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Re: arduino control of motor controllers

While that is a good way for quick tests, just be aware that it is not legal in competition. And as a long term solution, not recommended. There are many safety mechanisms built into the FRC control system that, for example, turn off the motors when the robot is out of range of communications or when the robot is disabled. Using the Arduino to control the motors bypasses all of them.
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