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Re: non-FRC motors and speed controllers

As said above, brushless motors are good. They're efficient and long-lasting, but tend to have high RPMs at low torque. You will need to gear them down a lot via planetary gearboxes or similar options, if you are using them for arms without leadscrews.
For 12v, any 3s motor and ESC should work.