6WD Mini Mantis™ mobile robot

6WD Mini Mantis: a mini rover designed for outdoor use

The 6WD Mini Mantis robotics chassis consists in 6 independent wheels with powerful aluminium suspensions and gear motors generating plenty of torque to cope with the toughest obstacles. The various structural parts in aluminium make it a high-strength, sturdy chassis, no matter the obstacles. The robot wheels are driven using hex adaptors to ensure a solid, no slip connection.

The kit includes everything you’ll need to start assembling your rover, except for a few tools that we’ve listed below for your convenience.

Put in little Actobotics in your robotics chassis

This 6-wheeled chassis makes it easy to mount any Actobotics components you may need to improve your robot: boost the autonomy, optimise the structure, and connect all the electronic parts that can make the difference in a harsh environment.

You can also order the 4WD Mantis and the 6WD Mantis chassis from our site.

Technical specifications of the 6WD Mini Mantis rover

Assembly requires:

• 1 x #1 Phillips screwdriver
• 1 x 5/16” wrench
• 1 x 3/32” hex key
• 1 x 7/64” hex key
• 1 x 9/64” hex key
• Pliers

Includes:

• 6 black robot wheels
• 8 type A stainless steel mounts (2x4)
• 6 x 12 mm type D hex wheel adapters, 4 mm bore
• 6 acetyl motor mounts
• 2 x 342 mm mounts
• 30 type D 90° dual mounts
• 6 x 130 mm aluminium robot shock absorbers
• 24 x 97 mm aluminium beams (11 holes)
• 6 x 109 mm off-road tires
• 6 x 6-32 aluminium standoffs, 9.5 x 6.3 mm
• 8 plastic grommets
• 6 x 485 rpm Econ gear motors
• 52 x 6.3 mm zinc plated alloy steel socket head cap screws
• 12 x 9.5 mm zinc plated alloy steel socket head cap screws
• 6 x 14.2 mm zinc plated alloy steel socket head cap screws
• 48 x 22.2 mm zinc plated alloy steel socket head cap screws
• 48 x 6-32 locknuts
• 12 x #6 washers
• 96 x #6 standard washers
• 54 x #6 lock washers
• 6 Econ gear motor endcaps
• 12 M3 x 8 mm long flat head Phillips screws
• 24 x 6-32 6.3 mm long flat head Phillips screws
• Motor specifications:
• Rated voltage: 12V
• Operating voltage range: 6-18V
• No-load speed: 485 rpm
• No-load current: 0.10A
• Blocking current: 3.8A
• Stall torque: 7,65 kgf-cm
• Reduction ratio: 20:1
• Metal gear
• Gearbox type: straight cut spur
• Motor type: DC
• Output shaft diameter: 4 mm
• Output shaft style: D
• Output shaft support: bushing
• Electrical connection: male spade terminal
• Operating temperature: -10°C ~ +60°C
• Mounting screw size: 3 mm
• Weight: 86.46 kg

Resources for the 6WD Mini Mantis chassis

A few tens of parts are included in the kit, so check out the resources below to start mounting your 6WD Mantis chassis the right way!