Electronics: Motor Controllers (Speed Controllers)

What is a Motor Controller

How do we control the speed.

PWM

CAN

Motor Controllers we use.

FIRST VexPro Talon SRX (Pronounced Señor X)

http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motors-electronics/217-8080.html

Controller Type: 2 Wire CAN

Max Battery Voltage: 28V (Nominal 12V)

Max Current: 60A Continuous 100A Surge

Wire Specifications

Green Wire: CAN High

Yellow Wire: CAN Low

Outputs: White & Green Wires - Motor Connections

Weight: .26 lbs

SPARK Motor Controller

Controller Type: 3 Wire PWM

Max Battery Voltage: 30V (Nominal 12V)

Max Current: 60A Continuous 100A Surge

Wire Specifications

Black Wire: Ground

Orange Wire: Power

White Wire: PWM Signal: 1ms - 2ms will give full reverse to full forward, 1.5ms is neutral

Outputs: Wires - Motor Connections

Weight: .167 lbs

SPARK Motor Controller

Controller Type: 2 Wire CAN

Max Battery Voltage: 30V (Nominal 12V)

Max Current: 60A Continuous 100A Surge

Wire Specifications

Black Wire: Ground

Orange Wire: Power

White Wire: PWM Signal: 1ms - 2ms will give full reverse to full forward, 1.5ms is neutral

Outputs: Wires - Motor Connections

Weight: .167 lbs

SPARK Motor Controller

Controller Type: 3 Wire PWM

Max Battery Voltage: 30V (Nominal 12V)

Max Current: 60A Continuous 100A Surge

Wire Specifications

Black Wire: Ground

Orange Wire: Power

White Wire: PWM Signal: 1ms - 2ms will give full reverse to full forward, 1.5ms is neutral

Outputs: Wires - Motor Connections

Weight: .167 lbs