NOVA2 Rover
A research rover with swerve drive modules, a differential linkage and sensor mounts, developed by AstroX at Georgia Tech.
- Wheeled
Suggested by Robotheca, created by @AstroX-OpenRover (opens in a new tab), from github.com/AstroX-OpenRover/NOVA2 (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit fe8a000 (opens in a new tab).
- Hardware license
- CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 (opens in a new tab)
- Software license
- CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 (opens in a new tab)
- Commercial use
- Not allowed
A non-commercial license (CC-BY-NC) does not allow selling kits or parts.
Photo
Commercial use is not confirmed for this robot, so no preview is stored. View the STEP files on GitHub (opens in a new tab)
What it can do
Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
- Research rover with swerve-style steerable drive modules and a differential linkage.
- Four drive gearmotors and four DYNAMIXEL servos provide drive and steering.
- Stereo camera and IMU listed for sensing.
- Onboard computing listed, but the repository does not document rover control software.
Bill of materials
This repository has no parts list Robotheca can read yet.
Build guide
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Guide by @AstroX-OpenRover (README.md). Its license (CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0) doesn't let everyone reuse it. To reuse it, ask the creator on GitHub (opens in a new tab). Creators can ask Robotheca to remove it at contact@robotheca.org.
Wiring and electronics
Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
Main parts
- Four 100:1 metal gearmotors (37D x 73 mm) with Cytron MDD10A motor drivers.
- Four DYNAMIXEL XL430-W250-T servos with ROBOTIS U2D2 and U2D2 Power Hub Board Set.
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit as onboard computer.
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W microcontroller.
- 3S 11.1 V 10,000 mAh LiPo battery with Matek power distribution board and rocker switch.
Connections
- The repository does not describe how these electronic parts are connected.