Preliminary Research

Preliminary Research

Constraints and Criteria

Constraints

Criteria

Constraints

Criteria

Enable Pitch
Enable Yaw
Mount a ZED2 Camera
Mounted above rover without any blockages in vision (last time there were two large poles)
Centre of rotation of the camera should, ideally be aligned
No 9g servo motors
Enable continuous panning
All rotating joints should have bearings
Axels should be made of stock material and be smooth
Ideally all metal gears
Reduce backlash

Stereolabs ZED2 Camera: https://cdn.stereolabs.com/assets/datasheets/zed2-camera-datasheet.pdf

Gimbal Motors: http://store-new.tmotor.com/goods.php?id=1126

Encoders: https://www.rls.si/eng/orbis-true-absolute-rotary-encoder?partNumbers=BR20PWA14B22DD00%2CBA200AB03AA00

  • Magnetic Actuator: BA200AB03AA00

  • Read Head: BR20PWA14B22DD00

Slip Ring:

May be purchasing a custom made slip ring