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MrForbes 23-12-2008 01:25

Re: Advantages of the Jaguars?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamHeard (Post 786493)
Better Cost; This one really changes on a team per team basis. For my team, when we compare the categories for selecting speed controller, we won't simply say, "Oh, the Jaguar is $75. That's way cheaper than a victor. Lets use that". We're going to look at the total cost. Right now, we have 13-15 Victors ready to go for next year, and 4 Jaguars. If we decide on all Jaguars, and possibly up to 20 speed controllers, that's a lot of money, substantially more than just trading for a few victors.

Sounds like a pretty straightforward decision for you then.

Al Skierkiewicz 23-12-2008 08:31

Re: Advantages of the Jaguars?
 
Adam,
Since the Jaguars have a large, and light colored case, might I suggest the prudent use of a red and black magic marker now before the screws are removed. I would hope that the new rules for this season will allow the end limit inputs to be controlled by digital outputs of the controller. That way, you have the best of both worlds.

AdamHeard 26-12-2008 04:45

Re: Advantages of the Jaguars?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz (Post 786635)
Adam,
Since the Jaguars have a large, and light colored case, might I suggest the prudent use of a red and black magic marker now before the screws are removed. I would hope that the new rules for this season will allow the end limit inputs to be controlled by digital outputs of the controller. That way, you have the best of both worlds.

Al, when we unpacked them we marked them with some sharpie for that reason (totally not my idea at first, had read someone reccomend it here on CD). A student one upped me and is designing labels we can print that look rather nice.

I'm not sure about the digital outputs controlling the limit inputs. Wouldn't it be more reliable to simply toggle the motor in code?

Al Skierkiewicz 26-12-2008 08:00

Re: Advantages of the Jaguars?
 
Just backing up the backup.

Raul 28-12-2008 21:32

Re: Advantages of the Jaguars?
 
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Originally Posted by s1900ahon (Post 786390)
AND function.

The temperature sensor monitors the ambient temperature; it isn't attached to a specific MOSFET.

Hi Scott,

Please explain precisely where the ambient temperature is being measured.

s1900ahon 29-12-2008 11:18

Re: Advantages of the Jaguars?
 
The LM3S2616 microcontroller has an integrated temperature sensor. Each H-bridge period initiates the measurement of the motor current, the battery voltage, the ANA input value, and the temperature.

ratdude747 03-03-2009 20:16

Re: Advantages of the Jaguars?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by NickE (Post 785883)
For 2009, I still see the victors as the clear choice due to their size. The jaguars really don't have any features (legal for use in 2009) that outweigh their massive size.

I slightly disagree

our team was going to run 100% victors for our system (6 total)

bur we discovered the one advantage the jag has over the vic (and is 2009 legal)- at really low speeds, the jag has MUCH better control than the vic. for our shooter, this is crucial in dump mode- so we switched the one. this came important- this switch won Buckeye this year. :D :D :D :D


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