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Re: Speed Controllers: Which is best?

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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis View Post
- Talon: Also brand new this year, they don't have much run time. They offer a completely enclosed controller, which should help prevent damage from metal shavings. The heat sink on them allows you to run them without fans, although fan use is recommended for high-current situations (like the drive train). They have a footprint similar to the Victors.
We are using talons for the drivetrain of our robot, and haven't had any issues yet (fingers crossed). We've vacuumed a lot of metal shavings and haven't had any problems at all. No fans either.
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