2 Kilowatt DC Motor Controller

Introduction

The 2 kilowatt DC Motor Controller provides torque and velocity control of large brushed DC motors. The device can be configured and commanded over a CAN bus. Additionally, sensor feedback over CAN can be performed automatically at 100 Hz or asynchronously upon request. The motor controller protects itself against overcurrent and overheating faults. If a temperature probe mounted on the motor is connected, the motor controller will protect against the motor overheating as well.

Design Files

The design files are on Github: [1]

Instructions

• Building the Motor Controller

• Flashing the MCU

• Using the Python CLI