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Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber
I'll be honest, I've spent some time trying to source a brushless motor for some non FRC projects and it's mildly daunting to find a motor and a controller. And then interfacing with them is a whole other issue (though I've found one that I can press fit WCProducts pinions (for bag motors) onto and do decent reductions)
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That is actually one of the more compelling reasons that they should be added to FRC! One of the most amazing things about FRC over the last decade or so is how VexPro, AndyMark and other vendors have stepped up to "democratize technology"... in the sense that it is so much easier now to source working gearboxes, chassis, control systems, and speed controllers.
If a particular brushless motor/controller combo were allowed how long do you think it would take before:
a) There would be a half dozen gearboxes designed to fit it available for sale at reasonable prices
and b) There would be suggestions for better motor/controller combinations?
I love the reliability and economy of the CIM... but the efficiency does leave a bit to be desired!
Jason