How many Jaguars...

[jtdowney]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

I almost answered the same thing, but then I remembered about CAN control.

The highest CAN ID that WPILib can address is 63. However there are only 20 connectors on the PD board so that would limit you first.

[Tom Line]

Originally Posted by jtdowney

The highest CAN ID that WPILib can address is 63. However there are only 20 connectors on the PD board so that would limit you first.

Be careful regarding that. Joe Herschberger from NI can answer this better than I can, however I've heard that there may be a limit on the number of jags due to the bandwidth of the serial port. The folks from CrossTheRoad Electronics can also probably answer this as they've delved into it developing the 2Can.

If you're going to have quite a few speed controllers, I'd find out what issues it might cause.

We've run up to 6 with no issues.

[G33K]

I believe there are only 8 40-amp capable connectors on the PD board, so that's another limiting factor. Not sure what size breaker the larger BaneBots motors require, but I know the CIMs for sure require a 40A circuit breaker. Also, the main breaker/power switch is rated at 120A, so think about that as well.

[kamocat]

Originally Posted by Tom Line

Be careful regarding that. Joe Herschberger from NI can answer this better than I can, however I've heard that there may be a limit on the number of jags due to the bandwidth of the serial port. The folks from CrossTheRoad Electronics can also probably answer this as they've delved into it developing the 2Can.

If you're going to have quite a few speed controllers, I'd find out what issues it might cause.

We've run up to 6 with no issues.

The Black Jaguar datasheet says 16 is the maximum.
I haven't had a chance to test more than 9.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Is no one going to mention the cost limits?

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Is no one going to mention the cost limits?

Budget and weight were mentioned in the original post.