Drivers, Connectors & Housings

This page documents the prototype workflow for drives, connectors, and control layers — from early concepts to near-production modules.
StageFocusOutput
P1 — Concept modelLayout, dimensions, first motionFunctional mock-up
P2 — Drive integrationMotors, gearing, power routingPartial drive module
P3 — Control layerJoystick, braking logic, sensorsSemi-functional control
P4 — Field prototypeReal-terrain testing, data loggingTest-ready unit
P5 — RefinementDurability & user comfort tuningNear-production concept

Design of Drives & Connectors – Workshop Overview

StageFocusDrives & ConnectorsTestsOutput
P1 — Concept modelLayout, dimensions, first motionPlaceholder: wheel size, motor idea, connector candidatesFit check, free-roll, first motionFunctional mock-up
P2 — Drive integrationMotors, gearing, power routingMotor mount rev.A,
gearing ratio v1, power bus rev.A		Bench run, thermal spot-checksPartial drive module
P3 — Control layerJoystick, braking logic, sensorsThrottle → controllers, brake cut-off, Hall sensor wiringResponse curves, brake test, sensor sanitySemi-functional control
P4 — Field prototypeReal-terrain testing, data loggingCable protection, quick-swap connectors, IP checksGravel/sand/hill trials, data logsTest-ready unit
P5 — RefinementDurability & user comfort tuningStrain relief rev.B, connector standardisationEndurance + user feedback loopsNear-production concept

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