NEO Brushless Motors

Check out the REV ION Brushless System space for detailed information on the NEO Family of Brushless Motors and SPARK family of motor controllers!

NEO Vortex

The NEO Vortex Brushless Motor (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) or a NEO Vortex Solo Adapter (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.

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

Motor Specifications †

Parameter	Value and Units
Nominal Operating Voltage	12 V
Motor Kv	550 Kv
Free Speed	6784 RPM
Free Running Current	3.6 A
Stall Current	211 A
Stall Torque	3.6 Nm
Peak Output Power	640 W
Typical Output Power at 40 A	375 W
Pole Pairs	7
Encoder Resolution with SPARK MAX	42 Counts per rev.
Encoder Resolution with SPARK Flex ‡	7168 Counts per rev.

†	Pre-production motor testing. Updates with production motor data will be made if necessary.
‡	A firmware update will be required to access higher resolution encoder data.

Check out the REV ION Brushless space for motor curves and a breakdown comparison based on testing with our in-house dynamometer!

NEO V1.1

The REV NEO Brushless Motor V1.1 (REV-21-1650) is the initial update on the first brushless motor designed to meet the unique demands of the FIRST Robotics Competition community. NEO V1.1 offers an incredible power density due to its compact size and reduced weight, and it's designed to be a drop-in replacement for CIM-style motors, as well as an easy install with many mounting options. The built-in hall-effect encoder guarantees low-speed torque performance while enabling smart control without additional hardware. NEO V1.1 has been optimized to work with the SPARK MAX Motor Controller (REV-21-2158) to deliver incredible performance and feedback.

Features

• Drop-in replacement for CIM-style motors

• Shielded out-runner construction

• Front and rear ball bearings

• High-temperature neodymium magnets

• High-flex silicone motor wires

• Integrated motor sensor

  • 3-phase hall sensors

  • Motor temperature sensor

New to NEO V1.1

• A tapped #10-32 hole on the end of the shaft, allowing teams to retain pinions on the shaft without using external retaining rings

• A tapped #10-32 hole on the back housing of the motor, making it no longer necessary to remove the motor housing to press pinions

• Additional holes on the front face of the motor for added mounting flexibility

Motor Specifications

Parameter	Value and Units
Nominal Operating Voltage	12 V
Motor Kv	473 Kv
Free Speed`	5676 RPM
Free Running Current	1.8 A
Stall Current	105 A
Stall Torque	2.6 Nm
Peak Output Power	406 W
Typical Output Power at 40 A	380 W
Hall-Sensor Encoder Resolution	42 counts per rev.

Check out the REV ION Brushless space for motor curves and a breakdown comparison based on testing with our in-house dynamometer!

NEO 550

The REV NEO 550 Brushless Motor (REV-21-1651) is the newest member of the NEO family of brushless motors. Its output power and small size are specifically designed to make NEO 550 the perfect motor for intakes and other non-drivetrain robot mechanisms. Mounting holes and pilot match a standard 550 series motor, allowing it to natively mount to many existing off-the-shelf gearboxes.

The REV NEO 550 Brushless Motor runs a 0.12in output shaft which, when combined with its 550-style mounting features, allows for easy installation in many off-the-shelf gearboxes.

Its small size and weight make it easy to put power where you need it, whether that is on intakes, end-effectors, or other weight-sensitive mechanisms. However, keep in mind that this motor has a lower thermal mass than a NEO, CIM, or Mini CIM, and thus it may not be ideal for some drivetrain applications.

Features

• Mounting features match other 550 series DC motors

• Out-runner construction (i.e. Rotor housing is compatible with REV Motion Pattern; you can mount metal Gears, Sprockets, and Pulleys)
• Front and rear ball bearings

• High-temperature neodymium magnets

• High-flex silicone motor wires

• Integrated motor sensor (3-phase hall sensors)

• Motor temperature sensor

Motor Specifications

Parameter	Value and Units
Nominal Operating Voltage	12 V
Motor Kv	917 Kv
Free Speed	11000 RPM
Free Running Current	1.4 A
Stall Current	100 A
Stall Torque	0.97 Nm
Peak Output Power	279 W
Hall-Sensor Encoder Resolution	42 counts per rev.