Robotics and Automation 10, 20, 30
Course Configurations
Robotics and Automation 10 (Autonomous Focus)
Robotics and Automation 10 (Radio Control Focus)
Robotics and Automation 20 (Autonomous Focus)
Robotics and Automation 20 (Radio Control Focus)
Robotics and Automation 30 (Autonomous Focus)
ROBA52A
Module 52A: Motor Controllers A (Optional)
Outcome
Use motor controllers to power motors.
Indicators
(a) | Describe the role of a motor controller in robotics and automation applications |
(b) | Choose the correct motor controller for a stated motor size and type, considering factors such as current, voltage, number of motors and brushed versus brushless design. |
(c) | Arrange the correct DIP switch or jumper wire orientation on a motor controller for desired usage. |
(d) | Wire a motor controller to a receiver and to one or more motors. |
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R002853
Learn Robotics Programming: Build and Control Autonomous Robots Using Raspberry Pi 3 and Python
This resource begins with the basic structure of a robot and progresses to how to plan, build and program it. Topics discussed include: adding motors, sensors and actuators, writing code to execute various robot behaviours and adding cameras and voice communication.

R100030
Lynxmotion Aluminum A4WD1 Kit for RC
This kit is suitable for Middle Years to grade 10 students new to RC robots. The kit comes with components required to build and drive a basic robot chassis which is modifiable and expandable. It also includes a Spektrum DXe 6 channel transmitter and receiver, a Sabertooth 2x12 RC motor controller, wire hookups, 4 motors, a wiring harness, an aluminum chassis and laser cut PVC panels. This kit does not include a required 12V battery.