Off-road tracked vehicle with ESP32 board and chain drive for Raspberry

Experience a new dimension of mobility for your projects with the Offroad-UGV. This versatile vehicle offers outstanding off-road capabilities and excellent vibration damping. It is equipped with an ESP32 board that supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and allows for easy communication via the serial interface. With the support of multiple host computers such as Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano, you can use the platform flexibly. The integrated motors with encoders provide speed feedback for precise speed control. In addition, the UGV has a built-in 3S UPS module that is powered by three 18650 lithium batteries and ensures uninterrupted power supply.

Recommended accessories:

• 1x Raspberry Pi 5 Board
• 3x Li-Ion Battery 3.7V 3200mA NCR18650B 18650

Features:

• The vehicle has outstanding off-road capabilities and can easily handle complex terrains.
• Thanks to the integrated motors with encoders, you get precise speed feedback for closed-loop speed control.
• The ESP32 board provides Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support and allows for the control of serial bus servos as well as the output of PWM signals.
• With the built-in 3S UPS module, you can charge and output power at the same time, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply.
• The vehicle offers multiple independent suspension systems that minimize the effects of uneven terrain and can easily handle heavy loads.
• The included 1020 profile rails offer additional development possibilities for secondary applications.

Application examples:

• Autonomous vehicles: Develop and test autonomous driving functions on different terrains.
• Terrain research: Use the UGV for exploration missions in difficult terrain.
• Industrial applications: Use the vehicle for transport and logistics tasks in factories and warehouses.
• Educational projects: Ideal for robotics and engineering courses to gain practical experience.
• Research and development projects: Test new technologies and algorithms under real conditions.

Documentation:  

• Waveshare Wiki

Technical data:

• Manufacturer: Waveshare
• Manufacturer SKU: 24019
• Suspension systems: 4 × 2 (independent)
• Chassis height: 26 mm
• Rail center distance: 170 mm
• Track width: 44 mm
• Speed: 0.25 – 1 m/s
• Material of suspension: 1.5 mm stainless steel
• Material of chassis: 2 mm 5052 aluminum alloy
• Vertical obstacle capability: 40 mm
• Load capacity: 6.2 kg
• Climbing ability: 36°
• Supported batteries: 3 × 18650 lithium batteries (not included)
• Charging time: 1.5 hours
• Battery life: 1 hour (at full power)
• Motor power: 5.2 W × 2
• Remote control functions: WLAN AP/STA
• Motor encoder: basic pulse 11PPR
• Communication interfaces: UART / serial bus interface / IIC
• Dimensions: 231 × 197 × 92 mm
• Weight: 3340g

Delivery includes:

• 1x Offroad crawler vehicle with ESP32 board and chain drive for Raspberry
• 1x power supply
• 1x mounting set
• 1x storage box