New Speed Controller Announced

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Richard McClellan

So, yes, they are really large Victors, but there's still four advantages that will apply for 2009 -
1. lower cost than the victors
2. better protection from metal shavings getting inside
3. higher frequency output to eliminate the "whine" that all FIRST robots with Victors have, usually most noticable at low speed.
4. built-in limit switch control to stop motor from going one direction or another

Eh, even with that, my team will be using victors in place of these for 2009 (as far as it is allowed). I can already see the size and weight savings being beneficial.