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Unread 14-01-2012, 09:35
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Re: Optimizing Speed Controllers

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Originally Posted by flameout View Post
We did some testing last year (using Java), and determined that CAN is in fact slower than PWM (in terms of update rate). Therefore, unless you are using the built-in closed-loop control features (control of current, velocity, and position as well as exact voltage are possible), I do not see any competitive advantage to CAN.

Which type of jaguars did you test with? I know they're both similar but I'm not sure if there are any specific differences having to do with CAN.
Also my mentor said he heard there were more capabilities ,like using limit switches?