Hydrologic Controllers

The brains of your BoidKit system—sophisticated control electronics that translate motion commands into precisely timed valve actuations for fluid, natural movement.

Hydrologic Control System

Our dedicated control electronics for BoidKit systems, featuring high-speed valve drivers, advanced motion algorithms, and versatile integration options. The Hydrologic Controller transforms simple commands into complex, coordinated motions across your entire hydraulic network.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Standard Controller	Advanced Controller
Valve Channels	Up to 16	Up to 32
Communication	USB	USB, WiFi, Bluetooth
Update Rate	Up to 500Hz	Up to 1000Hz
Motion Planning	Basic	Advanced with dynamic models
Sensor Inputs	4 analog (expandable)	8 analog + 4 digital
Power Consumption	3W typical	5W typical
Dimensions	80mm × 60mm × 20mm	100mm × 80mm × 20mm
Weight	65g	95g

Software & Integration

Open API

Our Hydrologic Controller features a comprehensive API that allows for easy integration with popular robotics frameworks and custom software applications. The open architecture ensures you're never locked into proprietary solutions.

// Example API usage in Python
import boidkit

# Connect to controller
controller = boidkit.Controller()

# Set valve positions (0-100%)
controller.set_valve(1, 75)  # Channel 1 at 75%
controller.set_valve(2, 25)  # Channel 2 at 25%

# Create coordinated motion
sequence = boidkit.Sequence()
sequence.add_keyframe(
  time=0.5,  # seconds
  valves=[50, 75, 20, 0, 100, 50, 25, 30]
)
sequence.add_keyframe(
  time=1.0,
  valves=[0, 0, 75, 100, 0, 25, 75, 50]
)

# Execute the sequence
controller.run_sequence(sequence)

Platform Support

The BoidKit control software is available for all major platforms, with support for direct programming or integration with existing robotics frameworks.

Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, etc.)
Programming Languages: Python, C++, JavaScript (Node.js)
Robotics Frameworks: ROS, ROS2, MoveIt
Motion Design: Dedicated motion planning interface for non-programmers

The Advanced Controller also includes a WiFi interface for wireless control and programming, allowing it to function as a standalone system without a constant connection to a host computer.

Developer Resources

All controllers include access to our documentation portal with basic examples and integration guides. For advanced developers, our Developer SDK provides additional libraries, example projects, and detailed technical documentation for creating sophisticated motion control applications.