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Re: How to use FTC hi-tech motor controllor on FRC

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Originally Posted by Gdeaver View Post
!st have to check if the FTC controller is 3.3 or 5 volt. May need a level shift. Then find the command structure. I have seen a document on it before . Don't remember where. The controller is probably maxed out at 10 amps.
5V I2C but also works at 3.3V although check the master end too just in case it's not 5V tolerant.
Current output is limited by thermal constraints and connectors/PCB traces. Yes you can suck out 10A but not all day long!