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Re: NEW 2009 Control System Released

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Originally Posted by MikeDubreuil View Post
The rep I spoke to said they are looking into developing their own speed controller to compete with the Victor 884 from IFI. I could see the being a big blow to IFI and their connection to FRC. The only other thing they would have at that point is stuff like sprokets and traction wheels. I guess we will have to wait and see how things go.
That seems weird, as almost everyone I know or have talked to who are involved in other robot competitions (such as Battlebots, etc.) regard the IFI speed controllers as among the best in the business.

Edit; If anything, opening up the allowable speed controllers to several brands that meet certain criteria would be fine. But to purposely just move as far as possible away from a product with a successful track record in various robotics competitions seems like a dumb decision.
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