ML-MMP30WE MMP-30 Mechanical Mobile Platform-Four Motor With Wheels & Encoders <p align="left"><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The
newest addition to The Machine Lab product line is the MMP-30 mobile platform.
This platform is the result of a conglomeration of input and ideas from people
that are using robots in real life situations. We have gleaned detailed information
from groups&nbsp; ranging from NASA sponsored research teams to Law Enforcement
and SWAT agencies. We have even built several robots for the U.S. military
that are in theater in Iraq right now. </font></p>
<p align="left"><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Following
The Machine Lab philosophy, this is a bare bones simple but rugged machine
intended to help bring ideas to fruition faster.&nbsp;</font></p>
<p align="left"><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The
trend in mobile robotics is to get the machines as light and compact as possible
without limiting their mobility in urban environments. At 30 pounds this
platform is is designed to be a &quot;Man Portable&quot; workhorse.&nbsp; The
machine can easily carry 20 pounds of payload and has plenty of space to
be outfitted with cameras, sensors, computers, tools, test equipment, supplies,
etc.</font></p>
<p align="left"><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The MMP-30
has a water resistant aluminum hard anodized chassis. All drive train components
are precision machined and all metal with long life ball bearings in critical
areas.</font></p>
<p align="left"><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Machine
Lab has already outfitted several these platforms for a range of custom applications.
Please call us or email if you have any questions regarding your application.</font></p>
<p align="left"><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Platforms
come assembled/wired and ready to run. There is a main power switch and charge
jack. All that is needed is a control signal and a <a href="battery_chargers_nicad_nimh.html" target="_top">battery
charger</a>. Please inquire if you have custom applications for these robots
that may require consulting or prototyping.</font></p>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Drive</font></td>
<td><p><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">2 or 4 <a href="images/store_mmp30-40comp_lg.jpg">Motor</a> drive
with custom secondary gearboxes for added drive train strength.&nbsp; </font></p>
<p><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Robot can be equipped
with pneumatic wheels or tracks in minutes.</font></p>
<p><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Track drive sprockets
are designed with spiraled flexible spokes to absorb impacts before
they translate into the drive train or electronic components.</font></p></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Motors</font></td>
<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">2 or 4 x 24 Volt DC
gearhead motors</font></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Top Speed</font></td>
<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">2.4 - 7.8 ft/sec (depending
on motor and wheel choice) Other gear ratios and speed may be configured
by special request. </font></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Control</font></td>
<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Custom High Current
35A dual <a href="images/store_mmp30-40comp_lg.jpg">Motor drivers</a> with
thermal and over current protection. Motor drivers can be controlled
with a standard Hobby-type PWM signal or with RS-232 serial control.</font></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Optional Encoders </font></td>
<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">500 Counts per Revolution
with 3 channel TTL level quadrature outputs. This gives signals for each
revolution of the motor (index), and allows detection of direction and
speed of motor.</font></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Batteries</font></td>
<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Standard platform
comes with 2 x 24 Volt 3.6 Ah battery packs wich gives a total of 7.2
Ah at 24 Volts</font></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Run Time</font></td>
<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Approximately
1 hour per battery pack,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 packs mount easily inside
chassis.</font></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Weight</font></td>
<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">30 lb</font></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Payload</font></td>
<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">20-30 lb</font></td>
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<td><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dimensions</font></td>
<td><p><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">19.5&quot; L x
20&quot; W x 7.5&quot;H (tracked) 21.5&quot; H x 18&quot;W x 9.5&quot; H
(wheeled)</font></p></td>
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<p><font color="#CCCCCC" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br>
Please note that it may take up to 4 weeks for this unit to arrive if it is not
in stock!</font></p>
<p><a href="images/store_mmp5_desert_lg.jpg"> </a><font color="#FF0000" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>This
unit does not come with R/C controller.<br>
You can order one <a href="rc_transmitters_main.html">here</a>.</strong></font>
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