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snap motor overview

snap motor specifications

snap hub specifications

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  • a snap motor is a completely integrated motor, gearhead, encoder, amplifier and servo controller
  • up to 6 motors plug into the snap hub using standard CAT 5 cables
  • the snap hub can be programmed for stand-alone operation or used in pass-thru mode
  • use Windows software to write, download and debug embedded Motion Basic programs
  • snap motors can also be controlled directly from any computer using USB or RS232
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motor type: 4w DC brushed
gearhead: all metal planetary (231:1, 62:1 or 16:1)
encoder: optical, 136 count / motor rev.
controller: embedded PIC-SERVO SC controller chip
position, velocity and open loop modes (32 bit)
dimensions: 85mm L x 36mm H x 27mm W (nominal)
shaft: 4.0mm D x 8.5mm L (with flat)
connectors: RJ45 -  for communications and power
2x3 2mm header  - for limit switches
data sheet: snapmotor.pdf
model numbers: SM016, SM062, SM231
  
speed and torque ratings:
SM016 SM062 SM231
exact ratio: 16.44 : 1 61.66 : 1 231.22 : 1
maximum output speed: 600 rpm 160 rpm 43 rpm
continuous torque: 5.0 oz-in 16.8 oz-in 34.7 oz-in
momentary torque: 15.0 oz-in 50.3 oz-in 104.0 oz-in
encoder counts/rev: 2236.154 8385.577 31445.913
 

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motor ports: six  RJ45  jacks
modes: stand-alone,  ASCII  or   pass-thru
stand-alone programming: embedded Motion Basic - program using provided Windows based IDE
C language - program using Microchip's ICD2 development tools (for PIC18F2610)
ASCII mode: accepts commands in the form of ASCII character strings
pass-thru mode: native binary command packets are passed directly from the com port to the motor controllers  (for high performance applications)
com ports: RS232 (DB9-F)
USB (type B)
only 1 may be used at a time
programming port: modular jack for Microchip ICD2
power supply: 12v, 3 amp (included)
dimensions: 120mm W x 35mm H x 80mm D (nominal)
data sheet: snaphub.pdf
model number: SM-HUB6