What exactly is inside the Control Box?
We don’t skimp on hardware: The latest V4.5 All-In-One (AIO) PCB motherboard with short-circuit protection and fuses. Teensy 4.1 microcontroller with Ethernet communication. TM171 IMU (Tilt Sensor): provides much smoother and more accurate tilt compensation. Unicore UM982 RTK receiver: 3-band chip also featuring dual antenna inputs. Cytron MD13S: Robust motor control electronics. Solid, industrial aluminum […]
If I already have my own GPS receiver (e.g., Ardusimple F9P), can I buy the controller without it?
Yes. In the webshop, you can choose the “”Control Box without RTK”” option. Your existing Ardusimple F9P module fits perfectly into the box. It is important that you will have to program your own module with the correct configuration file (which we provide) so that it communicates flawlessly with the system. Nonetheless, we recommend considering […]
Can I mount the control box anywhere, even vertically?
Due to the tilt sensor (IMU) inside the box, the box must be rigidly fixed to the tractor floor. The direction (facing forward/backward) can be rotated in the software, but it must lie horizontally. If you don’t have space for the box, we can make a tiny, separate external IMU box for an extra fee, […]
How is the system powered?
The system operates directly from the tractor’s 12V network (red is positive, black is ground). Very important: If you connect it directly to the battery (we don’t recommend this), be sure to include an inline fuse (15A recommended for direct drive motors) in the connection to protect the motor from possible overcurrent! The controller electronics […]