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Hardware & Peripherals

Every Robulus is powered by the official JUVANTIA ROBULUS PLATFORM printed circuit board, designed for high reliability, dual camera streaming, and precise actuator control.


1. Official Board: JUVANTIA ROBULUS PLATFORM

The core controller is the standardized JUVANTIA ROBULUS PLATFORM PCB:

  • Unified computing and motor driver board running certified Juvantia firmware.
  • Dedicated wireless telemetry and Junctum proximity beacon interfaces.
  • Standardized headers for power, camera ribbons, and peripheral wiring.

2. Power & Battery Standard

  • Nominal Bus Voltage: 12V DC mandatory system rail supplied from the board.
  • Battery Chemistry: 3S Li-ion battery pack (e.g. 18650 cells providing up to 12.6V fully charged).
  • Connector Standard: Standard high-current XT30 power connector.
  • Battery Capacity: Sized according to builder requirements; packs must fit securely within the chassis without exceeding weight limits.

3. Vision & Dual Camera Support

  • Dual MIPI-CSI Interfaces: The official board features two dedicated camera ribbon slots.
  • Flexible Camera Choice: Builders can install any compatible camera sensor with wide-angle or standard lenses.
  • Dual-View Capability: Rovers can stream both a primary forward-facing navigation camera and a secondary articulated/tool camera simultaneously into Operator Deck.

4. Servo & Actuator Channels

  • 8 PWM Servo Channels: Direct onboard headers for controlling up to 8 independent servos.
  • Supported Servos: Standardized micro servos (e.g. MG90S series for camera pan/tilt) and high-torque standard servos (e.g. MG995/MG996R series for robotic arms and lifters).

5. Optical & Lighting Regulations

To maintain visual safety and prevent blinding other operators across the park, lighting must strictly comply with the following rules:

  1. Forward Headlights:
    • Must emit pure white light only.
    • Beam Angle: Headlights must be angled strictly horizontally or downward toward the ground. Angling lights upward is strictly prohibited to prevent blinding oncoming rovers and saturating camera sensors.
  2. No Strobing / Flashing:
    • Rapid, bright flashing or strobing effects are strictly banned, even with white light.
  3. Accent & Underglow Lighting:
    • Vibrant, multicolored lighting (such as WS2812B RGB LEDs) is permitted underneath the chassis (underglow) or inside transparent/mesh body panels.
  4. Rear & Side Lighting:
    • Low-intensity colored indicators are permitted on the sides and rear for brake and turn signaling, provided they do not strobe or blind nearby units.

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