[steinra]

To control motors there are three options. Two are variable speed the other is fixed speed. Motors either need to connect to a Jaguar or Victor for variable speed control, or to a Spike (forward full, back full, off / brake). In the past we have not usually used spikes for the motors other than a compressor, but for the lower speed motors they should work OK. I would not hook a CIM up to a spike as it amperage draw is too high. If you use a spike, make sure the amperage drawn is within the fuse and wiring limits for a spike.

Spikes are not PWM controlled, but connect to the relay block on the digital side car. Check the wiring diagrams they will show how they connect (compressor is a good example). They do use the same cable though.

All motors should be 12 volt motors other than the one bane bot motor which is a 18v, but can run at 12.

Servos will be 5 volt and run off the PWM signal and power on the digital side car.

(as an additional note, I did not dig through all the rules for this post, so your mileage may vary. Please validate against the rules before applying to your design.)

Randy