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Ant weight combat robots are an inexpensive and safe way to participate in the "battle robot" craze. There are no limits beyond a one pound maximum weight limit. The Ant R/C Robot Controller offers unparalleled control, functionality and reliability for your creation with dual motor drive with optional mixing (single stick) and an 11 amp relay output for weapon actuation. There is an FLIP input that reverses and swaps the motor drive output for robots that are invertible.
Check out the ANT 1.0 bigger brother: ANT 2.0 with double the current capacity.
Download the Ant 1.0 Users Guide.pdf and learn more about this controller
User testimonials: Robots and teams using ANT 1.0 and 2.0 controllers
For advance applications, there are two software options that can be specified:
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The flip input can be either a switch closure input or an R/C channel for remote control. |
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The AUX output can be either a relay (on/off) or variable from 0-100% based upon stick position (center = 0%, full forward = 100% |
You can select which combinations of controls you require when ordering.
Specifications:
| 1-1/2" sq board, 11.5 gm, 1-1/4" hole pattern for 4-40 bolts. |
| 7-14 cell NiCad or NiMh supply (two 9v rechargeable batteries work great!) |
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Three channels input compatible with any R/C radio: Left, Right and Aux. |
| Left/Right drive rated for 2.5 amps each, 5 amp peak. Thermally protected. |
| 11 A Auxiliary relay output for weapon control. |
| Selectable channel mixing for single stick or tank style control. |
| +5v power supplied to radio. |
| Ultra efficient driver needs no heat sink. |
| Advanced switching for precise control at low speeds. |
| +/- 64 steps of output control. |
| FLIP input for automatic drive correction of invertible robots. |
| Status LED indicating signal presence for each channel. |
The controller does not come with connectors as many folks prefer to solder their motors and battery connectors directly into the board. An optional connector kit is available and the board looks like this when installed. I personally recommend the connector kit as screw terminals are very reliable and secure and allow quick changes when experimenting.
Here is an Extreme Antweight Logo for decoration creations driven by the ANT 1.0 controller. You will need to scale it to an appropriate size for printing.
Please see Terms for copy right and licensing information. Contact me for pricing and licensing if you are interested in kits, partial kits, reselling controllers or incorporating portions of this design in your own products.
Last update 16-Mar-2007