Introduction
The machines purpose is to assist me in most kind of heavy dutys around my property.
Working with towing trailer, mowing lawn/cut steep slopes, snowblowing and packing snow.
Mechanical
The concept is built on using applications for the robot. Being able to switch from lawn mower to snow blower and still use the same robot is the key for making this robot as useful as possible.
Electronics
This is the segment which I need some guidance in.
I am aiming to use:
Wheel Chair motors 2x24V
Linear actuator heavy duty 24V (Might need 2)
LED Tyri work lights 2x12-24V
Winch 24V
My questions:
What do I need to drive this remotely? (Everything from RC controller to microcontrollers)
Goal is to maneuver the linear actuators and winch separately from the wheel chair motors by switching between two modes.
Mode 1: Wheel chair motors
Mode2: Linear actuators/Winch
Working with towing trailer, mowing lawn/cut steep slopes, snowblowing and packing snow.
This sounds awesome! I hope you will share it in the Robots section once it is finished.
Also, I suggest checking that section out as there are some projects there that might interest you, for example:
What do I need to drive this remotely? (Everything from RC controller to microcontrollers)
Well, if you don’t want to make it autonomous or want sensor feedback you won’t need a microcontroller. But you will definitely need a motor controller, a great option for this type of robot is the Sabertooth, either one of these versions:
Although if you are planning on carrying a lot of weight the best option would be the second one. Or you could also find other options in the 30A+ DC Controllers and R/C DC Controllers sections of the store. If you need help selcting one this guide should help:
