REVOLUX Odometry Pod (48mm Omni Wheel)

The REVOLUX Odometry Pod, now with a bigger wheel! 

Designed and manufactured in Romania. The REVOLUX Odometry Pod is manufactured using quality components sourced from the EU.

Achieve Perfect Localization with the REVOLUX Odometry Pod!

Introducing the REVOLUX Odometry Pod – the ultimate sensor for elevating your robot's localization capabilities. With its precise, easy-to-use, and compact design, this sensor is engineered to bring your robot's performance to the next level.

Main Features:

- Smooth Rotation, Zero Backlash: Experience flawless motion with our gear-less internal packaging, ensuring a smoother rotation and true zero backlash.

- Complete Mounting Hardware Included: The REVOLUX Odometry Pod comes with all the necessary hardware, making it effortless to mount on your robot.

- Fully Assembled and Ready to Use: Save time and focus on programming your robot as our sensor arrives fully assembled and ready to go.

- Compact and Versatile Design: Designed to be compatible with almost all building systems, including the popular extruded aluminum channel, ensuring seamless integration into your projects.

- Popular 48mm Omni Wheel with Soft Rollers: Features the Popular Yellow Company 48mm omni wheel, the top choice for the FIRST Tech Challenge community’s dead-wheel needs, capable of overcoming any small obstacle.

- High-Precision Encoder: Equipped with a precise 4096 CPR quadrature magnetic encoder, providing the optimal amount of data for highly accurate movement tracking without overwhelming your controller.

- Durable Body: Built with a true carbon fiber reinforced nylon body, the REVOLUX Odometry Pod is designed to endure entire seasons without maintenance, offering a reliable and long-lasting tracking solution.

Enhance your robot's navigation with the REVOLUX Odometry Pod – the perfect blend of precision, ease of use, and durability.

Designed for FIRST Tech Challenge

The REVOLUX Odometry Pod is designed specifically for use on the official FIRST Tech Challenge game field, seamlessly blending with the soft tiles that teams drive on. While this sensor is optimized for the official FIRST Tech Challenge competition field, it can also operate on various other surfaces.

What is "Odometry"?

Just like humans, robots need to be aware of their surroundings and position to function effectively. This is where odometry comes into play. Odometry is a system that combines measurements and calculations to help your robot determine its current location based on the path it has traveled—a process known as "localization". Localization is essential for autonomous robot operation, making a reliable and precise set of sensors crucial for your robot to achieve its full potential on the field.

How does the REVOLUX Odometry Pod help you?

The "odometry pod" is a specialized sensor that allows a robot to precisely track drivetrain movement in a specific direction. Unlike encoders directly mounted on the robot's drive motors, which can lose accuracy over time due to wheel slippage, the odometry pod provides consistent and reliable tracking.

When connected to a controller, the REVOLUX Odometry Pod measures the rotations of its 35mm omni wheel in "ticks". Because the omni wheel only rotates when the entire drivetrain is in motion, the data output is directly tied to drivetrain movement.

For more complex chassis assemblies, a three-pod setup is recommended to accurately measure movement in the X and Y axes as well as the robot's heading. This ensures precise localization and optimal performance on the field.

How do you use the REVOLUX Odometry Pod?

To get started, you'll need to not only mount the sensor on your robot but also convert the raw sensor data into coordinates on the X and Y axes, as well as the heading angle. Fortunately, the FIRST Tech Challenge community has created an excellent guide to help you with this process. You can find this comprehensive resource on the GM0 Odometry Page.

Technical Specifications:

Weight: 50.7g
Encoder Operating Voltage: 3-5V
Encoder Operating Temperature: -40 °C to 125 °C
Pulse Resolution: 12-bit
Encoder Maximum Rotation Speed: up to 60.000 RPM
Sensor Output Type: Quadrature
Quadrature Resolution: 4096 Counts per Revolution
Connector Type: JST PH 4-Pin
Mount Width: 20.5mm (0.8")
Pod Length: 62mm (2.44")
Wheel Radius: 24mm (0.94")
Wheel Diameter: 48mm (1.88")
Pod Width: 34.2mm (1.34")

Package Contents:

1 x Fully Assembled REVOLUX Odometry Pod
1 x 14mm HEX2 Button Head M3 Screw (Black Finish) (HEX2 Hex Key Not Included)
1 x 45mm Extension Spring 
1 x JST-PH 4-Pin Cable
1 x 43mm Aluminum Standoff
1 x M4 Nyloc Nut (7mm Wrench Not Included)
1 x 10mm HEX3 Round Head M4 Zinc-Plated Screw (HEX3 Hex Key Not Included)
2 x 6mm HEX3 Round Head M4 Zinc-Plated Screw (HEX3 Hex Key Not Included)
2 x PLA Spacer (8mm Inner Diameter, 11.25mm Length)

Mounting Guide (Coming Soon)

CAD File (.step)