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Guides
Practical guidance for specifying the hardware your application needs.
Power connections
Choosing an Anderson Battery Cable Assembly
Connector families, cable gauge, custom lengths and terminations—with U.S.-made connectors and U.S. assembly.
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Choosing a Compact Carrier for Arduino Portenta H7
Compact hardware, 40–60 V DC input, USB-C, digital I/O and communications for embedded equipment and robotic systems.
Read the guideRobotic mobility
An All-in-One Suspended Swerve Solution for Mobile Robots
Powered traction, steering, adjustable suspension and control tools in one package for varied-terrain mobile robots.
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Integrated Motor Control for Robotics and Automation
Local control, motor feedback, CAN and RS485 communication, and addressable integration for robotic equipment.
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Modular CAN Sensor Nodes for Robotics
Development-stage distance, motion and radio nodes around a common CAN carrier design.
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100 Mbps vs Gigabit Ethernet for Robotics and Automation
Compare bandwidth, M12 connector coding and PCBA or enclosed formats to choose an R1 five-port Ethernet switch for your machine network.
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Planning Ethernet Networks for Agricultural Robotics
Plan Ethernet connections for agricultural robots and automated equipment, including camera bandwidth, port counts, cabling, power and switch packaging.
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