Introducing a New Modular Control Board System

[coolhandluke811]

Originally Posted by MrBasse

Does it seem possible to mount two controllers to one board? You might lose some of the air space for heat control, but the space savings might be worthwhile.

The reason this wasn't built-in was because you can only drill so many holes in the places you want them. On top of that when you decide to do it this way, it becomes harder to route the wires below because it blocks the channels.

BUT.... the 811 is an adaptable system. You want something to fit? Drill new holes or make an adapter plate. They are pretty simple to make and are great intro CAD/machining/3D printing projects for new students.

The picture attached is just to show that you can fit two per part.

I will release CAD so that teams can 3D print/manufacture these motor controller adapter plate.

They will work by:
1. drop in the nuts for bolting to mount
2. bolt the hard ware pieces on top (this capture the previous nuts)
3. bolt to mount through holes already in the mount for some other hardware (lots of options)

easy peasy

If your team doesn't have 3D printing/manufacturing resources I am happy to help work something out.

[x86_4819]

What about using Jaguars with this?

[mastachyra]

I bought it! I think it's a great idea! I'll make sure to let everyone at the Midwest regional know how well it works.

[coolhandluke811]

Originally Posted by mastachyra

I bought it! I think it's a great idea! I'll make sure to let everyone at the Midwest regional know how well it works.

Thank you for your order! I look forward to your feedback!

[coolhandluke811]

Originally Posted by x86_4819

What about using Jaguars with this?

Due to the Jaguars large foot print and uncertainty in current lifespan, it was not incorporated into the built in bolting options.

I hope the attached images help justify this decision.

It is possible to create adapter plates to fit 2 jaguars on 4 cells.