Thread: Using an Non First Microcontroller with Victor 884 Motor Controller
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Re: Using an Non First Microcontroller with Victor 884 Motor Controller
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Originally Posted by electroken View Post
Our test box is using a Microchip PIC12F675 to generate a PWM signal for the motor controller. The box drives Victor 883s, Victor 884s, and Talons well. Our black Jaguars pretend it doesn't exist.
The Jaguars use a slightly different PWM scheme than the standard hobby servo. You have to modify the PWM for the Jaguars to react.
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