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SparkMax
Can be found in the mechanical room on the gray shelves (not to be confused with the toolcarts). They will be in a bin labeled “Spark Max”.
Overview
Sparkmaxes are the motor controllers of choice for 8726, at least for our REV motors. They can be configured, analyzed, and controlled via a USB connection using REV Hardware Client.
Ports
| Port | Wire Type | Current Draw | Required | Where is it? | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN port | Custum REV Spark Max CAN Adapter - 22 AWG | amps | ✓ | Side connecting to PDH, next to USB-C port | Used to connect to the CAN bus |
| 6-pin Encoder port | 6 x 24 AWG Encoder Wire | amps | ✓ | Side connecting to motor | Enables connection to the motor’s encoder |
| USB-C port | USB-C cable | -? amps | ✗ | Side connecting to PDH, next to CAN port | Used to connect to [REV Hardware Client] (../software/rhc.md) |
| PDH Power Wire port | 2 x 12 AWG Power wire | ? amps | ✓ | Side connecting to PDH | Used to power the SparkMax and the Motor it is controlling |
| Motor-Side Power Port | 3 x (14 iirc maybe 12) AWG Power wire | ? amps | ✓ |