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Originally Posted by Chris is me
The Vex controller is just generally really useful to have and the controller is nice / better anyway. So great for quick prototypes!
Anyway here's how I'd do it assuming the cost for attaching the superstructure is negligible:
1 Vex v.5 controller and transmitter combo ($50-$100 on eBay)
1 IFI Kitbot ($190) and some AM Toughbox Nanos ($160 total) with CIMs ($60 total) (you can use the AM kitbot too, I just figure the adjustable wheel positioning might be better)
1 FIRST PDB ($190)
1 120 amp breaker ($30)
Various wire, a pegboard for electronics, other stuff ($50)
total <$800
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This is missing motor controllers and a battery. If you want to stick to familiar FIRST components a pair of Victors for $200 and 12V SLA battery for ~$40 (FRC battery is 18AH for a battery life reference) should do the trick.
The FIRST PDB would be serious overkill for the setup above, I would drop it and replace it with a simple fuse block like FRC used to use like this one:
http://www.halfpricecaraudio.com/Sti...tputs-Gold.htm
Then use the same 40A Auto-reseting breakers you would for the PDB and get an inline ATC fuse holder for a 10A to fuse the Vex controller. Should be about $55 or so instead of $190.