Propulsion


 

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The Propulsion project is responsible for the proper functioning of the on board thrusters, the controller that drives them and the I/O signals for the controller.


Project Members

  • Brodi Roberts
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Thrusters:


Seabotix Thrusters BTD150


Notes:

Eight thrusters have been delivered, six have been mounted on Bearacuda.


Controllers:


Roboteq AX500


Notes: Three AX500s are being used on Bearacuda. Each motor-controller operates two thrusters.

The Roboteq AX500s have arrived and all of the manuals and software is in the office.

The QuickStart Guide and Full User's Manual are available here:

http://www.robotshop.ca/PDF/roboteq-AX500-manual1.pdf

The EE 400/401 Capstone Design Group 22 is has designed a motor controller to swap with the Roboteqs.

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