Balancing robot for dummies


Pros:

  • powerfull (110 oz.in)
  • solid design (metal gears)
  • fast (350RPM, don't settle for less than 200RPM)
  • integrated, efficient encoders (464 counts per wheel rotation)
  • acceptable price (40 bucks, including encoder)

Cons:

  • noticiable backlash (as with all spur gearmotors)

Planetary gearboxes are supposed to have no backlash
I have still to identify a planetary geared equivalent motor (speed, power, encoder)
any links ???