# SPARK Motor Controller

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

The SPARK Motor Controller (REV-11-1200) was a 12V 60A PWM-controlled brushed DC motor controller designed for *FIRST* Robotics Competition robots. It featured 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.

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## Features

* Passive cooling&#x20;
  * No fans required&#x20;
* Synchronous rectification&#x20;
  * Reduces heat generation&#x20;
* Limit switch inputs&#x20;
  * Stops forward and/or reverse motion automatically&#x20;
  * No programming required&#x20;
  * Compatible with normally open (NO) limit switches&#x20;
* Calibration&#x20;
  * Factory calibrated to 1ms – 2ms input signal
  * User calibratable&#x20;
* Integrated cable retention for PWM port&#x20;
* Clamping screw terminals&#x20;
  * Better contact area and retention&#x20;
* RGB status LED&#x20;
  * 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](https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-11-1200-QS.pdf)

### [SPARK Motor Controller User's Manual](https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-11-1200-UM.pdf)