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mbshark
07-02-2015, 14:42
Can we put two CIMs or two BaneBots on one motor controller like a Talon SRX or Victor SP or Spike?

Chris_Ely
07-02-2015, 14:43
See rule R42 and Table 4-4 of the game manual.


Hint: No you cannot.
Each power regulating device may control electrical loads per Table 4-4. Unless otherwise noted, each power regulating device
may control one and only one electrical load.

Daniel_LaFleur
07-02-2015, 17:54
Can we put two CIMs or two BaneBots on one motor controller like a Talon SRX or Victor SP or Spike?

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Joe Derrick
07-02-2015, 18:19
One solution would be to use a "Y" pwm cable. In programming you would only create one motor controller, but the rio would send out the signal to two controllers via this split "Y" Cable.

If you are using the CAN Bus you can create a "Lead" and a "Follower" controller to match outputs.

Both of these methods can be useful if you are driving two motors into the same gearbox.

Ky0t3
07-02-2015, 18:24
So you couldn't put like 2 bag motors on 1 talon sr?

Chris_Ely
07-02-2015, 18:37
So you couldn't put like 2 bag motors on 1 talon sr?

According to rule R42 and Table 4-4, no.

tStano
07-02-2015, 18:40
The only motors you can put 2 of on one controller are:

Window/Door/Windshield Wiper/Door Motors
AndyMark PG
Bosch Motor
Snow-Blower Motor
Denso Throttle Control

This is outlined in R42 table 4.4