Motors

Kraken X60 & Kraken X44: developed by WCP

  • Uses CTRE's software and hardware
  • Built-in speed controller
  • X60 vs X44
    • X60s
      • Bigger in size, heavier
        • Motors get hot really quickly, and bigger motors regulate temperature better
      • Used for systems that require more power and have higher performance needs
      • Application: swerve - drive, elevators
    • X44s
      • Smaller
      • Application: swerve - azimuths, climber (depending on load)
        • When we need to put a motor somewhere and don't have a lot of space


NEO 500: developed by REV

  • Uses REV's software and hardware
  • No built-in speed controller


NEO 550: developed by REV

  • Uses REV's software and hardware
  • No built-in speed controller

Falcon 500: developed by CTRE - discontinued

  • Uses CTRE software and hardware
  • Built-in speed controller


Speed Controllers: 

  • Devices that regulate the power delivered to motors on a robot, allowing them to be precisely controlled for movement
  • Krakens and Falcons have built-in speed controllers


Thrifty Novas: developed by ThriftyBot

  • Used with NEOs (500 and 550)


Spark Max: developed by REV

  • Used with NEOs (500 and 550)



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