This section introduces the TRACER mobile robot platform, highlighting its design features, electrical interfaces, remote control functionality, and instructions for control demands and movements. The TRACER platform is described as a complete intelligent module equipped with powerful DC hub motors, anti-collision beams, front lights for illumination, and an emergency stop switch for safety. Rear electrical interfaces include ports for serial communication, power charging, CAN communication, and 24V power supply, with detailed pin descriptions provided. Optional remote control functionality is explained, allowing users to easily control the TRACER robot chassis, with buttons defined for control mode selection, light control, throttle, rotation, and power. Additionally, instructions for control demands and movements are provided, including reference to a fixed coordinate system for the vehicle body and manual control commands using RC transmitters.

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Brief Introduction

This section provides a brief introduction to the TRACER mobile robot platform, as shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure2.2.

• TRACER is Designed as a complete intelligent module, which along with powerful DC hub motor, enables the chassis of TRACER robot to flexibly move on flat ground of indoor. Anti-collision beams are mounted around the vehicle to reduce possible damages to the vehicle body during a collision.
• Lights is mounted at front of the vehicle, of which the white light is designed for illumination in front.
• An emergency stop switch is mounted at the rear end of vehicle body, which can shut down power of the robot immediately when the robot behaves abnormally.
• Water-proof connectors for DC power and communication interface is provided at the rear of TRACER, which not only allow flexible connection between the robot and external components but also ensures necessary protection to the internal of the robot even under severe operating conditions.
• A bayonet open compartment is reserved on the top for users.

Instructions on electrical interfaces

1. Rear electrical interface

The extension interface at rear end is shown in Figure 2.3, where:

• Q1 is D89 serial port.
• Q2 is the stop switch.
• Q3 is the power charging port.
• Q4 is the extension interface for CAN and 24V power supply.
• Q5 is the electricity meter.
• Q6 is the rotary switch as the main electrical switch.

Figure 2.3 Illustration Diagram of Q1 Pins