Ball Caster

Description

Ball Caster Wheel

The Ball Caster is an essential component for building stable and agile mobile robots. It acts as a support wheel that allows a robot to move freely in multiple directions with minimal resistance. Typically mounted underneath the chassis, it balances the robot while the drive wheels handle movement and direction. Its compact design and sturdy construction make it ideal for both small DIY robotics projects and more advanced applications.

Ball casters are widely used in line-following robots, obstacle-avoiding robots, and robotic arms where maneuverability and balance are key.

Key Features:

• Design: Compact and lightweight

• Movement: 360-degree movement with minimal friction

• Material: Durable plastic or metal housing with smooth rolling metal/plastic ball

• Mounting Holes: Pre-drilled for easy attachment to robot chassis

• Load Capacity: Suitable for small to medium-sized robots

• Height: Typically ranges from 10mm to 20mm (varies by model)

• Replaceable Ball: Easy to clean or replace the rolling ball

• Low-friction movement: Ideal for smooth directional changes

Applications:

• Mobile robot balance and support

• Line follower and maze-solving robots

• Obstacle avoidance robots

• Omni-directional robot platforms

• DIY educational kits

• Research and academic robotics

What’s Included:

• 1 x Ball Caster Unit