# NEO Vortex

## NEO Vortex Overview

The [NEO Vortex Brushless Motor (REV-21-1652)](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-21-1652/) is a high-power, high-performance, and high-resolution sensored brushless motor from REV Robotics. It features a dockable controller interface that can be mounted directly to the [SPARK Flex Motor Controller (REV-11-2159)](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-2159/) or a [NEO Vortex Solo Adapter (REV-11-2828)](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-2828/) allowing control from any brushless motor controller, like the SPARK MAX. Its through-bore rotor is the heart of its unique interchangeable shaft system, facilitating easy integration with various robot mechanisms.

<figure><img src="https://4148826207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fe0CWwhMSoCEH7NLVoLhF%2Fuploads%2FotRXdffQFRHJ3qvsAsVm%2FREV-11-1652-NEOVortexBrushlessMotor-Hero-FINAL.png?alt=media&#x26;token=013c87f8-4970-48f9-9ed0-04cd532a6efb" alt="NEO Vortex Motor shown from the back. You can fully see the through bore 1/2in Hex Motor Spindle. " width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Features

* High-resolution encoder
* Integrated motor parameter and calibration memory
* Through-hex bore with taper for numerous quick-change shafts
* No motor wires - reliable and robust docking connections for motor phases and sensor
* Dual sensor, direct contact winding temperature sensing
* 560KV (RPM per volt)
* 640 Watts (375 @ 40A)
* \#10-32 threaded holes on a 2in bolt circle
* The motor and motor controller's silhouette fits behind a standard 2in rectangular tube
* 1/2in hex through-bore rotor compatible with any length hex shaft or application-specific Vortex Shafts:
  * 8mm keyed
  * Falcon compatible spline
  * MAXSwerve with integrated key
  * 7-tooth 20DP gear
  * MAXPlanetary input
  * Others to be announced

## NEO Vortex Anatomy

<figure><img src="https://4148826207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fe0CWwhMSoCEH7NLVoLhF%2Fuploads%2F7VlNtDxbIKFPb62ucmdv%2FNEO%20Vortex%20-%20Anatomy.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0593401f-859e-490f-898d-e6c518f344a1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Parts of a NEO Vortex Brushless Motor</p></figcaption></figure>

## Motor Specifications  <a href="#motor-specifications" id="motor-specifications"></a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="345">Parameter</th><th>Value and Units</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nominal Operating Voltage</td><td>12 V</td></tr><tr><td>Motor Kv</td><td>565 Kv</td></tr><tr><td>Free Speed</td><td>6784 RPM</td></tr><tr><td>Free Running Current</td><td>3.6 A</td></tr><tr><td>Stall Current</td><td>211 A</td></tr><tr><td>Stall Torque</td><td>3.6 Nm</td></tr><tr><td>Peak Output Power</td><td>640 W</td></tr><tr><td>Typical Output Power at 40 A</td><td>375 W</td></tr><tr><td>Pole Pairs</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>Encoder Resolution with SPARK MAX</td><td>42 Counts per rev.</td></tr><tr><td>Encoder Resolution with SPARK Flex †</td><td>7168 Counts per rev.</td></tr></tbody></table>

| † | A firmware update will be required to access higher resolution encoder data. |
| - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

### Mechanical Specifications

<table><thead><tr><th width="299">Parameter</th><th>Value and Units</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Docked Body Length †</td><td>79.7 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Docked Mounting Footprint - Narrow Side Width</td><td>2 in</td></tr><tr><td>Docked Mounting Footprint - Rounded Side Diameter</td><td>60 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Docked Spindle Offset Depth</td><td>19.7 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Docking Hardware ‡</td><td>M3 SHCS x 25 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Rotor Diameter</td><td>50 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Spindle Bore</td><td>1/2 in hex with 7.5° half-angle taper</td></tr><tr><td>Shaft Retention Counter Bore Diameter </td><td>17.75 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Shaft Retention Counter Bore Depth</td><td>4 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>447 g (0.99 lbs)</td></tr></tbody></table>

| † | When docked with SPARK Flex Motor Controller or NEO Vortex Solo Adapter. |
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| ‡ | Docking hardware included with SPARK Flex or Vortex Solo Adapter.        |

## NEO Vortex Motor Curve

<figure><img src="https://4148826207-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fe0CWwhMSoCEH7NLVoLhF%2Fuploads%2FhZxihxChU3uObbZTT9Cq%2FREV%20NEO%20Vortex%20Motor%20Curve.svg?alt=media&#x26;token=497ab0b0-ad33-496d-9d68-fc049463179e" alt=""><figcaption><p>NEO Vortex Motor Curve</p></figcaption></figure>


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