SPARK Motor Controller

The Original SPARK Motor Controller has been discontinued and will not be re-stocked.

SPARK Overview

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.

Features

• 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

Specifications

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

Additional Documentation

SPARK Motor Controller Quick Start Guide

SPARK Motor Controller User's Manual