Talon SRX Motor Controller Problem

[Ari423]

Originally Posted by bobbysq

You should also note that if you use PWM, you don't get any of the nice PID and active brake and coast switching features.

+1

For most teams that use Talon SRX's, the main reason is the built-in PID and active breaking software, which is only available via CAN. Obviously you already have these Talon SRX's, but in the future if you know you will only be using PWM you can buy cheaper motor controllers that do effectively the same thing. You can get SPARK motor controllers from REV Robotics for $45 (half the price of a Talon SRX). If you really need the small package, you can get Victor SP's ($60 IIRC). Of course this isn't to say that the Talon SRX's won't work with PWM, just that in the future there are cheaper alternatives.