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Re: [DFTH] Jags v. Vics...
We used 4 Black Jaguars and CAN for the first time this year. We used them for our drive train. We had no issues with them in voltage control mode.

While we didn't exploit any advanced functions in the Jaguar last year, but we do plan on trying to use some this year. (we must learn to crawl before we can run).

As with all things electronic, metal shavings will be the death of it.

A few points of note:

1) We used the 2CAN device instead of serial. 10MB of bandwidth versus 128KB as well as using the 2CAN dashboard wirelessly to analyze, monitor and debug.

2) Correct cabling and proper termination are critical. There were numerous teams that I assisted with all kinds of CAN issues and 98% were solved by correct cabling and proper termination.

3) This is my personal viewpoint only. Having no basis in fact, I personally believe that the days of the Victor are numbered in FIRST and Jaguars will be the only speed controller allowed in the future. So you might as well start using them now.
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