Is it better for startups to choose driver chips or driver modules?

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Is it better for startups to choose driver chips or driver modules? [Copy link]

For the current large number of robot entrepreneurial teams, the three core components of the robot are: motor reducer drive.

When it comes to the selection of motor drives, how should our startup company choose?

wangerxian

The driver module and driver chip have to be designed and debugged by yourself, which takes a lot of time and cost. Although the module is more expensive, it is still relatively cost-effective.

chunyang

This depends on your specific products, technical reserves, personnel composition, etc. Using modules is simple and quality control is relatively easy, but the cost is high, and it is usually more suitable for small and medium batches. Using chips requires self-development, which depends on whether there are corresponding personnel reserves. For large quantities, of course, you can consider forming a corresponding team, which naturally requires corresponding budget investment.

Everything needs to be calculated, and it has little to do with whether it is a startup. All companies are the same in this regard, but strong companies have more options for achieving their goals.

bioger

If you don't have a large volume, you should still use a module. Domestic drivers are already pretty good, and some are even sold at a loss. So, if you don't have a large volume, cost is definitely a problem. In addition, if you have high performance requirements, the technical content of a driver is no less than that of a robot.

秦天qintian0303

Personally, I think it depends on the configuration of the company's technical staff. If possible, it is better to design it yourself.

binfeng

Companies should cooperate with each other, rather than simply purchasing. Find a related company to cooperate with, let their design better meet your product needs, you get accessories, and they get improved functional quality.

吾妻思萌

Using mature and stable modules is probably the best solution. If we develop it completely independently, it will probably require a large team.