Introduction

This Section will basically introduce the basic knowledge about SCOUT MINI mobile robot chassis to users and developers. The overview of an entire mobile robot chassis is shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2 below.

1. Tire

2. Power capacity LCD

3. Spring shock absorber

4. CAN extension interface

5. Extension support

6. Power key

7. Control interface area

8. Charging interface

9. Electrical bin panel

10. Font light

11. Tail light

12. Front fence

• Based on the concept of modular and intelligent design as a whole, SCOUT MINI combines filled solid tires with independent suspension as its power module, which, along with powerful hub motor, enables the development platform of SCOUT MINI robot chassis to flexibly move on different ground surfaces with high passing ability and ground adaptability. The hub motor saves the complex transmission structure design and makes it possible for the model to become more compact. Anti-collision fence is mounted in the front of the vehicle to protect the front and reduce possible damages to the vehicle body during a collision. The front of the vehicle is equipped with white lights, which can be illuminated.
• Electrical interfaces for DC power and communication interfaces are provided at the rear of the robot to facilitate secondary development. The electrical interfaces adopt waterproof plug-in components, not only allowing flexible connection between the robot and external components for customers but also allowing the use of the robot even under severe operating conditions.
• A standard aluminum extension support is installed at the top of the vehicle to facilitate the use of external equipment extension.

Status indication

Users can identify the status of vehicle body through the voltmeter, the power supply and lights mounted on SCOUT MINI.

• Tail power switch: When the power switch is pressed, the ring indicator light will enter constant mode.
• Power indication: the tail power display module showing the information of the power capacity and voltage of the current battery.
• Front light: Front width light, can be switched by RC transmitter and command.

Instructions on electrical interfaces

In the SCOUT MINI tail minimalist design, all electrical interfaces are in the tail. The interfaces include voltage display interactive module, extension interface, power switch and charging interface. The position of each module at the tail is as shown in the figure.