DYNAMIXEL XM430-W350-R
The DYNAMIXEL XM430-W350-R is a smart serial-bus servo actuator manufactured by ROBOTIS featuring an integrated controller, multi-mode operation, and integrated sensing. It is widely deployed in research robots, manipulators, and educational robotics platforms.
Overview and Use Cases
The DYNAMIXEL XM430-W350-R is a servo actuator designed for robotic applications requiring coordinated multi-joint control. Common deployment contexts include humanoid research platforms, robotic manipulators, educational robotics curricula, and experimental mobile bases. The integrated controller and daisy-chainable communication architecture enable simplified system integration compared to traditional servo motors with external controllers.
Key Capabilities
- Multi-mode control: Position control, velocity control, current control, and PWM (pulse-width modulation) modes selectable per actuator
- Extended position modes: Multi-turn capability allowing continuous rotation beyond single-revolution limits
- Integrated sensing: Built-in position, velocity, and current feedback via onboard sensors
- Serial communication: RS-485 digital bus with daisy-chain topology for commanding multiple units from a single connection
- Real-time feedback: Simultaneous actuation and sensor telemetry over serial protocol
Specifications
- Stall torque: 4.1 Nm at 12 V operating voltage
- No-load speed: 46 RPM
- Position resolution: 12-bit (4096 steps per full rotation)
- Communication protocol: RS-485 serial bus
- Control modes: Position, velocity, current, PWM
- Position modes: Single-turn and extended multi-turn configurations
Manufacturer
The DYNAMIXEL XM430-W350-R is manufactured by ROBOTIS, a robotics actuator and platform company headquartered in South Korea.
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