Talons??

[orangemoore]

Originally Posted by Bluejackets

This probably has been posted before....

Where can one purchase talon motor controllers. I see Andymark has the new version and we are interested in the older talons. Is there another source out there that still carries them? Thanks for all your time and help

Bluejacket Robotics

Since Talons are discontinued I don't believe there is a source for purchase any more. My suggestion is to buy the Victor SP which is very similar to the old talon.

[Aren Siekmeier]

Another option is the Spark by Rev, which is cheaper and looks to have the same mounting and wiring interfaces. Though I can't find a drawing or working stp of the Spark to confirm this..

We may also have some Talon SRs lying around.

[Greg Needel]

Originally Posted by Aren Siekmeier

Another option is the Spark by Rev, which is cheaper and looks to have the same mounting and wiring interfaces. Though I can't find a drawing or working stp of the Spark to confirm this..

We may also have some Talon SRs lying around.

The SPARK is close in slze to the old Talon, with a bit of difference (mainly clearance holes for #10 hardware and all the holes on a 3/8in pitch in both directions.

It is functionally equivalent to the old talon, with the added benefit of limit switch inputs. More info here www.revrobotics.com/SPARK


You can download the Step file here
http://www.revrobotics.com/wp-conten...PARK_STEP.step


And they can be purchased via Amazon here http://www.amazon.com/REV-Robotics-S...dp/B0187YCAFI/

[marshall]

Originally Posted by Greg Needel

And they can be purchased via Amazon here http://www.amazon.com/REV-Robotics-S...dp/B0187YCAFI/

Best feature.

[Bluejackets]

Thanks for the messages. We are in preseason training here and have three drive bases we want to have running or team practice and training. I just thought since the new Talons were out maybe there we some deals out there on past, older versions, that we could buy for relatively cheap. We need about 6-8 of them.

Thanks for all the advice

[cbale2000]

Originally Posted by Bluejackets

Thanks for the messages. We are in preseason training here and have three drive bases we want to have running or team practice and training. I just thought since the new Talons were out maybe there we some deals out there on past, older versions, that we could buy for relatively cheap. We need about 6-8 of them.

Thanks for all the advice

The old talons were discontinued over a year ago. I seem to recall there may have briefly been a few discounts available on them, but the stock sold out a LONG time ago.

Echoing what others have pointed out though, Spark controllers may be the direction you want to go if you're looking for a cheap way to emulate the old Talons.

[cadandcookies]

Originally Posted by Bluejackets

Thanks for the messages. We are in preseason training here and have three drive bases we want to have running or team practice and training. I just thought since the new Talons were out maybe there we some deals out there on past, older versions, that we could buy for relatively cheap. We need about 6-8 of them.

Thanks for all the advice

I'd try contacting teams in your area, if you're really set on using Talon SR's. I'd offer some from 2667, but I'm pretty sure ours are all tied up in our 2015 practice drive chassis and t-shirt cannon.

Failing that, I'll third the recommendation for Sparks-- they're probably cheaper than any deal you'll get on another FRC speed controller, and they're definitely in stock.