pic: 2009 Speed Controller by Luminary Micro

[billbo911]

I like this quote from the document!!!

Additional Features for Future Competitions
�� CAN Communication
– New speed control option via Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol version 2.0 A/B interface
– Multicast shared serial bus for connecting systems in electromagnetically noisy environments
– 1M bits/s bit rate
– Real-time monitoring of current, voltage, speed, and other parameters
�� Quadrature encoder input with 5 V supply output to encoder and index input
�� Analog 10-k٠potentiometer input

[Dowjonesbotics]

That looks awesome

[ducttapedude]

no fan makes me worry

[Joe G.]

Originally Posted by ducttapedude

no fan makes me worry

Or even any obvious ventilation, for that matter

[Joe Ross]

Originally Posted by ducttapedude

no fan makes me worry

From the PDF spec sheet:

the enclosure better shields the cooling fan and electronics from debris

[Akash Rastogi]

smexy.

[ducttapedude]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

From the PDF spec sheet:

woohoo

[Jeff K.]

Looks good. Although from the current view, it looks like the rear of a semitruck with a wide body kit.
Should flow well with the new electronics and looks to be a tad bit shorter.

[Rickertsen2]

Man! With a fast controller combined with current and speed feedback stock i foresee people implementing some really sharp control algorithms.

[JesseK]

Originally Posted by Rickertsen2

Man! With a fast controller combined with current and speed feedback stock i foresee people implementing some really sharp control algorithms.

At which point we can all say with 99% certainty that it's a software problem

[vivek16]

WooHoo! sheilded from debris!
Do I see a spot for an atari game cartridge?

-Vivek

p.s. Is it weird we think speed controllers are sexy?

[zachjo]

for some reason it reminds me of Legos.

[Tottanka]

Originally Posted by vivek16

p.s. Is it weird we think speed controllers are sexy?

Well this one is worth being weird

[techtiger1]

I would like to hear from FIRST if this is being tested currently or on the market or what the development stage is on them. I intended to email the supplier to find out more information about it, avalibility, price, etc. Anyone else with me on this?

[vivek16]

Yeah, a price tag would be nice. It would be a real bummer if there weren't enough or if they were too expensive.