Robotics Terms
TRANSMITTERS (Remote Control) - A transmitter consists of several elements that work together to generate radio waves that contain useful information such as audio, video, or digital data.
Receiver - An antenna and circuit board inside the robot which receives signals from the transmitter and activates motors inside the toy as commanded by the transmitter.
DC Motor- is any of a class of electrical machines that converts direct current electrical power into mechanical power. The most common types rely on the forces produced by magnetic fields. Nearly all types of DC motors have some internal mechanism, either electromechanical or electronic, to periodically change the direction of current flow in part of the motor. Most types produce rotary motion; a linear motor directly produces force and motion in a straight line.
Servo Motors- are controlled by sending an electrical pulse of variable width, or pulse width modulation (PWM), through the control wire. There is a minimum pulse, a maximum pulse, and a repetition rate. A servo motor can usually only turn 90 degrees in either direction for a total of 180 degree movement.
Speed Controller-Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is a electronic circuit to vary the speed, direction of motors. The control of motor speed is obtained by switching the power to the motor on and off in various ratios.
Direct Drive- takes the power coming from a Motor without any reductions (No Gearboxes)
Omni Wheels- Wheels with small discs around the circumference which are perpendicular to the turning direction. The effect is that the wheel can be driven with full force, but will also slide laterally with great ease.
- Power supply: Provides the necessary electrical power to operate the transmitter
- Antenna: Converts the amplified signal to radio waves.
Receiver - An antenna and circuit board inside the robot which receives signals from the transmitter and activates motors inside the toy as commanded by the transmitter.
DC Motor- is any of a class of electrical machines that converts direct current electrical power into mechanical power. The most common types rely on the forces produced by magnetic fields. Nearly all types of DC motors have some internal mechanism, either electromechanical or electronic, to periodically change the direction of current flow in part of the motor. Most types produce rotary motion; a linear motor directly produces force and motion in a straight line.
Servo Motors- are controlled by sending an electrical pulse of variable width, or pulse width modulation (PWM), through the control wire. There is a minimum pulse, a maximum pulse, and a repetition rate. A servo motor can usually only turn 90 degrees in either direction for a total of 180 degree movement.
Speed Controller-Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is a electronic circuit to vary the speed, direction of motors. The control of motor speed is obtained by switching the power to the motor on and off in various ratios.
Direct Drive- takes the power coming from a Motor without any reductions (No Gearboxes)
Omni Wheels- Wheels with small discs around the circumference which are perpendicular to the turning direction. The effect is that the wheel can be driven with full force, but will also slide laterally with great ease.