Arduino PWM output

[AlexH]

to run a victor with anything besides the current FIRST robot control system or the old IFI system you need a "signal driver cable" instead of a normal PWM cable.

[Ether]

Originally Posted by AlexH

to run a victor with anything besides the current FIRST robot control system or the old IFI system you need a "signal driver cable" instead of a normal PWM cable.

"Anything" covers a lot of ground. I'm not sure that's true.

[Cuog]

Originally Posted by AlexH

to run a victor with anything besides the current FIRST robot control system or the old IFI system you need a "signal driver cable" instead of a normal PWM cable.

I keep reading this on here but I have personally run an old blue label victor 883 directly from a 5v arduino(pro SMD version from sparkfun). Your mileage may vary of course.

[Mark McLeod]

That signal driver cable is only required to boost a standard RC receiver PWM signal to the level required by a Victor. An RC receiver normally drives servos and RC motor controllers that get by on a lower power signal.

[AlexH]

Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

That signal driver cable is only required to boost a standard RC receiver PWM signal to the level required by a Victor. An RC receiver normal drives servos and RC motor controllers that get by on a lower power signal.

my mistake, sorry for causing any confusion.