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A project log for fixing a bad motivator

putting a new brain into an interactive R2-D2 from 2002

davedarkodavedarko 05/15/2022 at 18:450 Comments

R2-D2 seems to run on 3 voltages:

From other projects I've learned about drone parts, known as BECs that convert LiPo voltages to 5V and most often 12V. I want to modify the HTPDB-XT60 module so it will convert to 5V and 6V instead, so I can use a 2-cell LiPo pack.

To control the motors I will use a DRV8838 single motor driver for the dome and a DRV8833 dual driver for the leg wheels

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