Robot Power Vyper 120A DC Motor Single Channel R/C & Analog Motor Controller 120A, 7-36V
Supports up to 120A continuous current
Includes over-temperature protection
Offers fully reversible H-bridge channel
Features failsafe mechanism for safety
Provides calibration function with EEPROM
The Robot Power Vyper 120A DC Motor Single Channel R/C & Analog Motor Controller 120A, 7-36V is a versatile and high-performance motor controller designed for medium to large mobile robots, including firefighting robots, sumo robots, and robotic combat applications. It is capable of handling robots weighing up to 500 pounds, provided the motor current limits are adhered to. Additionally, the Vyper is suitable for manually controlled applications such as scooters, boats, and winches, as well as non-robotic uses like controlling lights, hydraulic valves, and pumps.
This motor controller supports a continuous current of 120A and can handle peak currents exceeding 250A. It operates within a battery voltage range of 7.0V to 36V and includes over-temperature protection to ensure safe operation. The Vyper features input pin headers for RC input or analog voltage control, offering a fully reversible H-bridge channel. It also includes limit switch inputs and indicator LEDs for speed and direction, along with a status/error LED to display control signal status and error conditions.
The Vyper offers a failsafe mechanism that shuts off the motor if the control signal is lost, enhancing safety during operation. It includes a calibration function to match the controller to the radio or analog pot source, with settings stored in EEPROM for permanent retention. The built-in switching style 5V regulator (BEC function) eliminates battery voltage concerns and provides increased current on the 5V rail for modern 2.4GHz radio receivers, with the option to disable the BEC.
In RC mode, users can toggle the BEC on or off, choose between brake or coast at zero speed, and activate or deactivate the Lipo battery cut-off feature. In pot mode, users can select between forward only or forward/reverse control and enable or disable SafeStart, which requires the control to be set to zero speed to start.
Note: Ensure proper handling of lithium batteries to prevent damage from over-discharge by utilizing the Lipo cut-off feature.
1x Robot Power Vyper 120A DC Motor Single Channel R/C & Analog Motor Controller 120A, 7-36V
3.125 x 2.875 x 1.375 inches
120A continuous current with over 250A peak
Compatible with 7.0V to 36V battery voltage
Features over-temperature protection
Includes input pin headers for RC input or Pot/Voltage Control with a fully reversible H-bridge channel
Equipped with limit switch inputs
Indicator LED displays speed and direction
Status/error LED indicates control signal status and error conditions
Failsafe mechanism shuts off the motor if the control signal is lost
Calibration function aligns Vyper with your radio or analog pot source, with settings stored in EEPROM
Switching style 5V regulator (BEC function) eliminates battery voltage concerns and provides increased current on the 5V rail for newer 2.4GHz radio receivers; BEC can be disabled
RC Mode Options include BEC On/Off, Brake or Coast at zero speed, and Lipo battery cut-off On/Off
Pot Mode Options include Forward only or Forward/Reverse control, and SafeStart On/Off (control must be set to zero speed to start)
Use this module on a sawmill feed carriage, works real good !! I had originally chosen an other type with more features and cheaper but was not available so I went with the Vyper 120. Instructions sheet could have more details but RobotPower answered all my questions same day.
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Bertrand
Viper 120
Utilisez ce module sur un chariot d'alimentation de scierie, fonctionne vraiment bien !! J'avais initialement choisi un autre type avec plus de fonctionnalités et moins cher mais qui n'était pas disponible, j'ai donc opté pour le Vyper 120. La feuille d'instructions pourrait avoir plus de détails mais RobotPower a répondu à toutes mes questions le jour même.
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Francois
Very reliable and easy to program
It is easy to control and program. I use it on a truck carrying heavy equipment with a potentiometer 0-5K (electric bike). The configuration and schematic instructions provided are clear.
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Michael
Vyper 120A
I am using this motor controller with a 24V geared motor to drive the feed and carriage return on a homebuilt band sawmill. Initial hookup and programing was interesting to say the least as we are using a potentiometer to control forward and reverse speed. The instructions for setting up the programing using the DIP switch were somewhat confusing for this manual control approach and it took quite awhile of trial & error to get the switched in a configuration that worked. Once configured the unit works great but instruction sheet could be greatly improved.
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Francois
Tres compatible fiable et facile a programmer
Il est facile a contrôler et a programmer. Je l'utilise sur un chariot de transport de matériel lourd avec un potentiometre 0-5K (velo electrique). Les instructions de configuraton et schéma fournie sont claires.
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