The µCars are connected and automated model-scale vehicles (with a scale of 1:18) with Ackermann steering geometry developed for experiments in research and education. The vehicle is open-source, moderately costed, and highly flexible, which allows for many applications. It obtains its pose (position and orientation) via WLAN from the IPS and is equipped with an inertial measurement unit and an odometer. The μCar is based on the XRAY M18 PRO LiPo Kit (PN 380003). It is combined with other off-the-shelf components and custom electronics.


Specifications

Physical representation

Value

Vehicle length

220 mm

Vehicle width

107 mm

Vehicle height

70 mm

Wheelbase150 mm

Min. radius of curvature for steering

0.3 m

Max. steering angle35 deg

Max. speed (limited by software)

2.3 m/s

Weight

500 g

Weight distribution front:back0.48:0.52
Weight distribution left:right0.56:0.44

Hardware

Architecture

Components

Off-the-shelf components:

Custom electronics:

All components are connected via a printed circuit board.


References

Vehicle Assembly

PCB Assembly