10003 - Nano Chassis



The nano robot chassis kit parts have been precision CNC machined. The CNC program can be easily adjusted to create various custom designs for different project. The kits are currently being vigorously tested by teams of college and university students. The construction concept is based on flexible modules that are assembled together as required. The main component is the solid motor block that houses the two nano motors and wheels (back right). The metal plates can be replaced with plastic plates or PCB's.	For robot swarms the construction needs to be simple as possible. First the nano motors are place inside the the motor block housing.


The wheels then need to be assembled. The parts are: Motor, 3mm shoulder screw, precision machined aluminium wheel, miniature ball bearing race and a rubber drive belt..	The ball bearing race is placed inside the wheel housing; as a "press-fit". The shoulder screw is placed inside the assembly ready for fixing to the motor block housing.


Attach drive belt and repeat the on the other side.	Fix the base plate. There is adequate clearance underneath the motor block to attach a PCB with wheel position sensor or line & edge sensors.

Fix the top plate and bulkhead,. Feed the motor wire through the plate holes.	Place 2-3 Lipo Batteries in the battery compartment and secure the end plate in position


A front plate has been added to this robot, making it suitable as a nano-sumo robot. .	Here is the completed nano sized robot with Megabitty controller PCB place on top. There is plenty of room underneath or on top of the Megabitty board to attach additional sensors boards (such as the IRCF-Junior) or additional batteries.


The front rear or bottom plates can be replaced with PCB's. This one has been mounted with two Megabitty controllers.


The motor block and chassis frame can be easily reconfigured to suit different projects. This one is machined from one single sheet and then bent into the required shape and the screwed into position.	ROBOTmaker can quickly make a customised design for your own college class or club robot project. Just send details to support@robotmaker.co.uk.