Motors and Motor Controllers

• Control:

  • Typically controlled by PWM or CAN signals from motor controllers.

Brushless Motors

• Motors without brushes, using electronic commutation.

  • Pros:

    • Higher efficiency, lower maintenance, better performance.

  • Cons:

    • More complex control, higher initial cost.

  • Examples:

• Connections: • Power from PDH • Control signals from roboRIO (CAN or PWM)

Motors

Brushed Motors

• Traditional motors with brushes and commutators.

• Pros:

  • Cost-effective, simple control.

• Cons:

  • Higher maintenance due to brush wear, less efficient than brushless motors.

  • Typically, no built-in encoders; separate sensors needed.

• Examples:

• Control:

  • Controlled by motor controllers like SPARK MAX or Built in Falcon controllers

Servo Motors

• Motors with integrated position feedback for precise control.

• Pros:

  • High precision, simple control.

• Cons:

  • Limited power compared to other motors, typically used for small mechanisms.

  • Typically, limited range of motion