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VEX Robotics and COVID-19

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VEX Robotics and COVID-19

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions regarding VEX Robotics and COVID-19.

To best serve our customers, any freight orders will require manual confirmation in advance that you are still able to receive shipments.

If you have any questions or require special considerations, such as changing a shipping address on an existing order, please don't hesitate to contact eusales@vex.com or 00 44 1925 251038.

VEX Robotics and COVID-19

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions regarding VEX Robotics and COVID-19.

To best serve our customers, any freight orders will require manual confirmation in advance that you are still able to receive shipments.

If you have any questions or require special considerations, such as changing a shipping address on an existing order, please don't hesitate to contact eusales@vex.com or 00 44 1925 251038.

VEX Robotics and COVID-19

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To best serve our customers, any freight orders will require manual confirmation in advance that you are still able to receive shipments.

If you have any questions or require special considerations, such as changing a shipping address on an existing order, please don't hesitate to contact auinfo@vex.com or 61 08 8326 5500.

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Smart Motor

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The Smart Motor does more than just make your wheels spin or arm move. The built in processor, quadrature encoder and current monitor allow for advanced control and feedback through the Robot Brain.

  • Command speed, direction, time, revolutions and degrees
  • Mounts directly to VEX IQ structural components with standard connector pins
  • Encoder resolution is 0.375 degrees
  • Supports event programming to simplify software
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The Smart Motor module converts electrical energy from the battery into rotational energy. Motors are the heart of robots, turning wheels, moving arms, and closing claws. The motors square output socket makes connecting the output shafts easy.
The Smart Motor uses a Texas Instruments MSP430 microcontroller running at 16 MHz to process requests, measure speed and direction, monitor current, and control the motor via an H-Bridge. The H-Bridge, also from Texas Instruments, has automatic over current and over temperature protection. Speed and direction are measured via a built-in quadrature encoder that uses a wheel with tiny slots and light sensors. PID loops are processed internally to precisely control output speed and rotation. Current is measured as well to ensure motors don't get too hot in the heat of a battle. All this technology works together to make a Smart Motor that is simple, flexible, and powerful.
Kit Contents
  • (1) Motor Module
    • Docs & Downloads
  • CAD Downloads
    • Weight
  • 75 g
    • Other Info
    Connectors:
    • (1) Smart Port

    Free Speed:
    • 120 rpm

    Stall Torque:
    • 0.414 N-m

    Output Power:
    • 1.4W

    Command Rate:
    • 3,000 Hz

    Sample Rate:
    • 3,000 Hz

    Encoder Resolution:
    • 0.375 degrees

    Typical Operating Voltage:
    • 7.2V

    No Load Current:
    • 100 mA

    1.4W peak output power:
    • 7.2V

    Functions:
    • Set speed
    • Set brake on/off
    • Go direction
    • Go direction for a set time
    • Go direction for a number of revolutions
    • Go direction for a number of degrees
    • Get speed
    • Get direction
    • Get encoder value
    • Get motor current
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