DRV8244 Motor Driver for high power motors and SLM wheel

We are a dedicated team of high school students, working toward building a high-performance autonomous robot to compete in the RoboCup Junior Soccer Open. Robotics is our passion, and RoboCup represents the perfect platform to showcase our creativity, technical skills, and teamwork. However, the financial burden of manufacturing advanced components has been a challenge for our team. Therefore, we are reaching out to PCBWay for sponsorship, specifically for a custom motor driver and SLM 3D printed metal wheels that will play a critical role in our robot's performance.

Our robot's core design focuses on mobility, power efficiency, and precision. One of the key components in ensuring this performance is the motor driver, which controls the robot's powerful BE-3561 motors.

For this, we have designed a custom motor driver circuit utilizing the Texas Instruments DRV8244 motor driver chip. This chip has been selected for its high-performance capabilities and ability to provide the precision control needed for our robot's movement during a fast-paced soccer match.

To manufacture this motor driver, we require the use of PCBWay’s PCB Assembly service. The high-quality service and the reliability of PCBWay’s assembly processes ensure that our motor driver will be produced to the highest standards. We have carefully designed the PCB layout, but as high school students, we lack the resources and tools necessary to carry out professional assembly. Your sponsorship would allow us to focus on improving the design rather than worrying about the production process, giving us peace of mind knowing that the assembly will be executed perfectly by your skilled team.

In addition to the motor driver, we are seeking sponsorship for SLM 3D printed metal wheels. These wheels will be custom-designed with X rings that improve traction and omni-directional movement. Using metal for the wheels ensures durability, especially in a competitive environment where precision and reliability are critical. Given the complexity of the design, Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is the ideal manufacturing method, and PCBWay’s 3D printing expertise would be invaluable in bringing our vision to life. These wheels are not just functional but essential for the robot’s ability to maneuver smoothly across the playing field, providing us with a strategic edge in matches.

As a high school team, we face significant financial constraints that limit the extent to which we can explore advanced design options. Our participation in RoboCup is fueled by passion and dedication, but producing high-quality components for our robot can be cost-prohibitive, especially when it comes to specialized services like PCB Assembly and SLM 3D printing. This is where PCBWay’s support would make a monumental difference.

Your sponsorship would help us in the following ways:

Reducing Financial Strain: By sponsoring the production of our motor driver and wheels, PCBWay would alleviate a significant portion of our costs. This would allow us to invest more time and resources into developing other areas of the robot, such as programming, sensors, and strategic planning.

Enabling Innovation: With the financial burden eased, we can focus more on innovative design. For example, we could refine the custom geometry of our omni wheels and experiment with optimizing the motor driver for even higher efficiency. Without financial pressure, we would have the freedom to iterate on our designs and test new ideas, resulting in a better-performing robot.

Allowing Us to Compete More Effectively: RoboCup Junior Soccer Open is a highly competitive event, and having professionally manufactured components is essential to performing at a high level. With PCBWay’s support, we can enter the competition with confidence, knowing that our robot has top-tier components that will give us a competitive edge. The reliability of your assembly services and 3D printing would ensure that we can focus on gameplay strategy rather than worrying about component failures.

We want to express our heartfelt thanks to PCBWay for considering our sponsorship application. Your support would not only benefit our team in the RoboCup Junior Soccer Open but also enable us to pursue our passion for robotics without the financial barriers that hold us back.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with PCBWay and showcase the power of your services on an international stage.