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Devastator : Tank Mobile Robot Platform (Metal DC Gear Motor)
The Devastator is a tracked tank-style mobile robot platform built from high-strength aluminium alloy. This version 2 features upgraded metal DC gear motors ...
The Devastator is a tracked tank-style mobile robot platform built from high-strength aluminium alloy. This version 2 features upgraded metal DC gear motors for improved speed, torque, and durability compared to the original plastic-motor design, along with a load capacity of up to 3 kg.
The modular wiring system requires no soldering, and the platform includes multiple mounting holes compatible with popular microcontrollers such as Romeo All-in-one, Raspberry Pi, and LattePanda. High-performance suspension helps the tracked chassis navigate rough terrain. The kit is supplied unassembled with detailed instructions.
Key Features
- Aluminium Alloy Construction – Solid and durable frame
- Metal DC Gear Motors – Upgraded from v1's plastic motors for better torque and longevity
- 3 kg Load Capacity – Supports sensors, arms, turntables, and controllers
- High-Performance Suspension – Handles rough terrain
- Modular Wiring – No soldering required
- Multiple Mounting Holes – Compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers and accessories
Specifications
- Rated Voltage – 6 V
- Operating Voltage – 2–7.5 V
- Gear Reduction Ratio – 45:1
- Output Shaft Diameter – 4 mm (D-shaft)
- No-Load Speed – 133 RPM @ 6 V
- No-Load Current – 0.13 A
- Stall Torque – 4.5 kg·cm
- Stall Current – 2.3 A
- Load Capacity – 3 kg
- Assembled Dimensions – 225 × 220 × 108 mm
- Weight – 1.3 kg
Ideal For
- STEM education and robotics workshops
- Robot competitions
- Mobile robotic arm platforms
- Outdoor tracked robot projects
Resources
Package Contents
- 1× Devastator Tank Mobile Platform Kit (Metal DC Gear Motor version)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- kg·cm
- A torque unit often used for hobby servos, meaning how many kilograms of force the servo can hold at a 1 cm arm length. A higher kg·cm rating means the servo can move or hold heavier loads, but power supply current needs may also increase.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
- Stall torque
- The maximum twisting force a servo can produce when its output is held still and cannot move. It helps you judge whether the servo is strong enough for a robot joint, steering linkage, or other load.
- Torque
- A twisting force that causes something to rotate, usually measured in newton-metres or kilogram-centimetres. It matters when choosing motors, servos, gears, and tools because higher torque is needed to lift heavier loads, turn larger wheels, or move mechanisms without stalling.
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Robotics & Motion
Devastator Tank Platform Instruction Manual
User Guide · 12.9 MB · Click any page to view full size
Supplier page — dfrobot.com
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Resources & Downloads
Guides, code examples, and more
Related Tutorials
Free guides on learn.littlebird.com.au
