What weight can I load the platform with? Are there prepared fastening options?
Which remote control do I have to work with? This also works with a wheel controller? How do ein connect platform and controller?
Radiolink RC6GS-V3 RC Fernsteuerung mit Empfänger R7FG Gyro-integriert 7 Kanäle 2.4 GHz RC Fernbedienung Sender für RC Crawler, Drifting, Bash, Buggy, und Boot
Radiolink RC6GS-V3 RC remote control with receiver R7FG gyro-integrated 7 channels 2.4 GHz RC remote control transmitter for RC crawler, drifting, bash, buggy, and boat
Many factors affect the payload capacity, but in the case of the A4WD3 Mecanum, it’s important that it be operated on flat, indoor surfaces for the best effect. If you plan to use it outside or in different conditions, please tell us more and we’ll try our best to give an opinion if it’s appropriate or not.
We do not have a specific maximum payload rating, but as you can see in the video at the bottom of this post (comments section), it can handle an 18L bottle of water (so ~18Kg). The issue is how long it will take until the motors heat up and eventually cause damage.
Regarding fastening options, there is an internal plate with holes and slots, and you can drill additional holes as needed:
The outside of the platform does not have any specific mounting holes as the chassis is intended to be water resistant. You can flip the robot over and have the flat plat at the top and drill into it to add mounting.
Regarding a handheld controller, note that you cannot use Mecanum wheels directly with a remote control, as you need mixing in order to operate properly. The ideal setup would be to use a microcontroller with enough IO to control four motor, get input from four encoders, and work with RC PWM pulses. Each DC motor would need to be controlled independently using a 10A, 12V capable motor controller, and each encoder needs two IO (total of 8). Once again, we don’t have any specific products to suggest in this regard. When you mean “Wheel controller”, do you mean DC motor controller?
A work-around would be to NOT make use of the encoders and use a product like this directly with an RC remote control:
You would also need two dual motor controllers, for example:
You could choose almost any normal four (or more) channel remote, but we find this offers great value:
Regarding connections, it’s critical that you read through all user manuals. Since you would not use the encoders, you would remove the power pins (black and red wies) from each motor connector to connect to the screw terminals of the motor controller.
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i need a new plattform for my moving bin.
https://acteur.de/portfolio/mrrobot-cyrill-berndt/
it’s round about 23kg
Interesting project! The A4WD3 might not be the best choice as the motors will get warm / hot under that load. However, there are not many water-resistant platforms for outdoor use in that price range.
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