able to supply a decent amount of current to get things moving. This is a differential drive platform, meaning that a turn in accomplished by simply driving one side faster or slower than the other, or turning the two sides in opposite directions. Because the "pivot point" of this turn is essentially made up of the opposing three tires a gradual turn will require less power than a sharp one and the more power you can source, the more maneuverable your platform will be.
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Sparkfun product showcase - go to 7min, 20sec
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Robot Controllers
T'Rex Controller - designed by Dagu to suit this chassis
Orangutan X2 (with LCD and other bits)- Pololu's high power robot controllers
Motor controllers
Pololu Dual 12A Arduino Shield
420 x 300 x 130mm (16.5" x 12" x 5")
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