Version vom 8. August 2015, 15:18 Uhr

Abstract

This page describes how to modify the Ardumower Chassis to run up higher slopes with it (tested up to 14 degree). This works by

1. turning the front drive into a rear drive and so requires to reverse the drive direction (so front is back and back is front)
2. modifying the tire profile (give it more grip)
   1. Modify tire profile OR
   2. Off-road version (sand etc.): A bicycle tube is added around the tire

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  difference front/rear wheel

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  environment with slope

Needed parts

• cup
• acrylic glas sheet
• rubber band

Turning front drive into rear drive

1. swap motor cables (right and left)
2. swap odometry cables (right and left)
3. swap battery charging pin cables (right and left)
4. disable ultrasonic sensor
5. move perimeter coil from old front to old back side

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  Step 1: reverse the direction (front and back), add cup

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  Alternative: reverse the direction (front and back)

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  Step 2: Add acrylic glass sheet

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  Step 3: Add rubber band

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  Step 4: Modify charging station

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  Step 5a: Modify tire profile

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  Step 5b: 'Off-road' tire mod using rubber

Pictures

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  Inside (prototype)

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  modified tire profile

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  Inside (PCB)

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  'Off-road' tire mod using bicycle tube

Videos

1. Demo
2. Optimized tires
3. Bicycle tube tires for 'off-road'
4. Ardumower rear/front driven climbing difference