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.
Physical representation | Value |
Vehicle length | 220 mm |
Vehicle width | 107 mm |
Vehicle height | 70 mm |
Wheelbase | 150 mm |
Min. radius of curvature for steering | 0.3 m |
Max. steering angle | 35 deg |
Max. speed (limited by software) | 2.3 m/s |
Weight | 500 g |
Weight distribution front:back | 0.48:0.52 |
Weight distribution left:right | 0.56:0.44 |
Off-the-shelf components:
Custom electronics:
All components are connected via a printed circuit board.