Modular Mechanica System
Welcome to the documentation for the Modular Mechanica system, a modular robotics platform designed for flexibility, reusability, and ease of development.
Overview
The Modular Mechanica system consists of two complementary standards:
- Moducard - Large cards inserted into a backplane, serving as the "brain" of the robot
- MiniModucard System (MMS) - Small modules that form "nerves" and "muscles" of the robot
Motivation
Previously, every new robot required designing electronics from scratch - the same elements (buttons, sensors, drivers) were implemented on separate boards. The key idea is that "everything is a card," with the system acting as a framework for user projects.
Key Concepts
The system enables:
- Reusable components across multiple projects
- Easy debugging and prototyping
- Quick replacement of damaged modules during competitions
- Modular architecture that allows for both simple and complex implementations
System Architecture
The system is built around two main components:
- Moducard - Central unit with backplane and various cards (CPU, PSU, microcontrollers)
- MMS - Distributed peripheral modules that connect to the Moducard through MMS-Link