Hello i have a wheel chair project iv made wireless with 2 25 amp gear motors that i believe are rated for 36 volts as well. The robo claw spec sheet says its rated for 34 volts but im not sure if this is max volts. Would the robo claw be able to run 36 volts with out having to upgrade to the hv model as its much more expensive to go with that for a mere 2 volts. Id like to do 36 volts as id only have to add one more 12 volt battery.
Hi there,
Welcome to the forum.
It is pretty hard to determine the max voltage of a motor without knowing the model of the motor.
Do you have the datasheet or any writing on the motor that could help me to figure out if the motor can accept 36V without frying?
Im sorry i mean the motor controller it self. The motor i know for surr can handle the 36 volts buts its the motor controller i was asking about. On the spec sheet it says 34 volts but i wasnt sure if thats the absolute max or if there was room for error like ± 2 volts.
Thanks for the update.
What is model of the motor controller?
Roboclaw 2x30
Thanks for the info!
I just red in the datasheet of the supplier the following:
‘‘Main Battery
The peak operational input voltage depending on the model can be 34VDC, 60VDC or 80VDC. The models maximum
input voltage can not be exceeded. Fully charged batteries maximum voltage must be taken into account when in used.
RoboClaw is a regenerative motor controller. During regeneration, voltages can peak over the maximum rated voltage in
which RoboClaw is designed to handle these over voltage spikes.’’
The very maximum voltage that can be applied on the controller is 34VDC and I wouldn’t recommend overdriving it.
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