Vehicle & Gimble Drive-By-Wire Controls for International Industries

Does your organization need controls that will endure rough terrains and heavy use? Bokam manufactures vehicle drive-by-wire controls for companies and organizations. Our quad-redundant OEM motion and steering controls are built to withstand the rigors of military and industrial applications, let alone any other less-strenuous uses.

Bokam offers a wide range of vehicle, gimble, and turret control-by-wire input devices and systems. Our systems include yokes, fully integrated inceptors, pedals, and mounted-dismounted operator control units – all of which are designed to meet quad-redundant standards. The range of products are configured in a building block approach that allows for a wide range of man-machine interface and control options.

The Control-By-Wire/Drive-By-Wire devices consist of:

Yokes with motorized user feedback and multiple channels of redundancy
Pedals and pedal systems
Operator Control Units and Mounted-Dismounted Controls Systems

Key Features and Advantages:

Programmable devices with various travels feel and user feedbacks
Motorized user interface allows for system feedback to the operator and remote-control operation
Grips with user specified grip mounted features and controls
OCU’s that can be vehicle mounted or dismounted for remote drive-by-wire control

Rugged, Reliable, and Long-Lasting Steering Controls

Regardless of the vertical you represent, you can rely on Bokam’s motion and steering control product line. Companies and organizations across the U.S.A. and internationally need innovative control-by-wire systems. Below are the industry-leading products Bokam is proud to offer.

Extreme Life Throttle Assembly

Push and hold input devices that allow for push and hold & snap to zero linear position controls
All solid-state sensor construction immune to contamination or debris
Life rating for 10,000,000 life cycles minimum
Adjustable feel, incline, and range of motion
Snap return to Zero or Hold-In-Place Mechanisms available
Palm activated and miniature finger activated systems available

Configurations available with detents and smooth control mechanisms
Travel range can be adjusted based on customer operational needs
Fully programmable and calibratable system
Multi-channel system provides redundant isolated channels of reporting
Error and Built-in-test reporting available

Multi-Function, Multi-Feature Programmable, Modular Yoke/Interceptor

Multi-axis steering and positioning yoke with various options for grip mounted features
Life exceeds all controls on market today
Both mechanical and motorized reaction force and programmable return to zero and reaction force mechanisms available
Various grip and configurations available that include addition of proportional triggers, thruster controls, and additional miniature joystick on the grip
Multi-channel controls provide fully redundant systems including fully redundant isolated channels and fully redundant internal, return to zero, motorized programmable/vehicle commendable user interface controls
Military Heritage devices with extensive on-vehicle experience
Life capability exceeds 10,000,000 life cycles without change in performance
Meets the most stringent environmental requirements and susceptibility
Incorporates all of the precision and advantages of a non-compliant input device

Travel range can be adjusted based on customer operational needs from +/-15Deg to +/-60 deg + as required (+/-360 deg travel for driver configuration options available)
Azimuth and Elevation axes are individually sealed mechanism that can be stacked together or work independently depending on packaging and applications
Additional options for grip element such as grip mounted controls, haptic feedback, and additional USB outputs available
Motorized yokes with motor-controlled return to zero and programmable controlled user feedback available
Systems available with fully redundant from dual redundant up to quad redundant in the same basic package configuration
Fully integrated configurations with pedals and gear shifters available as configurable programmable systems

OCU and other Grip Features and Options (Mounted/Dismounted)

OCU and other Grip Features and Options

OCU style grips with an integrated screen and computing modules available.
Optional configurations with a removable, OCU style Grip allow for Mounted and Dismounted Controls
Programmable proportional grip-mounted features allow changes in functionality flexibility in human factors design

Open architecture and cyber security scrubbed OS configurations
System tested with GFS and other software packages
Human factors driven design allows for maximum user comfort while controlling multiple assets
Radio agnostic configurations

Solid-State Programmable Pedals

Patented position proportional solid-state pedals with position proportional outputs and adjustable reaction force
Programmable multi-channel signal conditioners allow for changes in sensitivity, output, and function
All solid-state sensor construction immune to contamination or debris
All anodized aluminum housing and foot pad elements
Life rating for 10,000,000 life cycles minimum
Various optional foot interface, travels, and reaction forces available
Multi-channel interfaces include redundant isolated channels.
Additional switching channels and features
- Various outputs include analog, can, switching, USB, and others.
- Fully redundant outputs with up to 4 independent channels reporting
Error reporting and built-in-test functionality available on CAN and USB outputs
Various mechanical configurations and vehicle interfaces available

Advantages:

No moving or rubbing parts in sensing element to limit life or degrade performance
Military heritage devices with extensive on-vehicle experience
Meets/exceeds automotive EMI/RFI susceptibility requirements
Life capability exceeds 10,000,000 life cycles without change in performance
Meets the most stringent environmental requirements and susceptibility
Incorporates all of the precision and advantages of a non-compliant input device
No disassembly or cleaning required to maintain proper operation
Fully redundant system

Universal Remote Wand Controller

Solid State Input Devices - Provide extreme long life
Remote Radio Controller
USB dongle receiver works with any computer with USB Interface
Input Devices provide standard USB game controller commands
Hardened anodized aluminum construction
Internal re-chargeable Li battery pack
Available with optional 900mHz internal radio module

Construction and Configuration:

Modular System consisting of standard building blocks configurable to meet application requirements
All proportional input devices are solid state with life expectancy over 10,000,000 life cycles.
Fully programmable and user re-programmable input device functionality make each device either a proportional inputs, buttons, toggles, or multi-function inputs.
Thin-walled sealed aluminum structure provides exceptional shock resistance, shielding, and great thermal qualities in light weight package.
Watertight packages for superior seal and survivability
Specially treated aluminum coatings provide superior scratch resistance and range of colors.
Up to 3 Two-Axis Solid-state Position or Force Proportional input devices – programmable as proportional controls, toggles, or multi position buttons and 8 push buttons and up to four proportional triggers
USB Radio module interface to work with any standard Windows or Lenox-based computer
Optional 900mHz radio module available for use with direct vehicle controls for long range operation
Wand head size depending on number of input devices
Tethered option for remote mounted battery module available in shorter package

Configuration Options:

Input Devices:

Robotic Wand Contains:
- Two solid-state two-axis input devices programmable as dual joysticks or as one joystick and a four-way toggle
- Two watertight backlighted push buttons
- Back mounted operator-present push button
- Bottom mounted on-off toggle
Marine Wand:
- One solid-state two-axis input device programmable for proportional or switching functions
- Solid-state back mounted input device

Power Module:

Internal rechargeable battery with power time out or manual on-off function

Radio Modules Options:

various radio interface modules available

Bokam’s drive-by-wire controls work for any vehicles and gimbles. Contact us now for assistance.