FDCAN Motor Controller 80A

FDCAN Motor Controller 80A: Highly Integrated Brushless Motor Controller

The FDCAN Motor Controller 80A is an advanced, highly integrated brushless motor controller engineered specifically to meet the rigorous demands of mobile robotics. Delivering exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and industrial-grade reliability, this controller is the ideal choice for both rapid R&D prototyping and high-volume series-produced robots.

Designed with developer usability at its core, the FDCAN Motor Controller 80A seamlessly integrates with CANdle devices during the prototyping phase, enabling rapid testing and hardware validation. As projects scale to production, it transitions into a robust, standalone motor control solution, fully equipped with the sophisticated features necessary to elevate your robotic systems.

Key Robotic Applications

Optimized for highly dynamic motion control, this platform is perfect for mobile robotics, including: legged robots, exoskeletons, ROVs, UGVs, AGVs, drones, wheeled autonomous platforms, and collaborative robots (cobots).

Core Technical Specifications

Operating Voltage: Up to 48V DC
Peak Motor Current: 80 A
Form Factor: Ultra-compact ∅55 mm design
Mass: Lightweight at only 15g
Communication Interface: High-speed FDCAN, up to 8 Mbps
Position Feedback: Onboard 14-bit Absolute Encoder
Advanced Motion Modes: Position and Velocity (PID + profile), Impedance (PD), and Torque (PI)

Connectivity & Expansion Ports

Auxiliary connector for external on-axis and off-axis ring encoders
Auxiliary connector for external RS422 ring encoder (available on request)
Dedicated auxiliary port for brake or limit switch integration
Optional Upgrades: Software-controlled FDCAN termination, RS422 capability

Ecosystem & Software Integration

Streamline your deployment with plug-and-play configuration using CANdle and CANdle HAT hardware. The FDCAN Motor Controller 80A reduces development time with native support for ROS / ROS2 drivers alongside dedicated C++ and Python libraries.

Out-of-the-Box Setup Includes: