Tetrix motor bench test device
 

Anyone successfully powered a tetrix motor without the controller setup ?

I just want to setup a bench prototype station where we could turn the motor with a single switch to do some design testing on bal pickersmor other ideas...

Any ideas, pictures and input would be appreciated.

Coach Seb

Re: Tetrix motor bench test device
 

You can plug motors directly into the battery to get them to run. Swap the leads and they run the other way. Put a switch inline if you want to quickly turn it on and off.

I've also used this supply for occasional benchtop tests where I wanted to compare motors at pseudo-identical power.

Re: Tetrix motor bench test device
 

I tested Tetrix motors a few years ago when FRC was using them in mini-bots.

Not sure if those results are still useful now, because the motor might have changed.

Re: Tetrix motor bench test device
 

Yes, there's a V2 of the Tetrix motor out now that is stronger in bench tests. Many FTC folks are using AndyMark Neverest motors as they don't smoke as quickly during a stall as the Tetrix ones do, and they come with encoders built in.

Re: Tetrix motor bench test device
 

We set up a rig by using old kill switch with Power Pole connectors.



wgardner- haven't forgotten Tetrix and AM motor testing. Working on a rig to test with bots from wheel. Could use to troubleshoot drive issues.