SPARK Motor Controller
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The Original SPARK Motor Controller has been discontinued and will not be re-stocked.
The SPARK Motor Controller (REV-11-1200) is a 12V 60A PWM-controlled brushed DC motor controller designed for FIRST Robotics Competition robots. It features 60A continuous current with passive cooling, bi-directional limit switch inputs for smart mechanism control, an RGB LED status indicator, and a button-activated brake/coast mode.
Passive cooling
No fans required
Synchronous rectification
Reduces heat generation
Limit switch inputs
Stops forward and/or reverse motion automatically
No programming required
Compatible with normally open (NO) limit switches
Calibration
Factory calibrated to 1ms – 2ms input signal
User calibratable
Integrated cable retention for PWM port
Clamping screw terminals
Better contact area and retention
RGB status LED
Detailed mode and operation feedback
| Parameter | Value & Units |
|---|---|
Input Voltage (Nominal)
12 V
Continuous Current
60 A
Peak Current (2 second surge)
100 A
Input Pulse Width Range (Nominal)
1ms-2ms
Input Resolution
1μs
Input Deadband
40μs
Output Frequency
15.625 kHz
Output Voltage Range
0 V - ±Vin
Maximum Output Voltage Resolution
0.001 x Vin
Dimensions
2.860in x 1.875in x 0.868in
Weight
74g or 2.61oz
