From ARVP
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
Thrusters:
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. However, the end product did not perform well enough to be used in place of the commercial Roboteq product.
