Optimizing Speed Controllers

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Originally Posted by 4DFudge

Which type of jaguars did you test with? I know they're both similar but I'm not sure if there are any specific differences having to do with CAN.
Also my mentor said he heard there were more capabilities ,like using limit switches?

I used both black and tan jaguars. The main differences are that black jaguars can run at a higher voltage, black jaguars can act as a serial-to-can bridge, and black jaguars aren't as prone to failing if students pull the terminal screws out all the way.

Limit switches work whether or not you're using CAN -- check the manual, though, to make sure there aren't rules limiting their use when using PWM.

The jaguars are capable of built-in PID control for position and speed, using a relative encoder or potentiometer for feedback. They can also output a given voltage (rather than duty cycle) and have current control capabilities.

Good luck.