Happy Holidays, everyone!
While we wait to see what this year’s game has in store for us, we’ve started our production ramp-up so we’re ready for anything! While you can take a look at our full robotics product lineup anytime, we thought it would be a good time for a little refresher for some of our more popular products.
Laser-based proximity measurement continues to prove itself year-over-year, and PwFusion has both CAN- and I2C-based solutions for the robotics market! All of our solutions are supplied in a case with the required coverglass to protect the delicate sensor and keep you in the match.
The 4m Laser ToF CAN sensor is the most flexible sensor we offer, powered by a flexible 5-16V supply and interfacing with the robot’s CAN bus. Lots of configuration is available through the CAN interface for range, region-of-interest (field-of-view) and update rate settings (up to 100Hz ranging). If you’d rather roll with I2C, we have both the VL53L1 and the VL53L3 housed in the same protective housing and level-shifted to accept 3.3V - 5V power and I2C interfacing.
To tie everything together, we also offer CAN networking solutions for FRC, including components to support Daisy-Chain and Star network configurations. New to CAN Networking? The link above includes links to training videos on YouTube that we’ve put together to help take the mystery out of CAN architecture and wiring.
If you have been looking for a cost-effective motor solution, it’s time to check out Venom! We upgraded a CIM with front and rear ball bearings for increased efficiency and an integrated smart controller and on-board encoder. No more external controllers and complicated wiring to get the best controllability for your drivetrain! All of this makes motor wiring, programming, and sensing easier than ever.
Finally, we stepped into the mechanical COTS market last year with our telescoping arm. While we don’t know what this year’s game looks like, rest assured, if we can help bring precision robot integration to the masses with a similar product this year, we’re going to do it!
Thanks, and have a great day!
-Justin
Owner, Playing With Fusion, Inc
