Motors

[David Guzman]

I'm pretty sure you not only can , but you have to.

David

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by David Guzman

I'm pretty sure you not only can , but you have to.

That's not entirely correct. You do not have to, but you may.

[David Guzman]

Originally Posted by jgannon

That's not entirely correct. You do not have to, but you may.

Thanks, for the correction.

The reason why I said that is because I remeber in a previews competition having a globe motor connected to a spike and the inspector made us change it to a speed controller.

[eugenebrooks]

Originally Posted by David Guzman

Thanks, for the correction.

The reason why I said that is because I remeber in a previews competition having a globe motor connected to a spike and the inspector made us change it to a speed controller.

Inspectors are not always right. It is best to have a copy of the rule book and a copy of the QandA to refer to during an inspection.

There is no weight difference between a speed controller and a spike, however, and the speed controller gives you more flexibility.

Eugene

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by eugenebrooks

There is no weight difference between a speed controller and a spike, however, and the speed controller gives you more flexibility.

That almost makes it sound like there's no reason to use a Spike. However, Spikes are "more flexible" in a different way -- Victors don't have two independent outputs. If what you need is on/off control, you can do it with half as much weight using a Spike than you can with Victors. A Spike also costs less and is not as prone to frying when accidentally abused.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

From Robot Rules Rev F
<R92> CIM motors and Fisher-Price motors must be connected to speed controllers. They can not be connected to relay modules.

You can connect any other motor as you wish or design.