FDCAN Motor Controller 20A

FDCAN Motor Controller 20A

Highly Integrated Brushless Motor Controller

The FDCAN Motor Controller 20A is an advanced, highly integrated brushless motor driver engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of mobile robotics. Delivering exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and reliability, it is the optimal choice for complex applications—scaling seamlessly from research and development prototypes to series-produced autonomous robots.

Designed for rapid deployment, the FDCAN Motor Controller 20A integrates effortlessly with CANdle devices during the prototyping phase, enabling quick testing and refinement of control algorithms. As your project transitions to mass production, it serves as a robust, standalone industrial solution equipped with all the essential features needed to elevate your robotic platform’s capabilities.

Key Technical Specifications

  • Operating Voltage: Up to 48VDC
  • Peak Motor Current: 20A
  • Form Factor: ∅35 mm
  • Mass: 6g
  • Communication Interface: High-speed FDCAN (up to 8 Mbps)
  • Internal Sensor: Onboard 14-bit Absolute Encoder

Hardware Connectivity & Auxiliary Ports

  • Auxiliary connector for external on-axis and off-axis ring encoders
  • Auxiliary connector for external RS422 ring encoder (available on-request)
  • Auxiliary connector designed for brake and limit switch integration
  • Optional Integrations: Software-controlled FDCAN termination, RS422 support

Motion Control & Software Integration

  • Advanced Motion Modes: Position and Velocity (PID + profile), Impedance (PD), and Torque (PI) control
  • Development Ecosystem: Easy plug-and-play configuration using CANdle and CANdle HAT
  • Software Libraries: Native support for ROS / ROS2 drivers, alongside comprehensive C++ and Python libraries

Target Applications

Engineered for high-performance mobile systems, including:

  • Legged robots and Exoskeletons
  • ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and Drones
  • UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) and AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles)
  • Wheeled platforms and Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

Setup Includes

The complete hardware package includes: FDCAN Motor Controller 20A + Connection Cable + Encoder Magnet.

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