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# Rover 5 Tank Chassis (2 motors with 2 Encoders)

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/rover-5-tank-chassis-2-motors-with-2-encoders

## Pricing

- **Price:** $99.99
- **Stock:** Out of stock
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 0 units
- **SKU:** DF-ROB0055-E

## Description

The Rover 5 is a tracked robot chassis designed for students and hobbyists. Unlike conventional tracked platforms, the ground clearance is adjustable by rotating the gearboxes in 5° increments, while the stretchy rubber treads automatically maintain tension as the height changes. Each of the two gearboxes has an 87:1 ratio with an optical quadrature encoder providing 1,000 state changes per 3 output shaft revolutions for precise speed and position feedback. The chassis houses a 6× AA battery holder (batteries not included) with four noise suppression coils. NiMH batteries are recommended for longer run time and higher current output. Key Features Motors – 2× DC motors (rated 7.2V, 2.5A stall current) Gearbox Ratio – 86.8:1 Stall Torque – 10 kg/cm per output shaft Speed – 1 km/h Encoders – 2× optical quadrature (1,000 state changes per 3 wheel rotations) Encoder Wiring – Red (+5V), Black (GND), Yellow (Signal B), White (Signal A) Clearance – Adjustable in 5° increments Treads – Stretchy rubber with automatic tension Battery – 6× AA holder (NiMH recommended, not included) Upgradeable – Can accept 4 motors and encoders for mecanum wheels Ideal For Robotics education and student projects Tracked robot platforms with encoder feedback Autonomous navigation prototyping Package Contents 1× Rover 5 Tank Chassis with 2 motors and 2 encoders Resources Manual (PDF) Motor datasheet (PDF)

**Product Type:** physical

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## Contact Us

**Little Bird Electronics Pty Ltd**
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### Payment Methods

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