Like many of you know, I manage the element14 RoadTest program. In this role, I work with suppliers to select products to roadtest. I was offered this product, a Diglient Digitial Motor Controller dev board recently. I'm writing today to gauge how interested the community would be in roadtesting this product. Let me briefly tell you about it.
The DMC60C is a compact motor driver designed for 12V brushed DC motors. It's a drop-in replacement for Digilent's first generation PWM-only DMC60 and it supports for CAN communication. The DMC60C comes with a free configuration utility and demonstration code to help users get up and running quickly.
Another interesting piece of information is that this product is an approved motor controller for FIRST Robotics Competitions (FRC), which are meant to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Sounds pretty good, right?
Here's some specs:
- Sealed, ruggedized, and compact aluminum case designed to protect and prevent debris from entering the controller.
- Large gauge input/output cables with flexible silicone insulation that are robustly attached to prevent vibration "shake off".
- Tie-wrap and through-bolt mounting designed so the controller can be mounted directly onto the robot frame.
- Reversible motor controller that can run motors in forward and backwards direction.
- Can run both open loop control or closed loop control.
- Designed to connect directly to a brushed 12V DC Motor, but can be used with other motors that are in the 12-24V range.
- Four multi-color LEDs to indicate speed, direction, status, and error codes for easier debugging.
- Brake/Coast Calibration button enables one-touch setting changes and simple calibration.
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What do you think? Would you be interesting in roadtesting this product? Please leave a comment if you have the time. Thanks.
